Description
Amazing Roast Beef Cheddar Melt Sandwich – Your New Favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices hearty bread (sourdough or artisanal white)
- 1 to 1.5 lbs thinly sliced deli roast beef
- 12–16 slices or 2 cups shredded sharp or extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 6–8 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (divided for onions & grilling)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided for onions & grilling)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 large yellow or Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp salt (for onions)
- 1/4 tsp sugar (optional, for onions)
- Splash of water or beef broth (optional, for deglazing)
- Prepared horseradish sauce (optional)
- Dijon mustard (optional)
- Barbecue sauce (optional)
- Fresh chives or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Caramelized Onions: Thinly slice onions. Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions, 1/2 tsp salt, and optional 1/4 tsp sugar. Stir to coat. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Uncover and continue cooking, stirring every 5-10 minutes, for 30-45+ minutes until deep brown, super soft, and jammy. Deglaze with a splash of water or beef broth if onions start sticking. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble Components: Ensure roast beef is thinly sliced and separated. Shred cheddar cheese if using a block. Spread a thin, even layer of softened unsalted butter on one side of each of the 8 bread slices. Prepare any desired optional condiments like horseradish or Dijon mustard.
- Build and Grill Sandwiches: Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Lay 4 buttered bread slices (butter-side down) on a clean surface. On each slice, layer half of the cheddar cheese, a generous amount of roast beef, 1-2 spoonfuls of caramelized onions, and the remaining cheddar cheese. Top with the remaining 4 buttered bread slices (butter-side up) and gently press down to compact. Carefully transfer assembled sandwiches to the preheated pan (cook in batches if needed). Grill for 4-6 minutes per side until each side is deep golden-brown and the cheese inside is completely melted and gooey. Adjust heat as necessary to prevent scorching.
- Serve: Remove grilled melts from the pan. Transfer to a cutting board and slice diagonally. Serve immediately while hot. Garnish with optional fresh chives or parsley. Offer with optional prepared horseradish sauce, Dijon mustard, or barbecue sauce on the side.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg