Meatloaf Sandwich: Baby Arugula and Russian Dressing on Whole Grain Bread

 

In my previous food experiences, if there was anything that was less appealing than meatloaf, it was leftover meatloaf.  And few things were less appealing than meatloaf except for, say, broccoli covered in Velveeta cheese.  

I shudder at the memories. 

However, since I have finally found a phenomenal meatloaf recipe that has forever changed my opinion of meatloaf, I wasn't afraid to change it up a little with the leftovers.  I had seen several recipes for meatloaf sandwiches recently.  I never imagined eating meatloaf in a sandwich before, but then again, I could never imagine eating meatloaf willingly, so the sandwich thing wasn't far off.

This sandwich, which tops the leftover meatloaf with Russian dressing (or, actually the shortcut Russian dressing:  4:1 ratio of mayonnaise and ketchup) and arugula.  The meat, which was still deliciously moist and even more flavorful the next day really  worked well when paired with the creamy dressing and peppery and fresh arugula. 

As I sit here and write this, I wonder where that picky little child in me went.  Me, a meatloaf lover?

Oh, how I've changed. 

Meatloaf Sandwich adapted from Epicurious

• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon ketchup
• 2 slices whole-grain bread, toasted
• 2 slices

meatloaf, about 1/2-inch thick

1/4 cup baby arugula leaves

Stir together the mayo and ketchup in a small bowl. Spread on one side of each slice of bread. Lay the meat loaf over one slice and top with the arugula leaves. Cover with the remaining slice of bread, mayo-side down. 
 

Comments

[Jessie]

too bad I do not have any leftover meatloaf so I could make this sandwich. That looks really tasty and I like that it's simple too

[Jessica]

I felt the same way about meatloaf as you did growing up. I dreaded meatloaf night -- it makes me shudder just thinking about it. Alton Brown's recipe is the one that turned meatloaf around for me, but I still can't stomach the idea of leftover meatloaf . . . until now. I have to admit, that meatloaf sandwich looks, and sounds, pretty darned tasty. I may just have to try it. If it converted you to a leftover meatloaf lover maybe it will work for me, too!

[Jennifer]

Ohhhhh, this looks delicious!

I'm going to give your meatloaf a try really soon!!!!!!

[Brad]

Yum, nothing like using leftover meatloaf in a sammy, great recipe thanks!

[Maria]

I love adding arugala to sandwiches. Great touch!

[Natasha - 5 Star Foodie]

Awesome, that's what we're having for dinner tonight - got the leftover meatloaf from yesterday :)

[DailyChef]

Perfect! I don't know why I don't make meatloaf sandwiches more often, since I do love meatball sandwiches. Looks delicious!

[Nicole]

Oh man, I bet the arugula really takes this to the next level. I'm sure my husband would kill for that sandwich and I'd probably join him.

[jenn (Bread + Butter)]

I remember making meatloaf for a class cooking project back in grade school. Granted my did most of the cooking at the time. I didn't mind it one bit. What compelled me to choose meatloaf...I have no idea. I guess the name just sounded cool at the time.

Nice use of leftovers.

[Sara Tea]

i loooove meatloaf. I'll have to try out the russian dressing on my next left overs. thanks!

[Juliana]

Meatloaf sandwich? Yes, looks yummie! Love the dressing as well :-), great way to re dress the meatloaf!

[lisaiscooking]

I haven't made a meatloaf in so long, and I think the leftover sandwich is talking me into making one soon!

[Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction]

Looks tasty! The arugula sounds wonderful with meatloaf.

[Bianca @south bay rants n raves]

Never knew meatloaf could look so elegant, even if it's just a sandwich! :-)

[PurpleHouseDirt]

Totally agree with Bianca. You've made the lowly meatloaf sandwich shine. Maybe 2010 should be the year of the sandwich?

[Amanda]

I love meatloaf sandwiches, have since I was a kid! I made a meatloaf tonight which was to die for. I still have yours bookmarked, but holy cow, this one was so good! I am blogging about it now :)

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