Description
Hearty meatloaf grilled cheese sandwiches blend classic comfort foods into one irresistible meal. Melted cheese and savory meatloaf layers create a satisfying experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices bread (sourdough, brioche, or thick sandwich bread)
- 4 slices meatloaf (about 0.5-inch thick)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 4 tbsps (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (60 ml) ketchup (optional, for spreading)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional, for added flavor)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, to mix with ketchup for a tangy kick)
Instructions
- Warm-Up: Gently reheat meatloaf slices in a skillet over medium heat or microwave, ensuring even warming for 2-3 minutes.
- Bread Preparation: Lavishly coat bread slices with softened butter, optional garlic powder sprinkle for flavor enhancement.
- Cheese Layer: Strategically place cheddar cheese on non-buttered bread surface, layer warm meatloaf slice, then crown with provolone cheese.
- Flavor Boost: Spread ketchup or ketchup-Worcestershire sauce blend across interior of bread for tangy undertones.
- Assembly: Carefully construct sandwich with buttered bread exterior facing outward.
- Griddle Setup: Heat skillet or griddle to medium temperature, creating optimal grilling environment.
- Grilling Process: Carefully position sandwiches, pressing gently with spatula to ensure uniform golden-brown caramelization and even melting.
- Final Touch: Cook 3-4 minutes per side, monitoring for crispy exterior and fully melted cheese. Adjust heat to prevent burning.
- Serving: Slice diagonally and present immediately alongside zesty tomato soup, tangy coleslaw, or crunchy pickles for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Reheat Meatloaf Carefully: Warm slices gently to maintain moisture and prevent drying out, using low-medium heat for even temperature distribution.
- Butter Strategically: Ensure butter is softened and evenly spread for consistent golden-brown crispiness and enhanced flavor absorption.
- Layer Cheese Thoughtfully: Place cheese directly against warm meatloaf to create maximum melting and flavor integration.
- Control Cooking Temperature: Monitor heat closely to achieve perfect golden-brown exterior without burning bread, adjusting skillet temperature as needed for ideal caramelization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg