Leftover Pot Roast Patty Melts
A delightful twist on classic comfort food that transforms humble leftovers into a delicious sandwich fit for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 cups leftover shredded pot roast
- 8 slices sturdy bread
- 3 tablespoons butter (plus more for the bread)
- 2 medium onions (thinly sliced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices Provolone cheese
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons steak sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by gathering them on the counter and tasting the pot roast to season it if needed.
- Caramelize the onions in a skillet over medium heat with butter until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the spreads by mixing mayonnaise and steak sauce in a bowl.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread generously.
- Assemble the sandwiches using buttered bread, spreads, pot roast, onions, and cheese.
- Top with the remaining bread slices and heat in a skillet over medium-low until golden brown.
- Flip the sandwiches carefully when the bottom is golden, cooking until both sides are crispy.
- Slice and serve with a side of fries or soup.
Notes
These patty melts can be customized with different cheeses or by adding spicy elements.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pot roast, patty melt, comfort food, leftovers, sandwich