Best Barbecue Cheddar Melt Recipes

OPEN-FACE BBQ CHICKEN MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Spread both sides of each slice of bread with 1/2 cup of the mayonnaise, dividing evenly, and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and bake until the bread is crispy and the mayonnaise is starting to bubble up and turn a light golden brown, about 11 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk the ketchup, mustard, 3 tablespoons of the honey, 2 tablespoons of the vinegar, the Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of the hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of pepper (10 to 15 grinds) together in a medium bowl until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup sauce, then fold the chicken into the remaining sauce in bowl and toss to coat well.
• Top each piece of bread with a heaping 1/4 cup chicken mixture and about 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, chicken is heated through and bread has turned golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the red and green cabbage with the remaining 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 teaspoon hot sauce in another medium bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and toss until cabbage is evenly coated.
• Drizzle the reserved sauce over the sandwiches and serve with the cabbage slaw and a dill pickle.

BRISKET MELT

Steps:

• For the caramelized onions: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil and the onions. Cook until translucent, then add the brown sugar and stir in until combined. Add the salt and pepper and continue to cook until desired color is achieved.
• For the brisket rub: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, celery seed and pink salt.
• For the garlic Parmesan butter: Combine butter, Parmesan and garlic in a bowl.
• For the BBQ sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes. Add the brown sugar, salt, mustard, celery seed and cayenne pepper. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the pineapple juice, vinegar, molasses and tamarind paste and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours.
• For the smoked brisket: Place brisket in a large pan and thoroughly rub both sides with 3 cups brisket rub (save the remainder for another use). Let the brisket marinade, refrigerated, overnight.
• Preheat a smoker to 250 degrees F.
• Smoke brisket until it has a developed crust, 14 to 16 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place brisket in a pot with chicken stock and braise for 1 hour 30 minutes. Shred the meat. Reserve the au jus.
• Spread garlic Parmesan butter on Texas toast. Toast on a flattop.
• Melt 2 slices cheese on the other side of half of the toast.
• Heat 6 ounces brisket in a pan with reserved au jus until the au jus reduces by a quarter. Add BBQ sauce, then lay on the bottom slice of toast. Top with a handful of caramelized onions and close sandwich. Slice in half and serve. Repeat to make more sandwiches.

BARBECUE BEEF CHEESE MELTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir Bisquick mix, mustard, milk and egg until mixed. Pour and spread in pan.
• Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. (Top will not brown.)
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in barbecue sauce and beef. Cook until hot.
• Spread beef mixture over baked bread base. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.
• Bake 4 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Cut into squares.

EASY BARBECUE CRISPY CHICKEN MELTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. In 13x9-inch pan, place butter. Heat in oven 2 to 3 minutes or until melted.
• In shallow dish, stir Bisquick mix and pepper. Pour milk into small bowl. Coat chicken with Bisquick mixture, then dip into milk and coat again with Bisquick mixture. Place chicken in pan.
• Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave barbecue sauce uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until warm. Spoon sauce evenly over chicken; top with cheese.