Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Grilled Mac & Cheese Sandwich. This delightful dish takes your favorite macaroni and cheese and transforms it into a crispy, melty sandwich that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a late-night snack. With a golden-brown exterior and gooey cheese filling, this recipe is easy to prepare and will be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to use up leftover mac and cheese without any waste. Get ready to savor every bite of this satisfying meal that brings warmth and joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of dense bread (sourdough recommended)
- 1 1/2 cups leftover macaroni & cheese
- 8 slices of American or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Heat ¾ cup of macaroni & cheese in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until warm, about 3-4 minutes.
- Shape the warmed mac & cheese into a pile the size of your bread and top with 2 slices of cheese.
- Butter one side of two slices of bread evenly.
- In another skillet over medium heat, place one slice of buttered bread down, butter side facing down, and add 2 slices of cheese.
- Check for doneness by lifting a corner; it should be lightly browned.
- Once browned, transfer the mac & cheese onto the cheesy slice using a spatula.
- Top with another slice of bread (toasted side up) and gently press together.
- Serve hot for the best experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg