Ashley’s Meatloaf-and-Mashed Potato Sandwiches
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Better Homes and Gardens
Serves 12 peopleCategories: Sandwiches- Burgers- Wraps
Ingredients
- Meatloaf:
- 1/2 (16 oz.) pkg. hickory smoked bacon slices, coarsely chopped
- 2 1/2 lb. pork shoulder roast (Boston Butt), ground
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups panko
- 1/4 cup grated red onion
- 1 Tbsp. finely ground pepper
- 1 Tbsp.. Sriracha Asian Hot Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp. sea salt
- Tomato-Bacon Gravy :
- 5 hickory-smoked bacon slices, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 lb. tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 large yellow onion, sliced
- 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- Mashed potatoes:
- 2 lb. Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch-thick pieces
- 1 Tbsp. sea salt
- 1 cup panko
- 2 cups freshly grated sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- Remaining ingredients:
- 24 hearty bread slices, grilled
- Garnish: green onions
Directions
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Prepare Meatloaf:
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Pulse chopped bacon 4 to 5 times in a food processor until finely chopped. Combine bacon, pork, and next 8 ingredients, using hands. Transfer pork mixture to a lightly greased 8 1/2 × 4 1/2-inch loaf pan.
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Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted in center registers 160 degrees.
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Prepare Gravy: Cook bacon pieces in a large cast-iron skillet 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon , and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet. Increase heat to medium-high. Add tomatoes, cut side down, and onion slices. Cook 6 to 7 minutes on each side or until charred. Remove from heat. Pulse tomatoes, onions, vinegar and next 2 ingredients in a food processor just until coarsely chopped and combined. Stir in bacon.
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Prepare Potatoes: Preheat broiler with oven rack placed in middle position. Bring Yukon gold potatoes, 1 Tbsp. sea salt, and water to cover to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium, and cook 15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Combine potatoes, panko and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl; mash with a potato masher to desired consistency.
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Place 12 meatloaf slices on a lightly greased rack in a broiler pan. Spoon potato mixture generously over meatloaf. Broil 4 to 5 minutes or until potatoes are golden and crisp. Serve between breads slice with gravy.