Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese

The Wholesome Spoon

Looking for new ways to use that pork shoulder you made? This Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese was the perfect late-night snack and it gives total food truck vibes! The ooey gooey cheesy middle paired with the crispy pulled pork makes for the ultimate comfort bite! My husband and I inhaled these in record time!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Course Lunch, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings sandwiches

Calories 760 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

4 slices whole wheat bread
2 cups leftover pulled pork
2 Kraft cheddar cheese slices
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup red onion sliced into rings
4 tbsp butter

Optional garnishes:

cilantro

Instructions

Butter all slices of bread on one side, set aside until ready to use
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the rest of the butter
Place pork and red onion in the pan in a single layer to crisp, flipping continuously with a tong to ensure it doesn't crisp TOO much or burn
When the pork is to desired crispiness, about 3-4 minutes, remove from heat. Set aside on a plate and cover with foil.
In the same pan on medium, lay 2 slices of bread buttered side down, then carefully distribute 1/4 cup of the shredded mozzarella between the two.
Add a cheese slice to each, then stack 1 cup of pulled pork and onion on each sandwich. The Kraft slices help to act as a glue for the sandwich!
On top of the pulled pork, evenly distribute 1/4 cup shredded cheddar between the two. Next, top with remaining bread, butter sides up, and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
Carefully flip the sandwiches. They are LARGE, so I had to use a spatula/tong combo for this! Be patient, you don't want them to fall apart.
Once flipped, cook 3-4 minutes more, checking the bottoms to avoid burning, and lowering the heat if necessary.
Top each sandwich evenly with remaining mozzarella, cover, and remove from heat. Let that cheese melt!
Slice Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese in half, if desired and serve with cilantro as a garnish!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 760kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 38gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 1320mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 430mgIron: 3mg

Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide

Keyword Grilled Cheese Recipes, Late Night Snack, Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe, Pulled Pork Recipes, What to do with leftover pulled pork

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