Description
A simple recipe to turn leftover meatloaf into a satisfying, upgraded sandwich, featuring a quick pan-fry and suggested toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices cooked meatloaf (about 1/2 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- 4 slices sturdy bread (sourdough or rye recommended)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion (optional)
- 2 tablespoons bread and butter pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the leftover meatloaf into 1/2-inch thick pieces if they are not already sliced.
- Heat the butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the meatloaf slices in the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the meatloaf is heated through and slightly crisped on the edges. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, and Dijon mustard to create the sandwich sauce.
- Lightly butter the outside of the bread slices.
- Spread the prepared sauce on the inside of both slices of bread.
- Place one slice of bread, sauce-side up, in the skillet (or use a clean pan). Layer with one slice of cheese, the warmed meatloaf slices, onions, and pickles, if using. Top with the second slice of bread, sauce-side down.
- Grill the sandwich over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Slice in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a patty melt style, use rye bread and Swiss cheese.
- If you prefer a cold sandwich, skip the pan-frying step and simply assemble the sandwich with cold meatloaf slices.
- Use leftover meatloaf glaze mixed with a little water as a dipping sauce instead of the prepared sandwich sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan-Frying/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 120