Description
This quick and easy Meatloaf Sandwich is a delicious way to enjoy leftover meatloaf with crispy, buttery bread, melted cheese, and fresh toppings like lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or a simple dinner, this sandwich combines savory meatloaf with classic sandwich fixings, enhanced by frying to achieve a crispy texture and melted cheese inside.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 slice meatloaf
- 1 slice cheese
- 2 slices bread
- Lettuce (as desired)
- Tomato (as desired, sliced)
- Red onion (as desired, sliced)
- Mustard (to taste)
- Ketchup (to taste)
For Cooking
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp butter
Instructions
- Fry the meatloaf: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the slice of meatloaf and fry it until it is heated through and the edges become deliciously crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Butter the bread: Spread 2 teaspoons of butter evenly on the outsides of the two slices of bread. This will help achieve a golden and crispy crust when frying.
- Melt butter in pan: Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the same pan with the oil used for frying the meatloaf. Swirl the pan to melt the butter and combine with the oil to create a rich frying base.
- Assemble and cook the sandwich: Place the fried meatloaf and cheese slice between the two buttered slices of bread, with mustard, ketchup, lettuce, tomato, and red onion as desired. Put the sandwich in the pan and cook over medium heat. Press lightly and cook until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese has melted, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Be careful not to use too high heat to avoid burning the bread before the cheese melts.
Notes
- Use leftover meatloaf or freshly cooked meatloaf slices for best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of mustard and ketchup based on your taste preference.
- Make sure the heat is medium to medium-low when cooking the sandwich to prevent burning the bread.
- You can substitute cheese with your favorite type such as cheddar, Swiss, or provolone.
- Adding fresh veggies like lettuce, tomato, and red onion adds crunch and freshness to the sandwich.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
