Description
Transform your leftovers into a mouthwatering delight with our Grilled Mac & Cheese Sandwich! This delicious dish combines gooey macaroni and cheese with crispy, buttery bread, creating an irresistible comfort food experience that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It’s kid-friendly, quick to prepare, and incredibly versatile—customize it with your favorite cheeses or add some veggies for an extra healthy twist. Whether it’s a casual family gathering or a busy weeknight meal, this sandwich will be a hit with everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sourdough bread (or dense bread of your choice)
- 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 the bread, then top with 2 slices of cheese.
- Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
- In another skillet over medium heat, place one slice of buttered bread down (butter side down) and add 2 slices of cheese on top.
- Once toasted to your liking, transfer the mac & cheese onto the cheese-covered bread.
- Top with another slice of bread (buttered side up), gently pressing down.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides, then serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg