Leftover Pot Roast Patty Melts
Transform your leftover pot roast into a deliciously crispy and gooey comfort food classic with these Patty Melts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 cups leftover shredded pot roast
- 8 slices sturdy bread (sourdough, rye, or thick white)
- 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
- Prepare the onions: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sprinkle with salt. Cook until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Mix your filling: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded pot roast, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, and steak sauce. Stir until well blended.
- Assemble the melts: Butter one side of 4 slices of bread. Layer on unbuttered side with Provolone cheese, pot roast mixture, caramelized onions, and cheddar cheese. Top with another slice of buttered bread, butter side out.
- Cook the patty melts: Preheat skillet and add assembled sandwiches. Cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Flip and finish: Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook for another 4-5 minutes until both sides are golden and cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve: Let the sandwiches rest, then cut in half and enjoy!
Notes
Serve with homemade potato wedges or a fresh salad. For an extra kick, have steak sauce on the side for dipping!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: patty melt, leftover pot roast, comfort food, sandwiches, cheese