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    Meatloaf Sandwich

    Published: May 19, 2023 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Meatloaf Sandwich

    Repurpose last night's meatloaf dinner into the best meatloaf sandwich topped with melty cheese and a tangy sauce made from scratch!

    This hearty sandwich is perfect to craft an easy dinner with any leftover meatloaf.

    Meatloaf sandwich on Texas toast with ketchup, mustard, and lettuce.

    What is it?

    This easy recipe repurposes leftover meatloaf into a delicious sandwich made with Texas toast and your favorite toppings. A leftover meatloaf sandwich can be crafted from any of your favorite meatloaf recipes. However, if you would like to make one from scratch, my old fashioned meatloaf recipe would be a great option.

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    • Leftover meatloaf - Any kind of meatloaf can be used to make this easy meatloaf sandwich.
    • Texas toast - Toasted sourdough bread slices would be a great substitute. If you want to keep things simple, white bread is fine.
    • Butter
    • Provolone cheese - Mozzarella cheese or Gouda cheese would also be fantastic.
    • Fresh lettuce
    • Ketchup
    • Brown sugar
    • Apple cider vinegar - Balsamic vinegar is also great for the meatloaf sauce.
    Leftover meatloaf sandwich on white plate.

    How to make it

    The best leftover meatloaf sandwich recipe starts with the sauce. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar.

    Set a large skillet over medium-low heat and add thick slices of leftover meatloaf to it. Slowly let it cook while it comes to temperature, flipping as needed to prevent burning. Place a slice of cheese on top of the meatloaf slice and let melt.

    Tip: You can cover the skillet with a lid to melt the cheese faster if needed.

    Butter one side of each slice of bread. Then in a separate skillet, brown the slices of Texas toast buttered side down until golden brown and crispy.

    Assemble your hot meatloaf sandwich by adding lettuce, the thick slice of meatloaf, cheese, and sauce to your toasted slices of bread. Serve with steak fries, oven baked sweet potato fries, or crab french fries.

    Storing Leftover Meatloaf

    Leftover meatloaf can be stored in your refrigerator for up to one week in an airtight container. Leftover meatloaf sandwiches should be disassembled prior to storing because the bread will get soggy.

    Meatloaf Sandwich recipe

    Meatloaf Sandwich

    Repurpose last night's dinner into a mouthwatering meatloaf sandwich topped with melty cheese and a tangy sauce!
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    Course: Sandwich
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 616kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    • 1 slice meatloaf (cut 1" thick)
    • 2 slices Texas toast (or sourdough)
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 slice Provolone cheese
    • 1 leaf lettuce

    Meatloaf Sauce

    • ¼ cup ketchup
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

    Instructions

    • Prepare the sauce by mixing the ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar together. This is enough sauce for multiple sandwiches.
    • Place cold slices of meatloaf in a skillet set over medium-low heat and gently bring them to temperature. Flip to cook both sides and top with cheese to melt.
    • While meatloaf is reheating, spread butter on the outer slices of bread and brown in a separate skillet set over medium heat.
    • Assemble sandwich by placing lettuce on bottom slice of bread, topping with meatloaf, cheese, sauce, toppings of your choice, and the remaining slice of bread.

    Notes

    If your meatloaf isn't very wide, you may need to use two slices to cover a piece of bread.
    Rather than using the listed meatloaf sauce, you can simply substitute Dijon mustard or make my Bloody Mary Ketchup!
    Topping Suggestions: You can keep the toppings simple by using lettuce, red onion, and pickles, but my quick pickled red onions would be a fantastic upgrade.

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 1240mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 825IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 12mg
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    This recipe was originally published here on April 18, 2020.

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    1. Carol

      August 18, 2020 at 5:23 pm

      tHanks, a friend gave us some venison - will try this soon, I like your hint about not over- mixing to keep meat tender.

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