This Grilled Barbecue Bacon Meatloaf Sandwich is the absolute king of all sandwiches. Meatloaf, cheddar cheese, arugula and a runny egg. So good!
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Original content posted June 2014. Updated September 2019.
Sandwich fiends, I present to you the absolute king of all sandwiches. This Grilled Barbecue Bacon Sandwich has everything you could ever want between two thick slices of Texas toast. And forget the proverbial cherry on top, all of your sandwich dreams come true with a runny egg and cascading yolk sitting high like a crown on top of it all.
I definitely created this sandwich with my husband in mind. The quintessential meat and potato guy. He’s the number one fan of my Turkey Meatloaf which this sandwich recipe used as a jumping off point of deliciousness.
Messy? Obviously. Out of this world? You bet.
It was when I was assembling sandwiches that I thought of my own father and how this would’ve been his perfect sandwich as well. I recall him frying pieces of leftover meatloaf topped with cheese and how he enjoyed eggs with runny yolks at breakfast.
And of course, I then was requesting runny eggs at breakfast as well, likely to the chagrin of my mother. I’m still a card carrying member of that club. It’s funny the little things that I recall and how something as simple as a sandwich could make me smile at the memories of them both.
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What’s the Best Way to Fry an Egg?
The fried egg on top of this Grilled Barbecue Bacon Sandwich is my favorite part. Not sure how to make the perfect fried egg? Don’t fret – it’s super easy!
In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt two teaspoons of butter. Break egg carefully into pan and immediately reduce heat to low. Cook slowly until egg white is set and yolk is beginning to thicken but will be runny upon slicing into it.
TIP: This is the same way I cook eggs for my Huevos Rancheros Sheet Pan Nachos, too!
How to Make Grilled Barbecue Bacon Meatloaf
[1] In a large bowl, add beef, bread crumbs, egg, barbecue sauce, garlic, salt and onion.
[2] Stir together to combine.
[3] Form into a loaf and place on three layers of aluminum foil, folding up edges to create tray for grilling.
[4] Drizzle loaf with remaining barbecue sauce.
[5] Layer bacon slices over meatloaf diagonally, tucking ends under loaf.
[6] Tuck ends of bacon underneath meatloaf to hold in place.
[7] Grill over indirect heat for one hour or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees. Remove from heat and tent with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 20 minutes before slicing.
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Grilled Barbecue Bacon Meatloaf Sandwich
Ingredients
Grilled Barbecue Bacon Meatloaf
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 cup barbecue sauce + more for drizzling
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup onion diced fine
- 6-8 bacon slices
Sandwich
- 2 red onions sliced
- 12 slices Texas toast
- 6 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 eggs
- 5 ounces arugula
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
Meatloaf
- In a large bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, egg, barbecue sauce, garlic, salt and onion.
- Form into a loaf and place on three layers of aluminum foil, folding up edges to create tray for grilling.
- Drizzle loaf with remaining barbecue sauce.
- Layer bacon slices over meatloaf diagonally, tucking ends under loaf.
- Grill over indirect heat for one hour or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees.
- Remove from heat and tent with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 20 minutes before slicing.
Sandwiches
- Meanwhile, fry eggs according to personal preference.
- To assemble sandwiches, place a handful of arugula on top of one piece of Texas toast.
- Top with a slice of cheese, a thick slice of meatloaf, additional barbecue sauce, if desired, onions and an egg.
- Place an additional piece of Texas toast on top.
Nutrition
Looking to include eggs in more dinner recipes? You’ll also want to check out this Ham, Spinach and Egg Boat recipe, these Southwest Breakfast Egg Tacos and this Garlic Rice with Fried Egg.
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