Grilled Mac and Cheese Sandwich
A gooey, cheesy mac and cheese sandwich grilled to golden perfection. A comfort food classic elevated with a crispy exterior.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Butter knife
Ingredients
Mac and Cheese Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked elbow macaroni
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Sandwich Ingredients
- 4 slices Bread, Sliced Use your favorite bread. Texas toast works well!
- 4 tablespoons Butter For spreading on bread
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat large skillet over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
- Spread a generous amount of butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Place two bread slices, butter-side down, in the preheated skillet. Top each with half of the mac and cheese mixture.
- Top with remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
- Grill sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly. Use a spatula to gently press down on the sandwiches while grilling to ensure even cooking.
- Remove from skillet and cut in half. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder to the mac and cheese mixture. You can also experiment with different types of cheese, such as Gruyere or Monterey Jack.