Molten Brisket Grilled Cheese: Leftover Transformation
Transform your leftover smoked brisket into a decadent, cheesy sandwich that melts perfectly for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz leftover smoked brisket, chopped
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tbsp barbecue sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
- Flip two slices of bread butter-side down onto a clean surface.
- Layer two slices of cheddar and two slices of Monterey Jack cheese on each slice of bread.
- Distribute the chopped brisket evenly over the cheese layers. If using, drizzle barbecue sauce over the brisket.
- Top with the remaining two slices of bread, butter-side up.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Place the sandwiches in the hot skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and molten.
- Remove from the skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, mix a small amount of your favorite spice rub into the softened butter before spreading it on the bread.
- If your brisket is very lean, add a thin layer of mayonnaise on the inside of the bread instead of barbecue sauce for moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 40
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 130
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