Grilled Mac & Cheese Sandwich (Printable Version)
A crispy sandwich filled with warm mac & cheese and melted cheddar, ready in just 10 minutes.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Bread
01 -
4 slices sourdough bread
→ Filling
02 -
1 1/2 cups leftover macaroni and cheese
03 -
8 slices American or cheddar cheese
→ Fat
04 -
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
# Steps to Cook:
01 -
Heat 3/4 cup of macaroni and cheese in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until warmed through, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
02 -
Form the warm macaroni and cheese into a rectangle matching one slice of bread. Place two slices of cheese on top.
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Butter one side of two slices of sourdough bread evenly.
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Place one buttered slice, butter side down, in a skillet over medium heat. Top with two additional slices of cheese and cook until the bottom is lightly browned, checking by lifting a corner with a spatula.
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Transfer the macaroni and cheese rectangle onto the cheese-covered bread slice. Top with the other slice of bread, toasted side up, and gently press together.
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Serve immediately while the sandwich is hot and the cheese is gooey.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For best results, use leftover macaroni and cheese that has been chilled overnight to ensure it holds shape when forming the rectangle.