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Mac and cheese patty melt

Mac and Cheese Patty Melts

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups leftover mac and cheese chilled
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter divided
  • 8 slices sourdough or rye bread
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium; cook onions with a pinch of salt about 15 minutes until caramelized. Set aside.
  2. Mix chilled macaroni with egg and panko; form 4 patties about 1/2-inch thick.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high; cook patties 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Set aside.
  4. Spread mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice.
  5. Assemble mayo-side out: bread, Swiss, macaroni patty, onions, another Swiss slice, then top bread.
  6. Melt remaining butter in skillet over medium; cook sandwiches 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese melts.
  7. Halve; serve immediately, hot and crispy.