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8
Servings
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15 min
Preparation Time
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60 min
Cook Time
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This recipe for Meatloaf Sandwich on Focaccia is piled high with tender meatloaf, melted cheese, and a homemade spread for the ultimate comfort food. This sandwich is a hearty addition to lunch or dinner and is the best way to enjoy leftover meatloaf.
Ingredients
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Meatloaf
- 1 ½ lbs lean ground beef or lean ground turkey breast
- 3/4 cup Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup fat-free milk
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
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Sandwich
- 1 loaf focaccia bread
- 8 slices reduced-fat Swiss or part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 8 large lettuce leaves
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Spread
- 1 sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)
- 1/2 cup fat-free or reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Dash hot pepper sauce
Cooking Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- For spread, soften tomatoes according to package directions; coarsely chop.
- In small bowl, combine softened tomatoes, mayonnaise, garlic and hot pepper sauce; mix well.
- Cover and chill.
- For meatloaf, combine all ingredients in large bowl; mix lightly but thoroughly.
- Press meat mixture evenly into 9 x 5-inch metal loaf pan.
- Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until meatloaf is to medium doneness and center is no longer pink (160°F for beef; 170°F for turkey).
- Drain off any juices.
- Let meatloaf stand 5 minutes before cutting.
- To serve, cut focaccia into 8 rectangles; cut each rectangle in half horizontally.
- Spread 1 tablespoon spread on inside surfaces of each focaccia piece.
- Cut meatloaf into 8 slices; place on half the focaccia rectangles.
- Top with cheese and lettuce; cover with remaining pieces of focaccia.
- Serve warm.
Serving Tips:
Tomato-Oregano, Parmesan-Basil, or any favorite focaccia bread can be used to prepare this sandwich.
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