Description
A hearty grilled cheese sandwich layered with juicy homemade meatloaf and melted pepper jack cheese between buttery toasted bread for the ultimate comfort-food meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices sandwich bread
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it on a lined baking sheet or small baking dish.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 5–10 minutes, then slice into thick sandwich portions.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the other side if desired.
- Place one slice of bread butter-side down in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add one slice of pepper jack cheese, a slice of meatloaf, another slice of cheese, and top with another slice of bread butter-side up.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the skillet, let rest briefly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Leftover meatloaf works perfectly for this sandwich.
- Cook the sandwich over medium or medium-low heat so the cheese melts before the bread burns.
- Using mayonnaise along with butter can create an extra crispy crust.
- Try different breads like sourdough or country bread for more texture.
- Add toppings like caramelized onions, pickles, or tomato slices for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
