Grilled Mac and Cheese Sandwich
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Grilled Mac and Cheese Sandwich
Description
The Grilled Mac and Cheese Sandwich features comforting layers of macaroni and cheese warmed and shaped into a square to fit perfectly inside toasted, buttered sourdough bread. The sandwich is prepared by melting cheese atop the warm macaroni and cheese before assembling in a skillet with the bread slices butter-side down for a crisp, golden-brown finish. The American cheese adds an extra creamy layer that melts between the pasta and the bread, enhancing the richness. The cooking method creates a contrast between the crunchy bread and the gooey cheesy center, delivering a satisfying texture.
This sandwich is best served immediately while the cheese remains melty and the bread crisp. It can be a convenient way to use leftovers or to turn prepared macaroni and cheese into a handheld meal. The recipe uses basic pantry ingredients and requires no oven, making it accessible for quick stovetop cooking.
Ingredients
- 4 lices sourdough bread or other dense bread
- 8 lices American cheese or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ cups macaroni and cheese prepared
Instructions
- Over medium heat, warm ¾ cup of mac & cheese In a small nonstick skillet. Once warm (about 3-4 minutes), shape mac & cheese into a square about the size of the bread and top with 2 slices of cheese. Turn off heat.
- Butter 2 slices of bread and place both slices butter side down in another skillet over medium heat.
- Top one of the bread slices with 2 slices cheese. When lightly browned turn off heat. Use spatula to transfer mac & cheese rectangle onto cheese covered bread in the skillet.
- Cover with the other bread slice, toasted side up. Gently press together with spatula and transfer to a plate. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1436 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1436 | 72% |
| Carbohydrates | 145g | 48% |
| Protein | 62g | 124% |
| Fat | 67g | 103% |
| Saturated Fat | 31g | 155% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 2631mg | 110% |
| Potassium | 576mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1475IU | 30% |
| Calcium | 1087mg | 109% |
| Iron | 8.6mg | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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