Grilled 3 Cheese & Pancetta Sandwich

Grilled 3 Cheese & Pancetta  

From Darlene 
The Gourmet Diva's Kitchen 

Ingredients:

• 2 Slices of country white or country wheat bread
• 1Tbsp Butter or Margarine 
• 1 Tbsp Cream Cheese
• 2 Slices American Cheese
• 1 Slice Monte ray Jack Cheese
• 2 strips of cooked pancetta 

According to The Diva:

1. Preheat non stick frying pan or skillet ( low) 
2. Spread cream cheese on both slices of bread
3. Add one slice of American Cheese over each 
4. Place pancetta over one bread and Monte ray jack on the other 
5. Cover and press down lightly to seal sandwich
6. Evenly spread thin layer of butter on the outside of both sides of sandwich
7. Place sandwich in pan or skillet 
8. Toast each side for approximately 3 minutes or until cheese melts and bread is toasted to your liking...(Remember the more you allow the cheese to melt the better it will taste so make sure your pan is not on too high)
9. Cut diagonally and enjoy either alone, with chips or salad

Variations and tips from the Diva :

1. Add tomatoes, spinach, onions, or thinly sliced pickles
2. You can substitute any cheese for your favorites even soy (note that soy takes longer to melt) just make sure to include the cream cheese along with your two other cheeses of choice! 
3. You may also omit the pancetta and use either prosciutto,ham or bacon (also can use turkey products)...
4. If you do not want to use meat yet still look for that smokey flavor use an ounce of smoked Gouda or cheddar cheese.....

If you do not find country white or country wheat bread, use potato bread

You may also make this sandwich on a panini  press, george foreman grill, toaster oven......

Simple is always best