Description
The Meatloaf Grilled Cheese Melt is the ultimate comfort food mashup—thick slices of juicy meatloaf layered between melty cheese and crispy, golden-buttered bread. It’s hearty, savory, and ridiculously satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices cooked meatloaf (about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick)
- 4 slices of bread (sourdough, white, or your choice)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella)
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- Optional: ketchup, barbecue sauce, or mustard for spreading
Instructions
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place 2 slices, butter-side down, in the skillet.
- Top each slice with one slice of cheese, a slice of meatloaf, another slice of cheese, and then the remaining bread (butter-side up).
- Cook for 3–5 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the skillet, slice in half, and serve warm. Add ketchup or BBQ sauce inside the sandwich if desired.
Notes
- Reheat meatloaf slices before assembling if they’re cold from the fridge.
- Use leftover meatloaf for a quick and easy meal.
- Try adding caramelized onions or sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: meatloaf grilled cheese, leftover meatloaf, cheesy sandwich, comfort food, quick lunch