Pancetta Jam Grilled Cheese with Smoked Gouda

Pancetta Jam Grilled Cheese

with Smoked Gouda

20 MIN
$14.99 2 Servings
Wellness at Blue Apron
Find recipes that suit your lifestyle with our new nutritionist-approved dietary tags.
Vegetarian
Our vegetarian recipes contain no meat, poultry, fish, or seafood, but may include eggs, and animal-based dairy products, such as cheese and sour cream, as well as honey.
600 Calories Or Less
All of these delicious recipes come in at 600 calories or less per serving, ideal for those who choose to monitor their caloric intake, without sacrificing flavor. The US Food & Drug Administration recommends a 2000 calorie daily intake for the general population. The 600 calorie cap equates to 30% of total 2000 calories per day based on 3 meals per day with 200 calories remaining for snack or beverage.
WW Recommended
If you spot the WW logo next to a recipe, get excited! These recipes factor in calories, sugar, saturated fats, and protein to help guide you toward nutritious foods—while still keeping dinner satisfying and delicious. PersonalPoints™ are assigned to recipes on an “as packaged” basis. To learn more about WW (formerly Weight Watchers) visit our partner’s website at WW.com.
Carb Conscious
Our Carb Conscious recipes provide a balanced approach to carbohydrate consumption by replacing refined carbohydrates from sources like white flour, rice, and cane sugar with high-fiber foods like fresh vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Our Carb Conscious recipes have 42g or less of net carbohydrates (total carbohydrates minus dietary fiber) per serving, a 25% reduction in net carbs compared to the average Blue Apron recipe served in 2019. Due to the natural variation in size of and contribution of produce in our recipes, some recipes can be badged as Carb Conscious at 45g or less net carbs per serving.

From the Test Kitchen

To build layers of flavor in this savory jam, we're calling on rich pancetta—a seasoned, salt-cured meat made from pork belly (similar to bacon, but not smoked). We're balancing the pleasantly salty flavor by cooking it alongside caramelized onion, sweet honey, and a touch of red pepper flakes, then layering it with melty cheese and toasting between slices of sourdough bread.
CLICK FOR RECIPE CARD

Get Cooking
  • Nutrition
    PER SERVING
  • Calories
    870 Cals (est.)
View Full Nutrition
Nutrition Label
Download

Please note nutritional information, including ingredients and allergens, may differ from above based on your location. Location-specific nutritional information is available for viewing upon subscribing, or by logging in if you are already a subscriber.

fresh
ingredients
Pancetta Jam Grilled Cheese with Smoked Gouda
Title
  • 3 oz Diced Pancetta
  • 4 slices Sourdough Pullman Bread
  • 3 oz Caramelized Onions & Garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Light Brown Sugar
  • ¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • ¼ cup Dijonnaise
  • 4 oz Smoked Gouda Cheese
  • 2 tsps Honey
time-saving
tips & techniques
step-by-step
instructions
1 Prepare the ingredients

Remove the honey from the refrigerator to bring to room temperature. Thinly slice the cheese.

2 Make the pancetta jam

In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the pancetta. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned and slightly crispy. Carefully drain off and discard any excess oil. Add the caramelized onions, vinegar, sugar, honey (kneading the packet before opening), and as much of the red pepper flakes as you’d like, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until combined and the pancetta is cooked through. Turn off the heat.

3 Cook the sandwiches & serve your dish

Assemble the sandwiches using the bread, dijonnaise, pancetta jam, and sliced cheese; season with salt and pepper. Rinse and wipe out the pan used to make the jam. In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium until hot. Add the sandwiches; loosely cover the pan with foil. Cook 2 to 4 minutes per side, or until lightly browned and the cheese is melted (if the pan seems dry, add a drizzle of olive oil before flipping). Transfer to a cutting board; immediately season with salt. Carefully halve on an angle. Enjoy!

Tips from Home Chefs

Pancetta Jam Grilled Cheese

1 Prepare the ingredients

Remove the honey from the refrigerator to bring to room temperature. Thinly slice the cheese.

2 Make the pancetta jam

In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the pancetta. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned and slightly crispy. Carefully drain off and discard any excess oil. Add the caramelized onions, vinegar, sugar, honey (kneading the packet before opening), and as much of the red pepper flakes as you’d like, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until combined and the pancetta is cooked through. Turn off the heat.

3 Cook the sandwiches & serve your dish

Assemble the sandwiches using the bread, dijonnaise, pancetta jam, and sliced cheese; season with salt and pepper. Rinse and wipe out the pan used to make the jam. In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium until hot. Add the sandwiches; loosely cover the pan with foil. Cook 2 to 4 minutes per side, or until lightly browned and the cheese is melted (if the pan seems dry, add a drizzle of olive oil before flipping). Transfer to a cutting board; immediately season with salt. Carefully halve on an angle. Enjoy!

Browse Steps
1 of 3