MEATLOAF CLUB SANDWICH

Meatloaf Club Sandwich image

From the July 2006 Food and Wine issue, this is an excellent sandwich that will have you make it your favorite.

Provided by chefdoogabayne

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

10 slices bacon, 2 slices coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons milk
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
3/4 lb lean ground sirloin
12 slices sourdough bread
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 chipotle chile in adobo, stemmed and chopped
2 beefsteak tomatoes, thinly sliced
4 romaine lettuce leaves
mustard

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, Line a baking sheet with a wire rack, In a food processor, pulse the chopped bacon with the garlic cloves until minced, Add the bread crumbs, Parmesan, milk, egg, thyme, rosemary and hot sauce, season generously with salt and pepper and process to a paste, Transfer the paste to a medium bowl and knead in the ground sirloin,.
2. Preheat a griddle or grill pan, Spread the meat mixture evenly on 4 slices of the white bread, Top with another 4 slices of bread and brush both sides of the sandwiches with olive oil, Brush the remaining 4 slices of white bread lightly with olive oil and set aside, Place the sandwiches on the griddle and top with a heavy skillet. Cook over moderate heat, turning the sandwiches once, until they are golden, about 6 minutes total. Transfer the sand-.
wiches to the rack and bake until the meat is cooked through, about 8 minutes longer.
3. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, cook the remaining 8 slices of bacon until crisp, about 6 minutes, Drain on paper towels, Toast the remaining 4 slices of white bread on the griddle until golden, about 2 minutes per side,.
4. In a small bowl, blend the mayonnaise with the chopped chipolte chile, Spread the mayonnaise on the meatloaf sandwiches and top with the bacon, tomatoes, lettuce and toasted bread,.
Cut each sandwich in half. Secure each half with a toothpick and serve with cornichons and mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1439.6, Fat 81.5, SaturatedFat 20.7, Cholesterol 159.2, Sodium 2450.1, Carbohydrate 129.3, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 8.5, Protein 46.6