Homemade Arby's Smokehouse Brisket Sandwich

Name: Homemade Arby's Smokehouse Brisket Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs (approx. 680g) pre-cooked, thinly sliced smoked brisket (from deli or refrigerated section); 4 quality sandwich buns (e.g., brioche, onion, or sesame seed); 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup crispy fried onions (e.g., French's original); 1/2 cup your favorite BBQ sauce (tangy and slightly sweet recommended); 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; Optional: 1/4 cup beef broth or water (to moisten brisket)

Recreate the smoky, cheesy goodness of Arby's iconic Smokehouse Brisket Sandwich right in your own kitchen with this easy, home-cook friendly recipe, inspired by the fast-food favorite.

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 15 min

Total: 30 min

4 servings

Ingredients

1.5 lbs (approx. 680g) pre-cooked, thinly sliced smoked brisket (from deli or refrigerated section)
4 quality sandwich buns (e.g., brioche, onion, or sesame seed)
8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup crispy fried onions (e.g., French's original)
1/2 cup your favorite BBQ sauce (tangy and slightly sweet recommended)
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Optional: 1/4 cup beef broth or water (to moisten brisket)

Instructions

**Prepare Brisket:** If using a skillet, heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced brisket and cook for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until heated through. If the brisket appears dry, add a splash of beef broth or water to keep it moist. Alternatively, heat brisket in the microwave in small batches until hot.

**Toast Buns:** While the brisket is heating, butter the cut sides of the sandwich buns. Place them cut-side down in a separate dry skillet over medium heat, or under a broiler, and toast until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Set aside.

**Melt Cheese:** Once the brisket is hot, arrange the slices into four even portions in the skillet (or transfer to a baking sheet if using an oven to melt cheese). Place 2 slices of cheddar cheese on top of each brisket portion. Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil, or place under a broiler, for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.

**Assemble Sandwiches:** Spread a generous amount of BBQ sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Carefully transfer a portion of the cheesy brisket onto the sauced bun.

**Finish and Serve:** Sprinkle a generous handful of crispy fried onions over the brisket on each sandwich. Place the top bun on each sandwich. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Arby's replica!

Nutrition Facts

950 kcal

Calories

60g

Protein

70g

Carbs

55g

Fat

Homemade Arby's Smokehouse Brisket Sandwich

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