Bbq Meatloaf Sandwich Recipe
Grilled artisan meatloaf with bourbon BBQ sauce, crispy onions and cheddar on thick cut white bread.
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Ingredients
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Meatloaf
Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Meatloaf Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Meatloaf Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Shape the Meatloaf
Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and shape it evenly. Press down gently to ensure it holds together.
- 4
Bake the Meatloaf
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Bourbon BBQ Sauce Preparation
- 5
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, bourbon, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
Sandwich Assembly
- 7
Prepare Bread
Spread butter on one side of each slice of thick cut white bread.
- 8
- 9
Assemble the Sandwich
On the grilled side of two slices of bread, layer sliced meatloaf, bourbon BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, and crispy fried onions. Top with the other slices of bread, grilled side up.
- 10
Final Grill
Grill the assembled sandwich on medium heat for an additional 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
- 11
Serve
Slice the sandwich in half and serve warm.
