Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of a Grilled Mac & Cheese Sandwich, where gooey macaroni and cheese meets crispy, toasted bread. This easy-to-make dish transforms your leftover pasta into a mouthwatering meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, including your choice of dense bread and melty cheese, this sandwich is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Customize it with additional proteins like chicken or turkey for an extra flavor boost, and serve it with fresh salads or dipping sauces to create a satisfying dining experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sourdough or dense bread
- 1 1/2 cups leftover macaroni and cheese
- 8 slices American or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Heat ¾ cup of macaroni and cheese in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until warm.
- Shape the warmed mac & cheese into a pile the size of one slice of bread. Top with 2 slices of your chosen cheese.
- Butter 2 slices of bread on one side using a butter knife.
- In another skillet over medium heat, place one slice of bread butter side down and add 2 more slices of cheese on top.
- Once the bottom is lightly browned, gently lift with a spatula to check doneness.
- Transfer the mac & cheese stack onto the slice with cheese in the skillet, then cover with another slice of bread, toasted side up.
- Press together gently with the spatula before transferring to a plate.
- Serve immediately while hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg