A quick and easy dinnertime meal, this BBQ Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese is tasty, filling and perfect for the whole family.
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I’m a sucker for any kind of grilled cheese, but when you add BBQ Pulled Pork to the mix, it really takes it over the top.
Sandwiches are a real go-to in our house, especially if they are quick. This BBQ Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese is done in under 15 minutes.
Kids and adults alike love this dinner recipe, and we make it so often at home. You can use leftover bbq pulled pork or purchased such as Lloyds.
You can choose to switch it up as well adding different cheese’s or meats and really make how you like it!
This is really one of those meals that if you are looking for something easy and quick, then this is just what you need.
If you love pulled pork and love sandwiches, you need to make this mashup and devour this BBQ Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese.
Some of our other favorite sandwich recipes that we have on our site include: Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders, Tuna Melt and Loose Meat Sandwiches.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- With only a handful of ingredients, these come together fast.
- You can switch up the flavor with different cheese or meat.
- This is a family-friendly recipe that everyone can enjoy.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST):
Texas Toast (or thick cut sandwich-style bread)
Butter
Prepared/leftover bbq pulled pork (we like to use Lloyds)
Cheddar cheese
HOW TO MAKE A BBQ PULLED PORK GRILLED CHEESE, STEP BY STEP:
- Preheat large skillet over medium heat
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- In the skillet place 2-4 slices of the bread buttered side down in the skillet.
- Top with 1 slice of cheddar cheese, then ยฝ cup pulled pork, then additional slice of cheese. Then top with slice of bread, buttered side up.
- Cook 3-4 minutes then flip and cook an additional 3 minutes or until golden brown and cheddar is melting. Repeat with any remaining slices of bread.
- Cut in half if desired and serve.
WHAT IS THE BEST TYPE OF BREAD TO USE?
Since this is a heavier sandwich you will want to use a thicker slice of bread. We like to use Texas Toast for this recipe.
Other breads that will work include: brioche, french, artisan bread (Sara Lee), sourdough, country style, etc.
Use what you have on hand, if regular sliced bread is all you have you can use it – just be gentle.
CAN I USE ANOTHER MEAT?
Yes, while we love BBQ Pulled Pork for this sandwich you can also use shredded bbq chicken or even shredded turkey breast.
You can make these on your own or even purchase them at your local grocer, like I said we love using Lloyds Pulled Pork as it makes it SUPER easy to just throw a sandwich together.
Shredded chicken is also sold at the grocery store so you can use that and then add your favorite BBQ sauce.
WHAT OTHER CHEESE CAN I USE?
This is an absolute personal preference, we prefer sliced cheddar cheese as we love the flavors together.
Other cheeses that I think would taste good (you will want to use sliced) include: pepper jack, monterey jack, colby jack, gouda, white cheddar, etc.
Play around with flavors if you want and see what you like best, or use two different cheeses!
WHAT CAN I SERVE WITH A BBQ PULLED PORK GRILLED CHEESE?
This is the fun part, you can serve so many great sides for this recipe, some of our favorites include:
HOW TO STORE:
These are best eaten when they are first made, you can store the meat in the refrigerator for 3-4 days if deisred.
We do not recommend freezing this recipe.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Make sure you are using a thicker sliced bread, see above for options.
- You can switch up your cheese to whatever you like, we listed some ideas above but make sure you are using sliced cheese.
- Homemade or store-bought bbq pulled pork will work with this recipe.
- You can also use shredded chicken or turkey.
- This goes great with a lot of side dishes, see above for some of our favorites.
- If making homemade, use your favorite BBQ sauce.
- We do not recommend freezing this recipe.
- Easily double this recipe to serve more people.
When it comes to an easy and delicious dinner recipe, you absolutely cannot go wrong with this BBQ Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese. It will quickly become a family favorite.
If you like this recipe you might also like:
- Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
- Pizza Grilled Cheese
- The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Baked Italian Subs
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BBQ Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 slices Texas Toast or thick cut sandwich-style bread
- 3 Tablespoons butter softened
- 2 cups (16 ounces) prepared/leftover BBQ pulled pork (we like to use Lloyds)
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat large skillet over medium heat
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- In the skillet place 2-4 slices of the bread buttered side down in the skillet.
- Top with 1 slice of cheddar cheese, then ยฝ cup pulled pork, then additional slice of cheese. Then top with slice of bread, buttered side up.
- Cook 3-4 minutes then flip and cook an additional 3 minutes or until golden brown and cheddar is melting. Repeat with any remaining slices of bread.
- Cut in half if desired and serve.
Notes
- BBQ sauce is not included in nutritional value. 1/2 cup BBQ sauce adds about 245 calories to the recipe.
- Make sure you are using a thicker sliced bread, see above for options.
- You can switch up your cheese to whatever you like, we listed some ideas above but make sure you are using sliced cheese.
- Homemade or store-bought bbq pulled pork will work with this recipe.
- You can also use shredded chicken or turkey.
- This goes great with a lot of side dishes, see above for some of our favorites.
- If making homemade, use your favorite BBQ sauce.
- We do not recommend freezing this recipe.
- Easily double this recipe to serve more people.
Nutrition
Tornadough Alli is not a nutritionist or dietitian, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and nutritional value is important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and values can vary depending on which brands were used.
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