Grilled Meatloaf Sandwich
An easy, family-friendly recipe that comes together in a matter of minutes. These Grilled Meatloaf sandwiches can be adapted to your family’s taste by using your favorite cheese and adjusting the amount of chopped chipotle pepper and adobo sauce added to the ketchup. They flash freeze well, and reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches
- Category: main meal beef
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1–2 teaspoons chopped chipotle chile from canned chipotles (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from can (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 4 slices leftover meatloaf 1/3 inch thick
- 8 slices Italian bread or white bread
- 4 slices white American cheese
- 4 slices baby Swiss
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix ketchup, chopped chipotle chile, adobo sauce, and balsamic vinegar.
- Layer American Cheese, meatloaf, Swiss, and pickles on bread. Top with bread slice creating four sandwiches. Butter tops and bottoms of the sandwiches.
- Brown in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cover with foil while cooking so the cheese melts properly and the sandwich warms.
- Serve with chipotle ketchup.
Notes
- Chipotle chiles (also known as chipotle peppers) can be found in the Mexican food section of your local grocery store.
- Adjust the number of chipotle chiles and adobo sauce to your taste.