Gourmet Loaded Sandwiches Worthy of the Dinner Table
Stephanie Holmes
Cantonese-Style Porchetta Sandwich
Crispy, spicy, and supremely satisfying, this porchetta—or pork belly—sandwich is the stuff of dreams. The skin of the pork is wonderfully crackly and the slightly sweet provolone cheese offsets the heat from the spicy spread perfectly. Get the recipe here.
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Cheddar Cornbread Waffle BLT with Chipotle Butter
Although this sandwich is on the indulgent side, it still contains plenty of nutrients. Arugula, tomatoes, and bacon call back to a traditional BLT, but it also has layers of corn, avocado, and jalapeno peppers. Not to mention the tasty cheddar cornbread waffles that hold it all together. Get the recipe here.
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Piadina
This particular Italian sandwich is native to the Emilia-Romagna region and can easily be customized with what you have on hand. The flatbread is sturdy enough to support the ingredients, yet still tender. This recipe fills the sandwich with herbed ricotta, cold cuts, arugula and more, though you could always substitute what you have on hand.
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Spicy Roasted Shrimp Sandwich with Chipotle Avocado Mayonnaise
Avocado mayonnaise keeps the shrimp in this sandwich from getting too spicy, but there’s still enough heat to make your taste buds tingle. The contrast of the crusty bread, tender shrimp, and avocado slices turns this sandwich into one that can’t be beat. Get the recipe here.
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Grilled Buffalo Cauliflower Sandwich
This vegetarian sandwich is healthier than the original, but still every bit as comforting. Lightly charred, the cauliflower is spicy, buttery, and surprisingly satiating. The best part is that this delicious meal takes only 20 minutes to make. Get the recipe here.
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Sirloin Steak Sandwich with Horseradish Sauce
Tangy, peppery horseradish sauce is the perfect companion to tender thinly sliced sirloin steak. Combined with pickles and onions, this sandwich would make a formidable addition to any weeknight menu. Get the recipe here.
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Spicy Cod Sandwich
This garlicky, spicy cod sandwich is a great way to get your family to eat more fish. With a dollop of hot yogurt sauce on top, it has a nice bite to perk things up a bit. Get the recipe here.
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Slow Cooker Pastrami Sandwiches
With this recipe, the deli comes to you. Using your slow cooker, this sandwich is surprisingly easy to make, and even easier to eat! Keep it traditional by slathering spicy mustard on rye bread, or put it on a bun with melted cheese.
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Chipotle Pulled Pork with Pickled Peaches
This spicy pulled pork is unlike any you’ve ever tasted, especially when paired with the pickled peaches and slaw. Make some extra for leftovers, because once you taste this recipe, you’re going to want to eat it again and again.
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Green Grilled Cheese and Ranch Dippers
Avocado adds an extra dose of creaminess to this green grilled cheese. Spinach cuts the richness and provides more nutrients to balance out this recipe. Dip the sandwiches in yogurt ranch sauce for an even more indulgent experience.
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One Pan Sausage and Peppers Sandwich
Sausage and peppers have never been easier, or more delicious, thanks to this recipe. Using only one sheet pan, the sweet and savory flavors blend to create a juicy sandwich with minimal clean-up.
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Turkey Apple Bacon and Cheddar Sandwiches
This is not a sad turkey sandwich. No, this turkey, apple, bacon and cheddar sandwich is filled with tasty ingredients like crunchy apple slices, bacon, and micro greens to brighten up your day. Enjoy it as a tartine, or add another slice of toasted bread on top. Get the recipe here.
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Pork Belly Cornbread Waffle Banh Mi
Cultures collide in this sandwich in the most delicious way. Cornbread waffles replace the sandwich rolls, and rich pork belly is the perfect protein to pair with them. Get the recipe here.
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Slow Cooker Tri-Tip Sandwich
Eat like it’s the weekend, thanks to your slow cooker. Juicy tri-tip steak turns fork tender so that you can enjoy BBQ no matter what the weather looks like. Serve it with a tomato and cucumber salad, and you’ve got dinner all figured out. Get the recipe here.
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Lobster Rolls
Taste the spoils of the sea with this comforting recipe. Refreshing lobster salad fills these buttery buns, then gets topped with sesame seeds. Add some avocado slices if you’re feeling fancy—it’ll be ready in no time, so you have time to relax later.
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Pepperoni Pizza Flatbread Panini
Try out this alternative pizza sandwich for a quick and easy version of your favorite comfort food. All the familiar flavors of pizza are present, and you can easily customize the ingredients. Ready in 15 minutes—that’s way less time than it takes to get delivery! Get the recipe here.
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Italian Antipasto Sandwich
All the wonderful marinated veggies associated with traditional Italian appetizers are enjoyed on crusty bread in this recipe. Acidic and sweet, the veggies get a decadent drizzle of balsamic vinegar for a sandwich that’s perfect any time of day.
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Bacon Pear Fig and CHeese Panini
Grilled cheese certainly isn’t just for kids thanks to this hot panini recipe. Ready in 10 minutes, this bacon, pear, fig, and cheese panini is the ideal sweet and savory sandwich. Whip one up to enjoy with a glass of wine, or serve it to your family—everyone will love it.
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Hot Roast Beef Sandwich with Pepper Jack Sauce
This isn’t your typical roast beef sandwich! Your deli’s best roast beef gets topped with a creamy pepper jack cheese sauce in this recipe. Add a peppery arugula salad, and you’ll have dinner on the table in 20 minutes.
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Roasted Green Chili BLT
This BLT gets a nice kick of spice from roasted chilies and spicy mayo, but a healthy dose of guacamole will cool things off. Deceivingly simple, this recipe is perfect for a quick dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
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Porchetta Sandwich with Italian Salsa Verde
This porchetta sandwich with Italian salsa verde is a real treat. The acidity of the salsa cuts the rich fattiness of the porchetta for a beautifully rounded flavor. Pickling your onions also keeps their flavor mild, so don’t skip that step!. Get the recipe here.
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Portobello Cheesesteak
Even plant-based eaters can get their comfort food fix, thanks to this recipe. Mushrooms are cooked Philly cheesesteak-style, then piled on crusty bread with peppers and onions, before being topped with vegan “cheese”—if you don’t follow a vegan diet, feel free to use regular mozzarella or provolone cheese.
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Hot and Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
A particularly delicious slaw tops this spicy fried chicken sandwich. Covered in a homemade hot sauce, it’s sweet, spicy and just as good as anything you can get at your local fast food joint, if not better. Get the recipe here.
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Air Fryer Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sliders
These spicy, crispy sliders are sure to become your new favorite finger food sandwiches. The air-fried buffalo chicken is topped with ranch dressing and a pickle, combining all the familiar flavors together for mouthwatering results. Get the recipe here.
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Red Wine Caramelized Onion Burgers with Portobellos and Garlic Herb Cheese
Is a burger a sandwich? We think so, and this incredibly juicy burger will satisfy all your cravings. Onions and mushrooms are sauteed, caramelizing in the pan, before being smothered onto a juicy patty. And garlic herb cheese makes this easy recipe feel even fancier.
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