Meatloaf Sandwich Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium; add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until brick-red in color and fragrant, 3 minutes. In a large bowl, combine beef, onion mixture, crackers, cheese, eggs, horseradish, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.
• On a parchment-lined baking sheet, use your hands to form mixture into a 9-inch loaf. Bake until cooked through, about 40 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before cutting into thick slices. To serve, place meatloaf slices between bread, topped with lettuce, pickles, and ketchup.

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.

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.

Steps:

• For the mini meatloaves: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone pads.
• In a large bowl, mix together the beef, sausage, parsley, onions, garlic, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, ketchup and breadcrumbs with your hands. Yep, they are the best utensils for the job!
• Form the meat mixture into approximately 12 to 14 mini loaves (6 to 8 ounces each) on the baking sheets. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until they reach 165 degrees F. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing.
• For the caramelized onions: Heat a saute pan over medium-high heat. Pour in the olive oil, add the onions and then reduce the heat to low. Cook the onions until translucent, stirring occasionally. Add the balsamic and sugar and continue cooking until soft, approximately 2 hours low and slow.
• For Joy's basil kale pesto: In a food processor, add the garlic, cheese, and salt. Process until almost smooth. Add the basil, kale and olive oil and process until combined. Taste and make any adjustment you may like. Ah, yum! Set aside if you can until ready to use.
• For the sandwiches: Spread some mayo on each slice of bread. On half of the slices, spread on marinara or meat sauce of your choice. On the other slices, spread on the pesto. Slice the mini meatloaves and layer on the pesto slices. Top with the caramelized onions. Finish with the cheese slices. Close the sandwiches and place on a panini grill until browned and toasty! Slice in half on an angle and enjoy!

Steps:

• Slice two 1-inch-thick pieces of bread and toast in a pan with butter. Slice a 1-inch-thick piece of meatloaf and top with a piece of Swiss cheese, if using. Warm in the oven, or in a pan with a little bit of butter, until warmed through. On one side of the toasted bread, spread the Horsey Sauce, then top with Quick Pickles, Crunchy Cheese and warm meatloaf. Place the other piece of toast on top, and slice in half. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 14 more sandwiches.
• Put all-purpose flour, sugar, yeast and salt in a medium bowl.
• Combine the bread flour and milk in a small pot with a whisk until no lumps remain. Cook over medium heat, until the roux begins to brown slightly. Remove from heat, and cool.
• Combine flour mixture, roux and eggs in a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment. Mix on medium speed, slowly adding the butter, until all ingredients are combined, then
• mix for 10 minutes. Remove the dough from the mixer onto a floured table. Shape dough into a loaf, and let rest for 5 minutes while you prepare your pan.
• Spray a 13-inch Pullman pan with cooking spray and place loaf in pan. Allow the dough to rise until it peeks over the top of the pan, 20 minutes to 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Brush the top of the loaf with egg wash and bake until golden brown, about 30
• minutes. Remove loaf from the pan and cool on a rack. Let cool completely before slicing.
• Spray a 13-inch Pullman pan well with cooking spray and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Tear the bread into small pieces in a large bowl. Mix the milk and eggs into the bread. Add the Parmesan, pepper, garlic, shallots and parsley and combine well.
• Add the meat to the bowl and combine well but be sure not to overmix.
• Press the meat mixture into the Pullman pan. Wrap the pan first with plastic wrap, then foil.
• Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 145 degrees F, 30 to 45 minutes.
• Let cool in pan, then cut into 1-inch-thick slices.
• Whisk together sour cream, horseradish, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Place in refrigerator for at least 4 hours to allow flavors to infuse.
• Wash and slice cucumbers 1/4-inch thick. Combine cucumbers with apple cider vinegar, mustard seed, salt and 2 tablespoons sugar in a medium pot. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 6 minutes. Discard the liquid and place cucumbers in a quart container.
• Place white vinegar, celery seed, turmeric, allspice and remaining 2 cups sugar in the pot,
• bring to a boil, then pour over cucumbers while still hot. Allow to cool and rest, 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking tray with a silicone baking mat and spread Parmesan in a thin layer on top. Bake cheese until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool, then break into shards.

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.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, mix the beef, salsa, breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire, salt, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, egg and jalapeno. Use your hands and mix well. Pat down into a loaf pan. Top with the ketchup, the remaining 1 tablespoon Worcestershire, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cayenne. Smooth over the top and bake until cooked through, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool for 30 minutes. Now this is where the recipe gets fun and you get to use your imagination!!! After the meatloaf cools, slice into 8 thin slices (use 2 slices for each sandwich). You can use any kind of bread. We use a brioche roll, but you can use a kaiser, country Italian or anything that will hold up a messy sandwich. Use some of our suggested toppings to perfect your meatloaf sandwich. Enjoy!

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the meatloaf: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, marinara, parsley, salt, pepper and breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly and put on a baking dish. Shape the meat into a loaf and cover the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 90 minutes. Uncover the last 15 minutes of bake time. Remove the meat from the oven and let it sit for 15 minutes before slicing. Slice and keep warm.
• For the chipotle ketchup: Puree the tomatoes until smooth in a blender. Cook the onions in a heavy pan, over medium heat until softened. Add the pureed tomatoes to the onions, then add all the remaining ingredients except the lime juice. Simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, until thick, about 1 hour.
• Remove from heat and let the mixture cool down a little before adding it to a blender. Add the lime juice and puree again.
• Put 1 piece of sliced meatloaf on half of the wheat bread slices, add a slice of pepper jack cheese and top with chipotle ketchup. Cover with remaining bread slices and serve.

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• Toast bread. Spread the slices with tomato jam; layer half the slices with tomato, meatloaf, and lettuce. Top with second slice, tomato-jam side facing down; cut in half. Serve.

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• Place meat loaf slice between 2 slices of cheese and 2 slices of bread.
• Brush outside of sandwich with olive oil.
• Over medium low heat cook sandwich in skillet, turning (3-5 minutes per side).

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.

Steps:

• Lightly toast the bread.
• Remove from toaster, and cover each slice with BBQ sauce or ketchup.
• Microwave leftover meatloaf, with cheese on top to melt.
• Place meatloaf on top of 1 slice of toast, then cover with other one.
• Press down and cut the sandwich diagonally.