It's time to elevate your sandwiches.
Raise your hand if you're huge sandwich lover. ✋
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
2. Banh Mi Meatball Sandwich
3. Meat Lover's Sandwich Roll
4. Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich
5. 7-Layer Steak Sandwich
6. Keto Breakfast Sandwich
7. Chickpea Salad Sandwich
8. Hummus, Veggie, And Goat Cheese Sandwich
13. 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?
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.
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.~
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
39. Marinated Chickpea Sandwich With Lemon Confit
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Chickpeas never tasted better!
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!
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.)
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!
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
49. Grilled Chicken Melt With Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
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More proof that anything on ciabatta is heaven.
Recipe:Grilled Chicken Melt With Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
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.
55. Frico Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
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This grilled cheese is taking grilled cheese to a whoooooole new level!
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!
59. Grilled Ham, Cheese, and Pickle Sandwiches
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Yum!
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.
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.