Make-Ahead Sandwiches

Name: Make-Ahead Sandwiches
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 3/4 cup ketchup; 3/4 cup chopped dill or sweet pickles; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 12 hot dog buns, split

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup ketchup
3/4 cup chopped dill or sweet pickles
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
12 hot dog buns, split

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, pickles, salt, pepper, garlic powder and pepper sauce; heat through. Stir in cheese.
2

Place about 1/3 cupful on six buns; serve immediately. Cover and refrigerate remaining meat mixture until cool.
3

Fill the remaining buns; wrap individually in heavy-duty foil and seal tightly. Freeze for up to 3 months.
4

To use frozen sandwiches: Bake in foil at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.