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Everything you love about fork-tender pot roast packed into a deliciously, cheesy Pot Roast Sandwich topped with caramelized onions! Making pot roast sandwiches is the perfect way to put those pot roast leftovers to delicious use.
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Best Pot Roast Sandwiches
These shredded beef pot roast sandwiches are a winner for dinner! They're loaded with tender, slow-cooked pot roast, golden caramelized onions, and gooey American cheese. Then, toasted to perfection for a satisfying crunch!
My family's favorite part about these sandwiches is how easy they are to customize to your taste using your favorite bread, cheese, and your favorite sandwich toppings. I love how easily this pot roast sandwich can be adjusted to any crowd size, too, making it the perfect dinner for a big group.
Not to mention, these pot roast sandwiches are also kid approved!
Pot Roast Sandwich FAQs
When searching for the best cuts of beef for delicious fork-tender pot roast, include sirloin tip roast, chuck roast, or a tri-tip roast. Try making this pot roast sandwich using leftover Mississippi Pot Roast - it's the best!
Serve your pot roast sandwich with an easy salad, potato wedges, or veggies. The options are endless. Adding steakhouse mushrooms is another great addition.
Pot Roast Sandwich Ingredients
- Leftover pot roast
- Sliced bread
- Sliced cheese
- Caramelized onions
- Butter
- Grated parmesan cheese
How to Make A Pot Roast Sandwich
- Begin by buttering one slide of each piece of bread. Evenly sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
- Flip one piece over. Layer 2 slices of cheese on the bread. Next, layer your leftover pot roast on top of the cheese slices.
- Top with another slice of cheese, then layer with caramelized onions.
- Top with your other slice of bread, butter side up.
- Place in the air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes on one side.
- After 5 minutes, flip and cook an additional 4 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
Pot Roast Grilled Cheese Tips
- Can't forget about the au jus: Don't forget to add a few spoonfuls of leftover au jus on top of your sandwich for extra added moisture.
- Try out a different cheese: Mix up the flavors and try out a different cheese like mozzarella, provolone, or pepper jack cheese.
- Find your ideal bread: I love serving my pot roast sandwiches on hard, crusty bread.
- Add more vegetables: Like mushrooms, or add some sauteed peppers onto your sandwich!
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Cheesy Pot Roast Sandwich
Equipment
- Air fryer or skillet
Ingredients
- 1 cup leftover pot roast I used Mississippi pot roast
- 2 slices bread
- 3 slices cheese I used American cheese
- ⅓ cup caramelized onions
- butter for spreading on bread
- 1 Tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!
Instructions
- Begin by buttering one slide of each piece of bread. Evenly sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.2 slices bread, butter, 1 Tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- Flip one piece over. Layer 2 slices of cheese on the bread. Next, layer your leftover pot roast on top of the cheese slices.3 slices cheese, 1 cup leftover pot roast
- Top with another slice of cheese, then layer with caramelized onions.⅓ cup caramelized onions
- Top with your other slice of bread, butter side up.2 slices bread
- Place in the air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes on one side.
- After 5 minutes, flip and cook an additional 4 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Can't forget about the au jus: Don't forget to add a few spoonfuls of leftover au jus on top of your sandwich for extra added moisture.
- Try out a different cheese: Mix up the flavors and try out a different cheese like mozzarella, provolone, or pepper jack cheese.
- Find your ideal bread: I love serving my pot roast sandwiches on hard, crusty bread.
- Add more vegetables: Like mushrooms, or add some peppers onto your sandwich!
Abby says
Was in a hurry so I broiled instead of using the air fryer and it came out great! Your caramelized onions were also perfect!
Em Beitel says
This is awesome, Abby! Thanks so much, we're glad you enjoyed it and the onions!