Best 5 The Best Meatloaf Sandwich Recipes

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Meatloaf sandwiches are a hearty and flavorful meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are made with ground beef, pork, or lamb that is mixed with bread crumbs, eggs, and spices, then baked in a loaf pan. Once the meatloaf is cooked, it is sliced and placed on a bun or bread, and topped with your favorite condiments.

In this article, you'll find three delicious meatloaf sandwich recipes that are sure to please everyone at your table. The first recipe is for a classic meatloaf sandwich made with ground beef, pork, and veal. The second recipe is for a turkey meatloaf sandwich that is a healthier option, but still packed with flavor. The third recipe is for a vegetarian meatloaf sandwich made with lentils and vegetables.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and satisfying meatloaf sandwiches. So fire up your oven and get ready to make a meal that the whole family will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEATLOAF SANDWICHES



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 to 10 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 16

Nonstick cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced (about 3/4 cup)
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup ketchup
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 loaf thick-sliced white bread

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook the onions, stirring, until translucent, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the bay leaf, garlic, bell pepper, parsley and thyme and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the onion mixture cool, then discard the bay leaf.
  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 cup of the ketchup, the cooled vegetables, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Use your hands to mix everything together. Transfer the mixture to the center of the prepared baking sheet and form into a loaf. Coat the meatloaf with the remaining 1/2 cup ketchup.?Bake until the meat loaf is firm, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Let set for about 5 minutes before slicing. Slice into 8 pieces for thicker slices, 10 pieces for thinner slices.
  • Spread mayonnaise on 16 to 20 slices of bread and make sandwiches with the meatloaf slices.

ALL-AMERICAN DOWN-HOME PATRIOTIC MEATLOAF SANDWICH



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The key to my meatloaf, and even my meatballs: always use 1 egg for every pound of meat you have...you'll thank me later.

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 sandwiches, plus lots of extra meatloaf

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small Spanish onion, minced
Salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup coarsely crushed soda crackers, such as Nabisco Saltine Crackers (about 24 crackers)
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 large eggs
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 pound ground beef chuck
8 ounces ground pork
8 ounces ground veal
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup ketchup
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
4 slices sharp Cheddar
4 potato rolls, buttered and toasted
Bread and butter pickles (3 to 5 per sandwich)
1 can crispy onions, such as French's French Fried Onions

Steps:

  • For the meatloaf: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and onions, season with some salt and saute until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes without letting the garlic brown. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, add the crackers, milk, mustard, Worcestershire, hot sauce and eggs. Whisk together, and then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the meat, parsley and cooled onions. Mix with your hands until evenly combined. Bake a tester meatloaf patty to taste and test the seasoning, adjusting as necessary. Using your hands, gently form the meatloaf into a loaf about 9-by-5-inches. Place on a baking sheet.
  • For the glaze: In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar. Slather half of the glaze over the meatloaf. Make sure not to touch the meatloaf with the spoon and then put that spoon back into the glaze; don't cross contaminate, people! Bake until the meat registers 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 1 hour. Let rest for 20 minutes before slicing for sandwiches.
  • For the sandwich build: Place a slice of cheese on the bottom griddled bun, then a slice of meatloaf, spoon some extra glaze on the loaf, pop on a few pickles and top with crispy onions. Repeat to make 3 more sandwiches.

OUR FAVORITE MEATLOAF



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This ultimate meatloaf recipe took rounds and rounds of testing to get just right. Our final version incorporates an ideal blend of seasoned ground beef and pork, aromatics, and breadcrumbs and bakes in a freeform loaf on a baking sheet instead of in a loaf pan for maximum browning. The result is a loaf that is savory, tender, and juicy, yet holds together well when sliced.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Frankenrecipe     Meatloaf     Beef     Ground Beef     Pork     Breadcrumbs     Milk/Cream     Garlic     Egg     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs (from 6 slices firm white bread; see Cooks' Note below)
1/3 cup whole milk
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil, such as grapeseed
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck, preferably 20% fat
1/2 pound ground pork
2 large eggs
1/2 cup ketchup, divided, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or 13x9" shallow baking dish with foil. Soak breadcrumbs in milk in a large bowl until ready to use.
  • Pulse onion, celery, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. (Alternatively, you can finely chop by hand.)
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion mixture, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in Worcestershire, and scrape into bowl with breadcrumb mixture. Add beef, pork, eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, and remaining 1 1/4 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper, then mix with your hands to combine.
  • Form meatloaf mixture into a long, well-packed, approximately 5"-wide loaf shape on prepared baking sheet. Brush top of loaf with 1/4 cup ketchup. Bake meatloaf until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 155°F, 60-75 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with more ketchup alongside.
  • Do Ahead
  • Meatloaf can be made 3 days ahead; wrap in foil and chill, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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

PERFECT MEATLOAF SANDWICH



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This recipe was published in a 1999 issue of Wine Enthusiast magazine. I find myself making meatloaf just so I can make these sandwiches. I hope you like them, too! Sometimes I use mozzarella cheese instead of Jack. These taste great with potato chips or french fries & a dill pickle on the side. Yum!

Provided by Princess Pea

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 slice meatloaf, cut 3/4-inch thick (your favorite recipe)
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 slices sourdough bread or 2 slices white bread
1 teaspoon grainy mustard, to taste
1 teaspoon ketchup, to taste
1 slice monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Spread 1 slice of bread with mustard.
  • Spread the other slice of bread with ketchup.
  • Brown meat loaf slice on both sides in 1 teaspoon of olive oil in skillet or on griddle until heated through.
  • Put browned meatloaf slice on the mustard-smeared bread.
  • Put a slice of cheese on top of the meat loaf.
  • Cover with the ketchup-smeared bread.
  • Heat remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in skillet or on griddle.
  • Grill the sandwich over medium heat on both sides, until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 766, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 102.3, Sodium 972.9, Carbohydrate 73.9, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.6, Protein 44.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground beef. For the best flavor, use a blend of ground chuck and ground sirloin. This will give your meatloaf a juicy and flavorful texture.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf. Overmixing the meatloaf will make it tough. Mix it just enough to combine the ingredients.
  • Use a loaf pan that is the right size. A 9x5-inch loaf pan is the perfect size for this recipe. If you use a smaller loaf pan, the meatloaf will be too thick and may not cook evenly.
  • Cook the meatloaf at the right temperature. The ideal temperature for cooking meatloaf is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This will help to ensure that the meatloaf cooks evenly and does not dry out.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing it. Once the meatloaf is cooked, let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing it. This will help to keep the juices in the meatloaf and prevent it from falling apart.

Conclusion:

This meatloaf sandwich is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. The meatloaf is moist and flavorful, and the sandwich is topped with a tangy tomato sauce and melted cheese. Whether you are serving it for lunch or dinner, this meatloaf sandwich is sure to be a hit.

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