BBQ Brisket Melts
These BBQ Brisket Melts combine tender, smoky brisket with melted cheese on toasted bread for a hearty, flavorful sandwich perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked BBQ brisket, shredded
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Optional: pickled jalapeños for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- In a bowl, mix shredded brisket with BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- Butter one side of each sourdough slice.
- Place two slices butter-side down on the skillet.
- Layer brisket mixture, sliced onions, and cheddar cheese evenly over the bread in the skillet.
- Top with the remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bread is golden and crisp, then carefully flip and cook the other side until cheese is melted and bread is toasted.
- Remove from skillet, slice, and garnish with pickled jalapeños if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For an extra smoky flavor, add a few dashes of smoked paprika to the brisket before assembling the melts.
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