Description
Classic meatloaf nestled between golden, crispy bread turns comfort food into a delightful sandwich masterpiece. Melted cheese and savory meat combine for an irresistible lunch you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 slices meatloaf (about 0.5-inch thick)
Cheese:
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
Bread and Condiments:
- 8 slices bread (sourdough, brioche, or thick sandwich bread)
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) ketchup (optional, for spreading)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional, for added flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional, to mix with ketchup for a tangy kick)
Instructions
- Gently warm refrigerated meatloaf slices in a skillet over medium heat, ensuring each side heats evenly for 2-3 minutes. Alternatively, use microwave for quick reheating.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with softened butter, optionally dusting with garlic powder for enhanced flavor profile.
- Arrange cheddar cheese as the initial layer on the non-buttered bread surface, followed by a warm meatloaf slice and topped with provolone cheese.
- For additional tang, spread a delicate layer of ketchup or ketchup-Worcestershire sauce blend on the interior of remaining bread slices.
- Crown each sandwich with the prepared bread slice, ensuring buttered side faces outward.
- Preheat a spacious skillet or griddle over medium heat, creating an ideal cooking environment.
- Carefully position sandwiches in the heated surface, allowing them to transform into golden-brown delicacies. Gently press with a spatula to ensure uniform caramelization.
- Cook approximately 3-4 minutes per side, watching for crispy exterior and thoroughly melted cheese. Reduce heat if bread browns too rapidly.
- Once perfectly grilled, slice diagonally and serve immediately with complementary sides like zesty tomato soup, tangy coleslaw, or crunchy pickles.
Notes
- Enhance meatloaf flavor by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary to the original recipe for a more complex taste profile.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations such as smoked gouda or pepper jack to create unique sandwich variations.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread or substitute with large lettuce leaves as a low-carb alternative.
- Prevent soggy bread by patting meatloaf slices dry with paper towels before assembling the sandwich, ensuring a crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg