Best 9 Meatloaf Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey with our meatloaf grilled cheese sandwich, a harmonious blend of classic comfort food and culinary innovation. This sandwich is not just a mere combination of two beloved dishes; it's an explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The hearty and savory meatloaf, crafted with a blend of ground beef, pork, and veal, is the ultimate protein centerpiece. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, it promises a juicy and flavorful bite. Nestled between two golden-brown slices of grilled cheese, this meatloaf takes on a whole new dimension. The gooey, melted cheese, acting as a delectable adhesive, brings together the various elements of the sandwich, creating a symphony of flavors. Served with a tangy tomato soup for dipping, this dish becomes an irresistible feast, perfect for a cozy meal or a hearty lunch.

In addition to the main recipe, we also offer a vegetarian-friendly version of the grilled cheese sandwich, catering to diverse dietary preferences. This delightful alternative features a flavorful and protein-packed combination of roasted vegetables, such as zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms, nestled between two slices of melted cheese. To satisfy your sweet tooth, we've included a decadent dessert recipe for chocolate chip cookies, the perfect ending to your culinary adventure. These classic cookies, with their rich chocolate flavor and chewy texture, are sure to leave you craving more.

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey like no other, where comfort food meets innovation, and every bite tells a story. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's create a feast that will leave you and your loved ones savoring every moment.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MEATLOAF GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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This grilled cheese and meatloaf sandwich has crisped cheese on the outside and warm melted cheese on the inside. Perfect with sliced pickles and extra ketchup for dipping.

Provided by Kitchen Kitty

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Grilled Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 slice leftover meatloaf
1 tablespoon margarine
2 slices bread
1 teaspoon ketchup, or to taste
3 slices Cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon prepared yellow mustard, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place meatloaf on a microwave-safe plate; cook in the microwave on High, 30 seconds at a time, until heated through.
  • Melt margarine in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place both bread slices in skillet over melted margarine. Build sandwich on bread slice in this order: ketchup, 1 slice Cheddar cheese, warm meatloaf slice, and mustard. Flip second slice of bread over onto sandwich; cook until bottom of sandwich is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  • Flip sandwich with a spatula and place 1 slice Cheddar cheese on top; continue cooking until cheese melts slightly, about 1 minute. Flip sandwich over and lay remaining slice of cheese on top; cook until cheese on the bottom of sandwich is melted and crisp, about 2 minutes. Turn sandwich over; cook until cheese is melted and crisp, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 759.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 173.4 mg, Fat 51.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 41.1 g, SaturatedFat 24.4 g, Sodium 1222.7 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

MEATLOAF GRILLED CHEESE



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Provided by Crystal

Number Of Ingredients 4

leftover meatloaf slices
bread
cheese slices (your choice, but I prefer provolone or mozzarella personally)
butter (to brown the sandwiches in)

Steps:

  • In between two pieces of bread - layer a thin slice of leftover meatloaf & then top it with as much cheese as you like along with the other slice of bread. Melt the butter in a skillet & grill the sandwich on each side until browned.
  • Serve with marinara to dip if desired.

GRILLED MEATLOAF SANDWICHES



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 cup whole milk
3 potato rolls, torn
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
4 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 white onion, chopped
1 pound ground bison
1 pound lean (90/10) ground pork
1 pound ground veal
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Worcestershire
3 eggs, lightly beaten
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Canola oil spray, for spraying meat and rolls
12 to 15 onion slider rolls
12 to 15 slices Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
12 to 15 pieces green leaf lettuce
12 to 15 thinly sliced pieces red onion
12 to 15 slices tomato

Steps:

  • For the meatloaf: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with foil.
  • In a small bowl, add the milk and bread and set aside. To the bowl of a food processor, add the rosemary, celery, carrots and onions. Pulse until the vegetables are medium chopped, about 15 seconds.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground bison, pork and veal. Add in the bread mixture, chopped vegetables, Parmesan, Worcestershire, beaten eggs and some pepper and mix with your hands to combine. Continue to mix the meat for about 2 minutes or until the seasoning and vegetables are evenly distributed. Place the meatloaf mixture into the lined baking sheet and gently shape into a flat football.
  • For the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar.
  • Spread the glaze evenly over the surface of the meatloaf. Bake for 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting.
  • For the sandwiches: Preheat a grill to medium high.
  • Spray the meatloaf pieces with canola spray and place on the grill for 3 minutes per side. Spray the insides of the onion rolls with canola spray and grill for 1 minute per side. Transfer the grilled meatloaf and rolls to a plate and assemble the sandwiches. Begin with a roll, top with cheese, some mayonnaise, a piece of lettuce and onion and a slice of tomato. Add a piece of meatloaf and serve immediately.

GRILLED MEATLOAF SANDWICH



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This grilled turkey meatloaf makes a satisfying sandwich. Get the recipe for the meatloaf, BBQ sauce topping and Anadama sandwich bread at Food Network.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h5m

Yield 1 sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 33

4 pounds ground turkey
4 eggs
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 small onions, chopped, plus 1 medium, sliced
2 thick slices bread, broken into pieces
1 tablespoon dried parsley
Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
1 tablespoon oil
BBQ Sauce, for serving, recipe follows
2 slices sharp provolone
2 slices Anadama Bread, recipe follows
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 to 5 cloves)
1 1/2 large onions, cut into small dice
5 cups ketchup
1 1/8 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup white or cider vinegar
6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons dried parsley
3 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/4 cups cornmeal, plus additional for dusting
1 cup molasses
1/3 cup yeast
8 cups high-gluten flour
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
8 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the turkey, eggs, garlic, onions, bread, parsley and some Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix until well incorporated. Divide in half and place each half into a well-sprayed loaf pan. Cover with plastic wrap, then with foil. Bake for 1 hour. Uncover and bake for 5 additional minutes to brown.
  • Remove meatloaves from their pans and place on a cutting board. Cut two thick slices of meatloaf. Heat the oil in a cast-iron pan and cook the slices until browned on both sides. In a separate pan, cook the sliced onions until tender. Place the onions on the meatloaf, top with BBQ sauce and then with the provolone. Place 1 slice of Anadama Bread in the pan, set the meat tower on the bread, cover with the other slice of Anadama Bread and cook until the cheese is melted. Transfer to a cutting board, cut in half on the diagonal, and serve.
  • Warm the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook until tender. Add the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, parsley, salt, black pepper, cayenne and 3 cups water and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until thick, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Combine the cornmeal and 5 cups water in a saucepan. Heat until starting to thicken, then remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment, combine the cornmeal mash, molasses and yeast. Mix, then turn off and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the high-gluten flour and mix until smooth. Let sit until the dough doubles in size (about 10 minutes). Mix in the oil, salt, ginger and all-purpose flour, a little at a time, until a ball forms on the dough hook. Place on a well-floured work surface and cut into five 26-ounce dough balls. With floured hands, knead and form into the desired shape and then place into 5 well-sprayed loaf pans. Let rest until the dough doubles in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Dust the top of the dough with cornmeal. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 180 degrees F, about 40 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing.

MEATLOAF GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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Categories     Beef     Cheese     Tomato

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 slice leftover meatloaf
1 tablespoon margarine
2 slices bread
1 teaspoon (or to taste) ketchup
3 slices Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon (or to taste/optional) prepared yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Place meatloaf on a microwave-safe plate; cook in the microwave on High, 30 seconds at a time, until heated through.
  • Melt margarine in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place both bread slices in skillet over melted margarine.
  • Build sandwich on bread slice in this order: ketchup, 1 slice Cheddar cheese, warm meatloaf slice, and mustard. Flip second slice of bread over onto sandwich; cook until bottom of sandwich is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  • Flip sandwich with a spatula and place 1 slice Cheddar cheese on top; continue cooking until cheese melts slightly, about 1 minute. Flip sandwich over and lay remaining slice of cheese on top; cook until cheese on the bottom of sandwich is melted and crisp, about 2 minutes. Turn sandwich over; cook until cheese is melted and crisp, about 2 minutes.

LEFTOVER GRILLED CHEESY MEATLOAF SANDWICH



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Don't let leftover meatloaf go to waste! Turn it into a grilled cheese sandwich and top it with BBQ sauce, lettuce and tomatoes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices leftover cooked meatloaf (1 inch thick)
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
4 ciabatta sandwich rolls, split
1/4 cup KRAFT Mayo Horseradish-Dijon Flavored Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
4 KRAFT 2% Milk Singles
4 lettuce leaves
1 small tomato, cut into 4 slices

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Grill meatloaf slices 3 min. on each side or until heated through, brushing occasionally with barbecue sauce.
  • Meanwhile, grill rolls, cut sides down, 30 sec. or until toasted.
  • Spread rolls with mayo; fill with meatloaf, 2% Milk Singles, lettuce and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 1280 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

GRILLED CHEESE MEATLOAF SANDWICHES



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Great way to use up leftover meatloaf! Use the hearty, or country style, white bread slices that are larger than regular white bread.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup butter, melted
8 slices hearty white bread
12 slices American cheese
8 slices cold meatloaf (1/2-inch)

Steps:

  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Brush butter evenly on 1 side of each bread slice and place four of the slices, buttered side down, into skillet.
  • Top each with 1 1/2 slices cheese, 2 meat loaf slices and then an additional 1 1/2 slices of cheese.
  • Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
  • Cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 853.9, Fat 53.2, SaturatedFat 26.7, Cholesterol 226, Sodium 1147.2, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 60.6

GRILLED MEATLOAF AND CHEDDAR SANDWICH



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I came up with this just because I love left over meatloaf in sandwiches. If you like meatloaf too you will be a fan of this sandwich.

Provided by Tammy Brownlow

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 slice bread - be creative i just used plain sandwich bread
2 slice cheese - you can be creative here too - i've even used pimento cheese spread and meatloaf
1 slice cold meatloaf, thinly sliced
sandwich pal horsey sauce
butter, softened or margarine

Steps:

  • 1. Spread one slice of bread with horsey sauce. Top with 1 slice cheese, then meatloaf, then cheese again, then second slice of bread. Butter outside of sandwich.
  • 2. In skillet on medium heat grill both sides evenly until golden brown and cheese is melted.

GRILLED MEATLOAF SANDWICH



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An easy family friendly recipe that comes together in a matter of minutes. These Grilled Meatloaf sandwiches can be adapted to your families taste by using your favorite cheese and adjusting the amount of chopped chipotle pepper and adobo sauce added to the ketchup.

Provided by Beth Pierce

Categories     Beef

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c ketchup
2 tsp chopped chipotle chile from canned chipotles (see notes)
1 Tbsp adobo sauce from can (see notes)
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
4 slices leftover meatloaf 1/3 inch thick
8 slices italian bread
4 slices white american cheese
4 slices baby swiss
3 Tbsp butter
pickles (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In small bowl mix ketchup, chopped chipotle chile, adobo sauce and balsamic vinegar.
  • 2. Layer American Cheese, meatloaf, Swiss and pickles on bread. Top with bread slice creating 4 sandwiches. Butter tops and bottoms of the sandwiches.
  • 3. Brown in skillet over medium low heat. Cover with foil while cooking so the cheese melts properly and the sandwich warms.
  • 4. Serve with chipotle ketchup
  • 5. NOTES Chipotle chiles (also known as chipotle peppers) can be found in the Mexican food section of your local grocery store. Adjust the amount of chipotle chiles and adobo sauce to your taste.

Tips:

  • To ensure the meatloaf is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature, which should reach 160°F (71°C) before removing it from the grill.
  • For a crispy and flavorful grilled cheese sandwich, use a good quality bread and cheese that melts well, such as cheddar or mozzarella.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the meatloaf and grilled cheese sandwich in a skillet over medium heat.
  • To add extra flavor to the meatloaf, try using different herbs and spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • For a healthier version of the grilled cheese sandwich, use whole-wheat bread and low-fat cheese.

Conclusion:

Combining the classic flavors of meatloaf and grilled cheese into one sandwich is a delicious and satisfying meal. This recipe is easy to follow and can be customized to your liking with different ingredients and cooking methods. Whether you're enjoying it for lunch or dinner, the meatloaf grilled cheese sandwich is sure to be a hit.

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