Description
BBQ Brisket Melts combine tender brisket, gooey cheese, and crispy fried onions for an irresistible and customizable comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices Sourdough Bread
- 1 lb Smoked Brisket
- 8 oz Cheese (e.g., Cheddar, Gouda)
- 1 cup Fried Onions
- 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Smoke your brisket at 210°F for approximately 9-10 hours, wrapping in foil during the last cooking phase if needed.
- Take one slice of sourdough and layer it with brisket, cheese, and fried onions before topping it with another slice.
- Grill the assembled melts over medium heat or in a panini press until golden brown and the cheese melts, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cut your melts in half for presentation and enjoy while hot.
Notes
- Feel free to swap sourdough with ciabatta or whole grain.
- Brisket point is ideal for tenderness and fat content.
- Try Pepper Jack cheese for a spicy twist.
- Fried onions can be substituted with fresh onions or omitted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 melt
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: BBQ Brisket Melts, Comfort Food, Sandwiches