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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
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!
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