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June 17, 2020 Updated September 15, 2020 By Rebecca Beef Dishes

Easy Brisket Grilled Cheese

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Ever end up with extra BBQ brisket or pot roast? Instead of eating the exact same leftovers, add it to your grilled cheese to make a salty, creamy brisket grilled cheese sandwich. It just takes 10 minutes and a few ingredients you should have on hand. This BLT Bagel is another great sandwich option!

If you’re itching to have an easy side with this brisket grilled cheese, serve it with this Strawberry Salad (feel free to skip the grilled chicken in it), Sauteed Kale Salad, or Broccoli Salad.

open slices of brisket grilled cheese on a plate

How will this sandwich make your life easier?

How many times are you left with just a bit of leftover BBQ brisket? Or maybe pot roast or pulled pork? No need to waste it, turn those great leftovers into an easy brisket grilled cheese instead of eating it the same way for a few days. This sandwich is bursting with salty, meaty, and cheesy flavor. It’ll feel special, yet will just take you 7-10 minutes to throw together.

What makes it so good?

  • Butter
  • Bread
  • Brisket/leftover pot roast
  • American cheese
  • Cheddar cheese

How do I make it?

hand buttering a slice of bread

Heat up a small frying pan over medium heat. Spread 1/2 T of the butter on one side of the bread, do the same to 2nd slice of bread. Place one slice of bread, butter side down on hot frying pan.

Expert Tip: Use your favorite kind of bread, if using frozen bread, toast until thawed before making grilled cheese.

a slice of bread with cheese and brisket on it

Place one slice of American cheese on bread, then add 1/2 cup of brisket, top with other 1 T shredded cheddar cheese, then add slice of American cheese on part of bread without American cheese. Top with 2nd slice of bread, butter side up. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bread is desired brownness.

Expert Tip: Don’t have brisket? Swap for pulled pork, leftover pot roast, or roast beef lunch meat.

Expert Tip: Use whatever cheese you have. Use at least 2 kinds for flavor. Mozzarella + cheddar, cheddar + parmesan, pepper jack + cheddar, etc are all great combos.

grilled cheese on pan with lid on top

Flip sandwich with spatula, cook anther 2-3 minutes. Add a lid if cheese isn’t melting fast enough, turn down heat to medium-low. Check doneness of bottom bread slice. Remove once bread is toasted and cheese is melted. Cut in half and serve as is, or with a green salad or tomato soup.

Expert Tips

  • Use your favorite kind of bread, if using frozen bread, toast until thawed before making grilled cheese.
  • Don’t have brisket? Swap for pulled pork, leftover pot roast, or roast beef lunch meat.
  • Use whatever cheese you have. Use at least 2 kinds for flavor. Mozzarella + cheddar, cheddar + parmesan, pepper jack + cheddar, etc are all great combos.

FAQ

What do I do with leftover brisket?

Add it to this brisket grilled cheese, eat as a sandwich (swap for roast beef), in an omelet, or make a BBQ brisket pizza.

How do you make leftover brisket tender?

Reheat it by roasting it with it’s fat, or spritz with some water if reheating in the microwave.

brisket grilled cheese on a plate next to brisket and cheese in bowls

What can I make with leftover ingredients?

  • (cheddar cheese) Protein Mac & Cheese, 10 Minute Queso, and Breakfast Tacos.
  • (American cheese) swap for cheddar cheese in a recipe, or add to a cheesesteak sandwich, or make a plain grilled cheese sandwich.
  • (brisket) make into a sandwich or serve with garlic cheesy mashed potatoes.

Did you make this brisket grilled cheese? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

open slices of brisket grilled cheese on a plate
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Brisket Grilled Cheese

Ever end up with extra BBQ brisket or pot roast? Instead of eating the exact same leftovers, add it to your grilled cheese to make a salty, creamy brisket grilled cheese sandwich. It just takes 10 minutes and a few ingredients you should have on hand.
Course Lunch, main, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 1 sandwich
Author Rebecca

Equipment

  • Small Frying Pan
  • spatula
  • knife

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter softened
  • 2 slices bread either fresh or lightly toasted if previously frozen
  • 1/2 cup Chopped/shredded brisket
  • 2 slices American cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Heat up a small frying pan over medium heat. Spread 1/2 of the butter on one side of the bread, do the same to 2nd slice of bread. Place one slice of bread, butter side down on hot frying pan.
  • Place one slice of American cheese on bread, then add 1/2 cup of brisket, top with other 1 T shredded cheddar cheese, then add slice of American cheese on part of bread without American cheese. Top with 2nd slice of bread, butter side up. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bread is desired brownness.
  • Flip sandwich with spatula, cook anther 2-3 minutes. Add a lid if cheese isn't melting fast enough, turn down heat to medium-low. Check doneness of bottom bread slice. Remove once bread is toasted and cheese is melted. Cut in half and serve as is, or with a green salad or tomato soup.

Video

Brisket Grilled Cheese

Notes

  • Use your favorite kind of bread, if using frozen bread, toast until thawed before making grilled cheese.
  • Don’t have brisket? Swap for pulled pork, leftover pot roast, or roast beef lunch meat.
  • Use whatever cheese you have. Use at least 2 kinds for flavor. Mozzarella + cheddar, cheddar + parmesan, pepper jack + cheddar, etc are all great combos.

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Welcome! Iโ€™m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, youโ€™ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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  1. Jessica Formicola says

    June 17, 2020 at 9:24 am

    5 stars
    Um, this. is. genius! Brisket on a grilled cheese?? I know what we’re having for dinner tonight!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      June 17, 2020 at 3:54 pm

      oh it’s insane!

      Reply
  2. Gloria Duggan says

    June 17, 2020 at 9:42 am

    5 stars
    OMG…you have elevated the classic grilled cheese to a whole new level of yum. We love smoking some brisket. This would be a great place for leftovers.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      June 17, 2020 at 3:54 pm

      sure did! haha

      Reply
  3. Carrie Robinson says

    June 17, 2020 at 9:54 am

    5 stars
    What an amazing idea for a grilled cheese! Looks so good! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      June 17, 2020 at 3:54 pm

      oh it’s SOO good!

      Reply
  4. Cate says

    June 17, 2020 at 10:13 am

    Yum! This looks like the ultimate comfort food, saving this one for sure!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      June 17, 2020 at 3:54 pm

      awesome!

      Reply
  5. Cindy says

    June 17, 2020 at 10:21 am

    5 stars
    My kiddos and I made this together! We have been spending a lot more time in the kitchen lately and its so fun. They really enjoyed making this recipe but they enjoyed eating it even more! Thanks for this delish creation, we are adding it to our โ€œmake againโ€ list!! This is a 100% comfort food! YUMMM

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      June 17, 2020 at 3:53 pm

      great to hear! so glad you enjoyed making it with your kids ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

    June 17, 2020 at 11:24 am

    5 stars
    Oh, you went THERE… It doesn’t get any better than leftover brisket and melty cheese!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      June 17, 2020 at 3:53 pm

      oh yes! and totally agree! such a great combo

      Reply

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