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    Brisket Grilled Cheese

    Published: Mar 29, 2021 · Modified: Feb 2, 2023 by Jason C · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These hearty Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are the perfect way to enjoy the leftover brisket you smoked last weekend.

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    Grown Up Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    Contents hide
    1 🍽️ Why This Recipe Works
    2 🐮 Ingredients
    3 🍽️ Instructions
    4 🍴Additions/Substitutions
    5 👨‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    6 Brisket Grilled Cheese

    Dripping with gooey cheese and toasty, buttery bread – Grab the napkins and come hungry! These are going to blow you away! 

    These are so simple to make that you may want to intentionally leave leftover brisket just for this recipe! Think “huge, hearty sandwiches that fill you up for hours!” This recipe is super flexible as well, so have fun with it! 

    🍽️ Why This Recipe Works

    • Great way to use up leftover brisket.
    • Easy to customize.
    • Mind-blowing delicious!
    • 15-minute recipe.
    • You only need four ingredients.

    🐮 Ingredients

    ingredient photo showing the sandwich with labels.
    Super Simple Ingredients

    Brisket | There are a few ways to grill your own. I prefer the Wrapped Method.

    Cheese | We chose Fontina and a little bit of Gruyere this time. I recommend buying whole blocks of cheese instead of pre-shredded. Shredding your own cheese helps it melt evenly and it isn’t packed with unknown preservatives.

    🍽️ Instructions

    photos showing the process to make the sandwich from buttering the bread, cooking it in the skillet and then the final sandwich.
    Easy Instructions

    Step One: Cut the brisket into thin slices. Grate the cheese. Butter the bread. You will need 2-3 slices of brisket depending on how big it is and how thick you want your sandwich to be. 

    Step Two: Heat the skillet to medium. You don’t want it too high as the bread will get too toasty too fast and then the cheese won’t melt. A big reason we shredded the cheese was to help it melt faster. I usually start with the cheese on the bottom slice of bread to help it melt so that when you flip it, the shredded cheese doesn’t fly all over the place. Just be patient and let the magic happen slowly. 

    Step Three: When you are ready to start assembling the sandwich, make sure the bottom bread has butter on it, add on the shredded cheese and the sliced brisket. Top with another slice of buttered bread. Place the sandwich in the skillet and cover it with a lid to help the cheese melt faster. Flip the sandwich once the bottom has become golden grown and toast the second side. 

    Tip: Try to add just a dab of extra butter to the pan before you add the sandwich. This makes the sandwich very rich and gooey…think of those restaurants where you get a really great grilled cheese and you don’t know why…More butter is usually why. 

    🍴Additions/Substitutions 

    I love making one recipe so many different ways by just mixing it up a bit! 

    • The number one thing I like to add to this sandwich is caramelized onions. That might be a little bit of an overkill for some people, but I love the smooth buttery flavor it brings. 
    • Mix up the cheese. Look at the deli and see the smoked, jalapeño or the hot pepper cheeses. Be adventurous and give something new a try.
    • Sauté thin slices of peppers to add to the sandwich. Add in some provolone and it becomes a Brisket Philly cheese grilled cheese. (Note to self: Make this one soon!) 
    • Mix up the breads. We used sourdough this time but a chunky bread from the bakery in your favorite grocery store or even just a couple slices of wheat that you have leftover from the week will work great. 

    You get the idea – put on your thinking cap and change this one up a bit. 

    👨‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What kind of cheese do I need?

    You can use any kind of cheese you want. I highly recommend grating it yourself because it will melt much easier. Cheddar, Colby Jack, or Pepper Jack are all tasty options.

    How do you save leftover sandwiches?

    If your eyes are bigger than your stomach and you end up with leftovers, wrap them in foil. Place them into the fridge for up to two days.

    How do you reheat leftovers?

    For best results, leave the foil on the sandwich and place it in an oven that is 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until hot. You can also microwave, but it’s not going to be as crispy or delicious.

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    So Cheesy and Delicious

    ‼️ Related Brisket Recipes

    • Guinness Brisket Baked Beans in a Slow Cooker
    • Brisket Chili Recipe in the Slow Cooker
    • Super Easy Smoked Brisket Recipe Using the Wrapped Method
    • Dry Rub Brisket with Bacon BBQ Sauce on the Big Green Egg – Kamado Grill

    Tried this recipe? Please leave a star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. You can also stay in touch with me through social media by following me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook!

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    Brisket Grilled Cheese

    Amazing and Easy recipe using leftover brisket. This is a grilled cheese that is so good, you won't want to share!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 652kcal
    Author: Jason

    Equipment

    • Skillet

    Ingredients

    • 4 Sliced Bread
    • 4 oz Brisket thin slices to allow about 2 oz per sandwich
    • 1 cup Cheese grated as it melts easier
    • 4 tbsp Butter

    Instructions

    • Cut the brisket into thin slices. You will need 2-3 slices of brisket depending on how thick you want your sandwich. Grate the cheese. We used Fontina and Gruyere.
    • Butter the bread.
    • Heat the skillet to medium. Don't set the temperature too high as the bread will get too toasty too fast and then the cheese won’t melt. A big reason we shredded the cheese was to help it melt faster. Start with the cheese on the bottom slice of bread to help it melt more quickly and so when you flip it, the shredded cheese doesn’t fly all over the place.
    • Butter one slice of bread. Add the shredded cheese and the sliced brisket. Top with another slice of buttered bread.
    • Place the sandwich in the skillet and cover it with a lid to help the cheese melt faster. Flip the sandwich once the bottom has become golden brown and toast the second side. 
    • Remove, cut in half, and serve!

    Notes

    Extra Butter: Try to add just a dab of extra butter to the pan before you add the sandwich. This makes the sandwich very rich and gooey…think of those restaurants where you get a really great grilled cheese and you don’t know why. More butter is usually the answer. I never said this was low fat! 😀
    Grated Cheese: Grating the cheese will help it melt faster so you don’t have a burnt sandwich and hard cheese. 
    Lid: I like to put a lid over my sandwich to smash it down and help infuse the heat into the sandwich more evenly. 
    Variations: 
    • The number one thing I like to add to this sandwich is caramelized onions. That might be a little bit of an overkill for some people, but I love the smooth caramelized flavor it brings. 
    • Mix up the cheese. I would keep shredding it to help it melt more evenly. Look at the deli and see the smoked cheese, Jalapeño cheese or the hot pepper cheese. Be adventurous and give something new a try.
    • Sauté thin slices of peppers to add to the sandwich. Add in some provolone and it becomes a Brisket Philly cheese grilled cheese. 
    • Mix up the breads. We used sourdough this time but a chunky bread from the bakery in your favorite grocery store or even just a couple slices of wheat that you have leftover from the week will work great. 
    Storage: If you end up with leftovers, wrap them in foil. Place them into the fridge for up to two days.
    Reheating: For best results, leave the foil on the sandwich and place it in an oven that is 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until hot. You can also microwave, but it’s not going to be as crispy or delicious. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 652kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 844mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1276IU | Calcium: 544mg | Iron: 3mg
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