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Meatloaf Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This grilled cheese and meatloaf sandwich has crisped cheese on the outside and warm melted cheese on the inside. Perfect with sliced pickles and extra ketchup for dipping.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 1 people
Calories 8006.7 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Microwave Oven
  • 1 Microwave Safe Plate
  • 1 Non-stick Skillet Medium-sized
  • 1 Spatula Heat-resistant

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 slice leftover meatloaf
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 2 slices bread
  • 1 teaspoon ketchup or to taste
  • 3 slices Cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon prepared yellow mustard or to taste (Optional)

Instructions
 

  • 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.

Notes

1. For superior flavor and browning, substitute margarine with unsalted butter. A combination of butter and a tiny bit of neutral oil (like grapeseed) can also prevent burning while enhancing crispness.2. Ensure your meatloaf slice isn't excessively thick; about ½ inch is ideal for even heating and allowing the cheese to melt properly without overcooking the bread.3. Experiment with different cheeses for depth: a sharp cheddar for tang, or a Monterey Jack for a creamier melt. Adding a thin slice of pickle inside before grilling can provide a welcome acidic counterpoint.4. Maintain medium heat throughout the grilling process to achieve a golden-brown, crispy crust and perfectly melted internal cheese without scorching.