Jake's 3-Day Meatloaf Sandwich
The ultimate leftover meatloaf sandwich — thick slices, sharp cheddar, yellow mustard, and the kind of packed lunch that keeps a working man going through a long rotation.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 thick slices cold leftover meatloaf about 1/2 inch each
- 2 slices white bread soft, nothing fancy
- 2-3 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 thin slice tomato optional
- 2-3 leaves lettuce optional
- soft butter tiny amount for bread
Instructions
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Start with good leftover meatloaf — cold from the fridge, ideally 1-3 days old. The flavors settle and the texture firms up perfectly for sandwiches.
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Lightly butter each slice of bread. This creates a moisture barrier that keeps the sandwich from getting soggy — the secret to a lunch that holds up 8 hours.
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Spread mustard on one slice. Layer two thick slices of cold meatloaf, then sharp cheddar cheese right on top.
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Add a thin tomato slice if using (not too thick — watch the moisture). Lettuce is optional. Close it up and press gently.
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Cut diagonally. Wrap in wax paper or foil for packing. Keeps perfectly in a cooler all day.
Recipe Notes
Cold meatloaf is honestly better than hot for sandwiches — Jake will fight you on this. The butter-on-bread trick keeps it from getting soggy during a long shift. Use the base meatloaf recipe from our Brown Sugar Meatloaf post.