Leftover Meatloaf Patty Melt Recipes

LEFTOVER MEATLOAF PATTY MELT

Steps:

• Butter one side of each piece of bread and set aside. In a small frying pan, saute onion slice until soft and golden. It is best to heat the meatloaf in the microwave for about 30 seconds before making your sandwich.
• Take bread and place one slice, butter side down, in a frying pan. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, top with thinly sliced meatloaf and then onion (onion is optional if you are cooking for kids, try tomato slices instead). Sprinkle a little more parmesan cheese on top and then place the other slice of bread, butter side up, on top.
• Cook on medium heat in frying pan until golden brown and cheese is melted. Flip and cook other side the same way. Slice and enjoy!!

15-MINUTE MEATLOAF MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• Grate the shallot over a large bowl. Add the meat loaf mix, breadcrumbs, half the ketchup, egg, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Use your hands to thoroughly combine the mixture, then divide it into 4 equal balls and shape each into a patty a little less than 1/2 inch thick. Arrange on a baking sheet and broil until the tops of the patties begin to firm up and brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the patties with a metal spatula and continue to broil until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more.
• Brush each patty with some of the remaining ketchup and top each with a slice of cheese. Continue to broil until the cheese melts, about 30 seconds more.
• While the patties broil, put the green beans, butter, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave until hot, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Open the buns and spread the cut sides with mayonnaise. Place a lettuce leaf and patty in each. Serve each sandwich with a small bowl of green beans.

LEFTOVER MEATLOAF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• While pasta cooks, mash meatloaf in a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish. Add corn and mix.
• Combine tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and sugar in a bowl. Stir well.
• Drain pasta and add to the meatloaf mixture in the casserole dish. Mix in tomato sauce mixture. Top with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 30 to 45 minutes.