Meatloaf sandwiches don't get any better than this. It's a decadent meatloaf which is grilled with bacon slices and then the meatloaf is sliced and placed on toasted rolls with melted cheese, BBQ sauce, onions which have been sweated in bourbon, and an eg
2 lb. ground beef
1 c. breadcrumbs
1 egg
15 oz. BBQ sauce, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 t. salt
1 onion, finely diced
6 bacon slices
Sandwich:
3 onions, thinly sliced
salt and pepper, to taste
12 oz. bourbon
8 eggs
8 sandwich rolls, cut in halves
8 slices sharp Cheddar cheese
lettuce, optional
Tomato Salsa:
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 t. Italian seasoning
2 crushed garlic cloves
1 T. olive oil
Preheat BBQ grill.
Meatloaf:
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, ⅓ c. BBQ sauce, garlic, salt and onion. Form into a loaf; place on 3 layers of aluminum foil. Fold edges of foil up to create tray for grilling.
Cover loaf with remaining BBQ sauce, saving a little for serving later on sandwiches. Layer bacon slices over meatloaf diagonally, tucking ends under loaf.
Grill over indirect heat for 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees. Remove from heat; tent with aluminum foil; let rest 20 minutes before slicing. Cut into 8 thick slices.
Sandwiches:
Meanwhile, add onions to large pan over high heat until beginning to sweat and brown; season with salt and pepper. Add bourbon; reduce heat to medium; cook until liquid has completely cooked into onions and onions are caramel in color.
Fry eggs according to personal preference, letting it be running if desired.
Grill/toast inside of sandwich roll halves; place a thick slice of meatloaf on bottom of each roll; top each with a cheese slice; place under a preheated broiler for a bit, if desired, to melt cheese.
Top each with reserved BBQ sauce, bourbon/caramelized onions, fried eggs, lettuce if desired and the tops of the rolls.