Meatloaf Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Meatloaf Grilled Cheese

Hearty ground beef and melty cheese sandwiched between golden bread for a tasty, satisfying meal.

Preparation Time 15 min
Cooking Time 50 min
Overall Time 65 min
Created By: Lily Chen

Category: Main Dishes

Skill Level: Moderate

Cuisine Type: American

Output: 2 Serves (2 sandwiches)

Dietary Options: ~

Ingredients
  • 01 1 pound ground beef
  • 02 1 egg
  • 03 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 04 ¼ cup BBQ sauce
  • 05 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 06 ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 07 ⅛ cup onion, minced
  • 08 ½ cup bread crumbs
  • 09 4 slices pepper jack cheese
  • 10 4 slices bread
Steps

Step 01

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 02

In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, egg, mustard, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and minced onion, except for bread crumbs.

Step 03

Add bread crumbs to the mixture and mix thoroughly until well combined.

Step 04

Shape mixture into an oval loaf and place it in a 4x8-inch baking pan.

Step 05

Top the meatloaf with additional BBQ sauce, cover the pan with foil, and bake for 45 minutes or until fully cooked.

Step 06

Remove meatloaf from the oven and transfer it to a plate. Let it rest for 20 minutes.

Step 07

Slice the meatloaf into ¾-inch thick slices.

Step 08

Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place one slice of bread buttered side down into a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Add a slice of pepper jack cheese, followed by meatloaf slices to cover the bread, then another slice of cheese, and top with a second piece of bread, buttered side up.

Step 09

Cook until the bread is toasted, then flip the sandwich and toast the other side.

Required Tools

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • 4x8-inch baking pan
  • Large frying pan or skillet

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