Meatloaf Sandwich on Focaccia

8
Servings
15 min
Preparation Time
60 min
Cook Time
Ingredients
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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.

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Ingredients

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
Sandwich
1 loaf focaccia bread
8 slices reduced-fat Swiss or part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 large lettuce leaves
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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Quaker® Oats-Old Fashioned

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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.