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Closeup of a hot meatloaf sandwich with melted cheese and fresh basil.

Hot Meatloaf Sandwich

This is the best thing you can do with leftover meatloaf. You just might want to make the meatloaf exclusively for this amazing sandwich. This is a sandwich for any time of the day, lunch, dinner or even breakfast.
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Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 667kcal
Author: Dahn Boquist

Ingredients

  • 2 ciabatta buns
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella or provolone cheese
  • 2 thick slices of leftover meatloaf
  • 1 large bunch of fresh basil sliced into strips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Split open the ciabatta buns and lay on a baking sheet, cut side up.
  • Toast in the oven until golden brown (about 5 to 8 minutes).
  • Spread the toasted buns with a thick layer of marinara sauce. Top one side of each bun with the meatloaf then pile shredded cheese over the tops.
  • Return to the oven for 5 to 8 minutes or until the cheese melts.
  • Pile the sliced basil leaves on top and close the sandwich.
  • Enjoy while hot.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 667kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 1876mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g