MEATLOAF-AND-MASHED POTATO SANDWICHES

Meatloaf-and-Mashed Potato Sandwiches image

Provided by Lynette !

Categories Pork

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 30

MEATLOAF
8 oz hickory-smoked bacon, coarsely chopped
2 1/2 lb pork shoulder roast, ground
4 large eggs
2 c panko bread crumbs
1/4 c red onion, grated
1 Tbsp finely ground black pepper
1 Tbsp sriracha
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 tsp sea salt
TOMATO-BACON GRAVY
5 slice hickory smoked bacon, 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 c panko bread crumbs
2 c sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
1/2 c green onions, chopped
1/2 c sour cream
2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp sea salt
REMAINING INGREDIENTS
24 slice hearty bread, grilled
green onions for garnish

Steps:

1. Prepare Meatloaf: Preheat oven to 325°. Pulse chopped bacon 4-5 times in a food processor until finely chopped. Combine bacon, pork, and next 8 ingredients, using hands. Transfer mixture to a lightly greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loafpan.
2. Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center registers 160°.
3. Prepare Gravy: Cook the bacon pieces in a large cast-iron skillet for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving the drippings in the skillet.
4. Increase the temperature to medium-high. Add tomatoes, cut sides down, and onion slices. Cook 6 to 7 minutes on each side or until charred. Remove from the heat. Pulse tomatoes, onions, vinegar, and next 2 ingredients in a food processor just until coarsely chopped and combined. Stir in bacon.
5. Prepare Potatoes: Preheat broiler with oven rack placed in the 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.
6. Combine potatoes, panko, and the next 5 ingredients in a large bowl; mash with a potato masher to the desired consistency.
7. Place 12 meatloaf slices on a lightly greased rack in a broiler pan. Spoon potato mixture generously over the meatloaf. Broil 4 to 5 minutes or until potatoes are golden and crisp. Serve between toasted bread slices with gravy.