Cibo Burger with Gorgonzola and Pancetta

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Cibo Burger with Gorgonzola and Pancetta

A grilled beef burger served on a split brioche roll, topped with sweet oven-dried tomatoes, pancetta and melted Gorgonzola cheese.

Serves: 24

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	Ingredients 36 plum tomatoes 1/4 cups olive oil 1 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 tsp salt 24 thin slices pancetta 24 ground beef patties, 6-8 oz each 24 Brioche rolls, split 1-1/2 lb Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

Method

Make Roasted Tomatoes

Halve tomatoes lengthwise; squeeze to remove seeds. In bowl, toss tomatoes with oil, pepper and salt. Place cut sides down on sheet pan. Roast in 250°F oven 3 to 6 hours (depending on moisture content of tomatoes) until shriveled but not dry. Cool; cover and set aside.

Place pancetta on rack on sheet pan. Bake at 400°F in oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until crisp. Remove from oven; cool. Cover and set aside.

For each serving, to order: Grill 1 beef patty to 155°F for 15-second hold. Place 3 Roasted Tomatoes on roll bottom. Top with burger and pancetta slice. Sprinkle 1 oz cheese over pancetta. Remove and cover with roll top. Plate and serve.