60 Sandwich Ideas That Are Perfect For Any Time Of Day (2024)

It's time to elevate your sandwiches.

Raise your hand if you're huge sandwich lover. ✋

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Honestly, who isn't?

If you're looking for delicious and easy ways to elevate everyone's favorite lunch food, these sandwich recipes are perfect for you to try!

Go fancy with a fried scallop sandwich or stick with a classic grilled cheese. Whatever you're craving, we've rounded up the most scrumptious sandwich recipes in all the land.

1. Egg Salad Sandwich

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This sandwich is packed with a creamy, zesty mixture of soft-boiled eggs, Parmesan, herbs, and lemon.It's truly the stuff of legends.

Recipe:Egg Salad Sandwich

2. Banh Mi Meatball Sandwich

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Homemade sweet and spicy pork meatballs are the flavor-packed star of this sandwich. A smear of sriracha mayo and pickled veggies take this banh mi to new heights.

Recipe:Banh Mi Meatball Sandwich

3. Meat Lover's Sandwich Roll

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Savor the ultimate meaty delight with this sandwich roll recipe. Flattened sandwich bread is stacked with favorites like provolone, mortadella, ham, capicola, pepperoni, and salami, then rolled up for a flavor-packed treat.

Recipe:Meat Lover's Sandwich Roll

4. Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich

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Enchante, Instant Pot French dip! Didn't know you could make this beloved sandwich at home? If you have an instant pot and this recipe, you absolutely can. It sandwiches some of your favorite flavors — soy sauce, rosemary, garlic, onion — in a delicious French roll.

Recipe:Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich

5. 7-Layer Steak Sandwich

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While this sandwich may be seven layers *high (of) steaks,* it's really a low stakes situation to make it: it'll definitely taste good. Basically, you just need to cook the steaks, cook the veggies, and build it all into seven layers of deliciousness.

Recipe:7-Layer Steak Sandwich

6. Keto Breakfast Sandwich

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Yep, you read that right. This sandwich is keto, meaning instead of bread, we used eggs. Put some cheddar cheese and sausage patties in between the two "buns" to create a protein-packed meal.

Recipe:Keto Breakfast Sandwich

7. Chickpea Salad Sandwich

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Who doesn't love chunky chickpea salad? Add bell peppers and onions for that desired crunch, and spread vegan mayo to add more flavor. This sandwich only takes a few minutes to make, so it's perfect for lunch prep.

Recipe:Chickpea Salad Sandwich

8. Hummus, Veggie, And Goat Cheese Sandwich

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It's the ultimate spreadable sandwich, with goat cheese, hummus and balsamic vinegar. Plus, the sliced cucumbers give it a great crunch. This recipe makes four sandwiches, making ideal to bring to a picnic.

Recipe:Hummus, Veggie, And Goat Cheese Sandwich

9. Gabrielle Hamilton's Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

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The secret behind this crisp, fast, just better grilled cheese sandwich is (shhhh) mayonnaise. This scrumptious spin on a classic sandwich is absolutely perfect for cold winter evenings. What's more cozy than eating a grilled cheese sandwich and drinking a mug of hot cocoa? Even better, you can probably avoid stepping out into the cold to get groceries, as you most likely have all three ingredients already in your kitchen.

Recipe:Gabrielle Hamilton's Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

10. Chinese Pulled Pork Sandwiches With Kale and Apple Slaw

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Your takeout Chinese gets revamped with this just-messy-enough pulled pork sandwich and bonus kale and apple slaw. This sandwich is flavor-packed, withdried shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce,toasted sesame oil, ginger and garlic. This recipe makes four Chinese pulled pork sandwiches — so you can either have some friends over or save some for leftovers!

Recipe:Chinese Pulled Pork Sandwiches With Kale and Apple Slaw

11. Italian Veggie Sliders With Whipped Pesto and Feta Spread

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Looking for a new game day slider? We got you. This sandwich is shockingly refreshing, filled with tons of veggies: peppers, zucchini, and fresh basil. Plus, the whipped pesto feta spread is to die for — resist the temptation to eat the spread with a spoon.

Recipe:Italian Veggie Sliders With Whipped Pesto and Feta Spread

12. Egg Sandwich With Basil Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes

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This Panera copycat recipe hits every time. All you need to make this Mediterranean dream sandwich are Roma tomatoes, cheese, pesto, eggs, spinach, cheddar cheese, and ciabatta. Eat it for breakfast, for lunch, for dinner — or for all of the above! We won't judge — it's that good.

Recipe:Egg Sandwich With Basil Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes

13. Pancake Breakfast Sandwich

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Yes, you read that right. Substitute bread for pancakes to make breakfast fun and delicious! If you can't decide between a sweet or savory first meal of the day, then this dish is perfect because you can have both. Pancakes + sausage = the best solution. In just 45 minutes, this bad boy could be yours.

Recipe: Pancake Breakfast Sandwich

14. Sharp Cheddar and Mustardy Greens Breakfast Sandwich

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Your morning just leveled up. You'll come for the fried eggs, but you'll stay for the sharp cheddar cheese and Swiss chard. This sandwich is so delicious, you'll want to make it for dinner, too. Brinner, anyone?

Recipe:Sharp Cheddar and Mustardy Greens Breakfast Sandwich

15. Sriracha Bacon Egg Salad Sandwich

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Sriracha + bacon. What could be better? This sandwich only requires four ingredients, so it can be made on-the-go. The sriracha adds a kick that will give you a jumpstart to your day. Make it open-faced or use two slices of bread.

Recipe:Sriracha Bacon Egg Salad Sandwich

16. Pan Bagnat: Le French Tuna Salad Sandwich

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"Pan bagnat” means “bathed bread” —if that's not the best thing you've ever heard. To make matters even better, this sandwich requires a lot of olive oil. Add it to, well, everything for that ~je ne sais quoi.~

Recipe:Pan Bagnat: Le French Tuna Salad Sandwich

17. Nori Veggie Wraps

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Easy, vegetarian, and customizable. This version has hummus, carrots, greens, sriracha and avocado, all rolled in a nori sheet. Add rice for a more sushi-like experience. Now that'sa wrap!

Recipe:Nori Veggie Wraps

18. Flank Steak on Texas Toast With Chimichurri

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What's better than juicy, garlicky, and fragrant steak smushed between two pieces of our favorite Texas toast? The answer is NOTHING.

Recipe:Flank Steak on Texas Toast With Chimichurri

19. The Scuttlebutt

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This sandwich is flexible: Use fresh tomatoes and basil in the summer and roasted roots and chiffonaded kale in the winter. Whatever you do, it's going to be awesome.

Recipe:The Scuttlebutt

20. Smoky Tempeh and Hummus Sandwiches

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Hearty, vegan tempeh meets creamy hummus. It's a match made in 'wich heaven.

Recipe:Smoky Tempeh and Hummus Sandwiches

21. Avocado Crab Rolls

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Feeling crabby? This butter-toasted roll bursting with crab and bound by avocado mayonnaise is sure to cure your woes.

Recipe:Avocado Crab Rolls

22. Caramelized Pork Bánh Mì

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Don't let the name steer you away — this seasoned pork tenderloin could be a recipe on its own. But we sure like it in a sandwich.

Recipe:Caramelized Pork Bánh Mì

23. Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes

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Easy, filling, and inexpensive, this is the only vegan sloppy Joe recipe you'll ever need. And it sure rivals your meat-packed version.

Recipe:Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes

24. Pistachio-Crusted Chicken Tortas

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The pistachio bits add a welcome crunch to the softness of the beans and avocado sauce. We recommend a handful of napkins to accompany you while you're eating.

Recipe:Pistachio-Crusted Chicken Tortas

25. Shrimp Salad Sandwich

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This dilly, mayonnaisey shrimp sandwich is a classic Norwegian summer food. They may have lacked in the World Cup, but good work here, Norway!

Recipe:Shrimp Salad Sandwich

26. Provençal Tuna Melt

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Packed with lots of flavors, this makes for an excellent and healthy dinner. Granted, it's as healthy as a tuna melt can be.

Recipe:Provençal Tuna Melt

27. Bocadillo El Camino: Spanish Omelet Sandwich to Go

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Need a grab-and-go dinner? This mildly sweet omelet goes beautifully with the garlicky aioli and tangy tomato. The baguette completes this handheld godsend.

Recipe:Bocadillo El Camino: Spanish Omelet Sandwich to Go

28. Fried Scallop Sandwich

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These sandwiches were delicious served with peppery arugula and a ripe, juicy tomato, but it was the easy-to-prepare, irresistible salsa verde mayo that made this our dinnertime favorite.

Recipe:Fried Scallop Sandwich

29. My Best Tomato Sandwich

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It’s nothing fancy, but there's something about two pieces of toast spread with mayo and stuffed as generously as possible with slices of ripe tomato — it makes life good.

Recipe:My Best Tomato Sandwich

30. New England Lobster Rolls With Lemon Chive Mayonnaise

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Meet the aforementioned crab roll's big brother. This sweet, tender lobster meat in a warm, buttery roll gets us every time.

Recipe:New England Lobster Rolls With Lemon Chive Mayonnaise

31. Steak and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich

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This steak and roasted red pepper sandwich is the perfect combination of savory and tangy! You won't want to have a different sandwich ever again after tasting this!

Recipe:Steak and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich

32. Corned Beef Sandwiches With Copycat Grouchos Sauce

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If you have a toaster oven at work, you can get the warm, melty cheesiness by toasting it right before you eat it. To combat sogginess, bring the dressing on the side and slather it on before eating.

Recipe:Corned Beef Sandwiches With Copycat Grouchos Sauce

33. Tempeh Bacon BLT With Kimchi, Avocado, and Chipotle Mayo

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Squeeze some lime juice over the avocados to keep them fresh in the work fridge.

Recipe:Tempeh Bacon BLT With Kimchi, Avocado, and Chipotle Mayo

34. Deli-Style Tuna Salad Sandwich

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Because by Friday you won't want to eat five-day-old tuna salad, mix up a bulk batch of the mayo, veggies, and relish on Sunday. Then, each weeknight, scoop out a portion of the mayo mixture and mix with one 5-ounce can of tuna.

Recipe:Deli-Style Tuna Salad Sandwich

35. Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Sandwiches

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Yes, if you eat it at work, you'll probably be eating it chilled. Still tastier than sad deli chicken on white bread.

Recipe:Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Sandwiches

36. Greek Chicken and Kale Pita Sandwiches

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Bring the dressing on the side so your pita doesn't get soggy — a lunchbox like one ofthesehas handy side containers that would work well for dressing.

Recipe:Greek Chicken and Kale Pita Sandwiches

37. Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Sandwich

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Your favorite summer salad between two pieces of bread. This is another instance when you should pack your dressing separately and drizzle it on at lunchtime.

Recipe:Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Sandwich

38. Garlic, Prosciutto, Heirloom Tomato, and Cheese Sandwich

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OK, so your office break room probably doesn't have a panini press. But a toaster works just fine: Pack the filling separate from the bread, then toast the bread and assemble it right before eating. With prosciutto and tomato to make up for it, you won't even mind.

Recipe:Garlic, Prosciutto, Heirloom Tomato, and Cheese Sandwich

40. Za'atar-Spiced Chicken and Bell Pepper Sandwich With Labneh

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Spiced chicken and bell peppers make the perfect pairing!

Recipe:Za'atar-Spiced Chicken and Bell Pepper Sandwich With Labneh

41. Jerk Chicken Sandwich With Jicama and Papaya Slaw

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You can eat this sandwich warm or cold — either way, it's delicious and will surely keep you satisfied!

Recipe:Jerk Chicken Sandwich With Jicama and Papaya Slaw

42. Peanut Butter and Basil Sandwich on a Baguette

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Simple, unexpected, and delicious. (Just make sure you spread on enough peanut butter to keep you full through the afternoon.)

Recipe:Peanut Butter and Basil Sandwich on a Baguette

43. Salami Cream Cheese Sandwich

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Garlic, onion, and dill cream cheese pull this out of the sandwich territory.

Recipe:Salami Cream Cheese Sandwich

44. Halloumi, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Rocket (aka Arugula) Sandwich

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Halloumi is a DELICIOUS cheese that stands up incredibly well to frying and grilling.

Recipe:Halloumi, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Rocket (aka Arugula) Sandwich

45. Goat Cheese Sandwich With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes never tasted better!

Recipe:Goat Cheese Sandwich With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

46. Brooklyn Avenue Sandwich With Pastrami, Coleslaw, and Russian Dressing

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Here's another instance when you'd want to pack that dressing (and maybe even the coleslaw) on the side and put them on right before eating.

Recipe:Brooklyn Avenue Sandwich With Pastrami, Coleslaw, and Russian Dressing

47. Classic Monte Cristo

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Think ham and cheese, but with a French toast–style treatment for the bread. Eat it also for breakfast or, really, anytime.

Recipe:Classic Monte Cristo

48. Cuban From Miami

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The key will be getting ahold of some solid Cuban bread, but it'll be worth it.

Recipe:Cuban From Miami

50. Baked Potato Grilled Cheese

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Like potato skins, but ON A SANDWICH. It doesn't get better than this, you guys.

Recipe:Baked Potato Grilled Cheese

51. Primanti’s Sandwich From Pittsburgh

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The french fries go IN the sandwich. **Chef's kiss** Such innovation.

Recipe:Primanti’s Sandwich From Pittsburgh

52. Microwave Prep Breakfast Sandwiches

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No skillet? No problem. You still deserve a good-ass breakfast sandwich.

Recipe:Microwave Prep Breakfast Sandwiches

53. Cauliflower Grilled Cheese

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Literally the best-case scenario for subbing cauliflower in for bread.

Recipe:Cauliflower Grilled Cheese

54. The Ultimate Hummus and Veggie Sandwich

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The MVP of this sandwich is the hummus and extra-fresh sprouts.

Recipe:The Ultimate Hummus and Veggie Sandwich

55. Frico Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

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This grilled cheese is taking grilled cheese to a whoooooole new level!

Recipe:Frico Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

56. Grilled Fontina and Blackberry Basil Smash Sandwiches

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The combination of grilled fontina and blackberry will leave you wanting more!

Recipe:Grilled Fontina and Blackberry Basil Smash Sandwiches

57. Grilled Cheese With Gouda, Roasted Mushrooms, and Onions

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Take this grilled cheese to work for lunch and you'll have all your coworkers begging for you to make them this delicacy.

Recipe:Grilled Cheese With Gouda, Roasted Mushrooms, and Onions

58. Strawberry Bruschetta Grilled Cheese

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The savory cheese and sweet strawberries are the perfect combination!

Recipe:Strawberry Bruschetta Grilled Cheese

60. Peanut Butter and Fruit Sandwich

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Slice those green apples as thinly as possible, and then add maple syrup and cinnamon.

Recipe:Peanut Butter and Fruit Sandwich

What's your all-time favorite sandwich recipe? Feel free to leave them in the comments below!

This article contains content previously curated by Natalie Brown,Guillermo del Palacio, and Rachel Sanders. It was compiled by Salimah McCullough.

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