Meatloaf Panini with Bacon & Onions – When Cow & Pig meet

Tips for the meatloaf panini:
I use Pam instead of butter.  It cuts down on the butter but still taste great.
I spray the Pam directly on the bread instead of the Griddle.  It just works better and you can use less Pam.
Never add a wet condiment directly on the bread.  It always makes it soggy.  Add the meat, cheese or whatever else goes in the sandwich as a barrier.
If you want a very crispy sandwich, griddle the inside of the bread before making the sandwich.  Then make the sandwich and griddle the outside as you normally would.

Prepare the Meatloaf:

1. In a medium bowl combine:
   • 2 beaten eggs
   • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
   • 2 tabelspoons freshly chopped basil
   • 1/2 cup milk
   • 2/3 cup bread crumbs
   • 1 diced onion
   • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
   • 1 teaspoon salt
   • 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
2. Add ground meat; mix lightly.
3. Lightly pat mixture into an 8 x 4 x 2 inch loaf pan.
4. Bake in a 350 degrees for 60 to 90 minutes, or until internal temperature is 160 degrees.
5. Spoon off fat.
6. In a bowl combine:
   • 1/4 cup ketchup
   • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
   • • 1 teaspoon A1 steak sauce
   • 2 tabelspoons packed brown sugar
   • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
7. Spread over meatloaf.
8. Bake the meatloaf for 10 minutes more.
9. Let it stand for 10 minutes before cutting into slices.

Prepare the toppings:

1. Fry the thick bacon to very crispy well done.
2. Slice and fry the the onions in the bacon fat.  Use olive oil instead if you just cant bring yourself to frying in bacon.
3. Season the onions with salt and pepper while frying

Panini time:

1. Spray one side of each sour dough bread slice.
2. Start by adding 1 to 1 1/2 slices of cheddar cheese on one side of the sour dough bread.
3. Add a thick slice of the meatloaf to completely cover the bread.
4. Add a layer of onions
5. Add 2 to three bacon strips
6. Now add 1 to 1 1/2 slices of cheddar cheese.
7. Place the remaining sour dough bread slice on top.
8. Preheat an electric Panini griddle to medium-high heat.
9. Griddle until the cheese is melted and the bread has a dark brown grill marks.
10. Serve with pickle slices.

Meatloaf Panini

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