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    Meatloaf Sandwich

    Published: Nov 12, 2021 · Modified: Aug 25, 2022 by Laura Reigel · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Inside of a meatloaf sandwich.

    When you have leftover meatloaf, the best thing you can make for dinner is a meatloaf sandwich, and it's the ultimate comfort food recipe.

    Imagine a thick slice of homemade meatloaf stacked between two pieces of toasted bread, broiled with melted cheese, topped with thick juicy tomatoes, and smothered with a tangy sauce.

    Tender and juicy meatloaf with melted cheese and meatloaf sauce.

    Recipe Notes

    Sandwiches are a blank canvas. The only two ingredients required are meat and bread. The rest is up to you.

    What Goes Into A Meatloaf Sandwich

    • Leftover meatloaf. Sliced into thick slices.
    • Toasted bread. I like to use a large loaf or ciabatta or french bread and then slice it into sandwich-sized pieces and then slice in half. Then I butter and toast it. So yum!
    • Cheese. This sandwich is excellent with either American cheese or Munster, but you can use whatever you like.
    • Meatloaf sauce. Sweet, tangy meatloaf sauce or the traditional ketchup and mustard.
    thick slices of meatloaf on a cutting board

    How To Make Meatloaf Sauce

    Meatloaf sauce, AKA meatloaf glaze, is made with ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar. I like to add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice as well.

    Combine all of the ingredients for the sauce in a saucepan. Heat on medium-high until the sauce starts to thicken and turn a deeper brown.

    Meatloaf sauce is somewhere in between ketchup and barbecue sauce. You can use it to glaze your meatloaf and then slather leftovers on your meatloaf sandwich.

    Tips for The Ultimate Meatloaf Sandwich

    1. Pan-sear the meatloaf in a skillet to get a toasty crispy crust on the slice of leftover meatloaf.
    2. Add your favorite toppings. Melted cheese, freshly sliced tomatoes, lettuce or arugula, sliced red onion, meatloaf sauce, or a sweet onion jam.

    Recipe Variations

    With Bacon + Onion Jam

    This was the first version of my meatloaf sandwich recipe, and it's also one of the first recipes that I posted on Foodology Geek.

    I served this version on toasted french bread and topped it with my sweet onion jam, tomato jam, and a thick slice of bacon. I added a little bit of arugula as well.

    Meatloaf sandwich with bacon and onion jam.

    With American Cheese + Meatloaf Sauce

    I had honestly never thought of adding a slice of cheese to a meatloaf sandwich but, I'm glad I tried it. Something is terrific about the salty melted American cheese + the sweet and tangy meatloaf sauce that makes this sandwich a winner.

    For this sandwich variation, I used toasted ciabatta. I found the ciabatta bread a bit too hard and chewy from my liking on this sandwich, and it was hard to eat. Biting through the chewy ciabatta bread caused the meat and all the topping to smoosh out of the sandwich when I was munching it.

    This sandwich gets an A+ for the cheese and sauce combination: but I would use a different bread next time.

    A thick slice of meatloaf on toasted ciabatta. Melted American cheese,,thick sliced tomatoes, and meatloaf sauce.

    With Muenster Cheese + Bacon Onion Jam

    For the third version of my meatloaf sandwich, I decided to use a softer sandwich roll, buttered and broiled, and muenster cheese.

    I prepared two sandwiches; one for my husband, who loves the meatloaf sauce, and mine with a big dollop of onion jam. I wanted to taste the difference.

    My favorite for sure was the version with onion jam.

    A thick slice of meatloaf on a soft roll, toasted, Topped with melted muenster cheese and onion jam.

    Italian Mealtloaf Sandwich

    I haven't tried this version yet, but it's on my list to make the next time I have leftover meatloaf. I can already imagine the flavors.

    Start with toasted sourdough or a simple Italian loaf add melted provolone and marinara sauce. What could be easier?

    FAQs and Expert Tips

    Hot or cold?

    Meatloaf is delicious warm or cold.

    I like to reheat the slices of meatloaf before putting it in a sandwich but, you can just as easily eat it cold with crispy lettuce and juicy tomatoes.

    How to reheat?

    Pan-sear both sides of the sliced meatloaf.

    If you want to melt cheese on top, turn the heat down to low and cover the pan. Give the cheese about 60 seconds to melt.


    What To Serve With Meatloaf Sandwiches

    Here are a few of my favorite side dishes to eat with this sandwich.

    • Hawaiian Macaroni Salad (Plate Lunch Mac Salad)
    • Cucumber Salad Recipe (Spicy Asian Style)
    • Traditional Potato Salad
    • Couscous Salad

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    This slice of meatloaf with american cheese, thick juicy tomatoes, and meatloaf sauce,
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    Meatloaf Sandwich

    Laura Reigel
    Imagine a thick slice of homemade meatloaf, stacked between two slices of toasted bread, broiled with melted cheese, topped with thick juicy tomatoes, and smothered with a tangy sauce.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
    Course Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 sandwiches

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 slices meatloaf
    • bread sourdough, ciabatta, or rolls
    • 1 tablespoon butter

    Other Topping Ideas

    • cheese Muenster or American
    • lettuce
    • tomatoes
    • red onions
    • bacon
    • onion jam
    • meatloaf sauce
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    Instructions
     

    • Heat a skillet to medium high and pan sear the meatloaf on both sides.
    • Butter and toast the bread. You can do this in the skillet as well.
    • Add the cheese to the meatloaf slices, reduce the heat to very low and cover the pan. Let the cheese melt for about a60 seconds.
    • Assemle the sandwiches with your favorite toppings.

    Laura's Tips + Notes

    Tips for The Ultimate Meatloaf Sandwich
    1. Pan-sear the meatloaf in a skillet to get a toasty crispy crust on the slice of leftover meatloaf.
    2. Toasted bread. I like to butter the bread and toast in a skillet. 
    3. Add your favorite toppings. Melted cheese, freshly sliced tomatoes, lettuce or arugula, sliced red onion, meatloaf sauce, or a sweet onion jam.

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    About Laura Reigel

    Laura is the owner and CEO of Foodology Geek. She holds a degree in Physiology and Neuroscience as well as a Certification as a Nutrition Coach. Laura uses her love of cooking and science to create healthy real food recipes that you'll love eating.

    As a certified recipe hoarder, and meal prep maven Laura is passionate about sharing her love for cooking easy from-scratch recipes. She also shares the occasional family recipe and all of the technical details.

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