50 recipes to up your sandwich game

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When was the last time you ate a sandwich? If we had to guess, we'd say fairly recently. Sandwiches are a remarkably popular choice for a meal in North America, which, according to Fortune Business Insights, made up almost 46% of the $165.43 billion global sandwich market in 2025. No matter where you might be on the continent, you're likely enjoying sandwiches on a semi-regular basis.

And who could blame you? Sandwiches, though basic in concept, serve as the ultimate meal vehicles. Requiring no forks, knives, or spoons, the bread functions as its own utensil to deliver flavor directly from plate to mouth. There are an infinite number of sandwich combinations to try, though a recent analysis from Tastewise found that interest in club and ham sandwiches has jumped up for 2026.

Those are both excellent options, but they're really just starting points. Whether you prefer tuna or egg salad, pastrami or roast beef, sandwiches are inherently customizable. Deciding on the bread, the veggies, the condiments, and any other add-ons your heart desires can make all the difference—and frankly, the possibilities are overwhelming.

To help you narrow things down, Stacker compiled a list of our favorite sandwich recipes from Allrecipes. Hot, cold, pressed, dipped, or open-faced, these sandwiches represent a range of dishes that will keep you satisfied whenever you find yourself craving one of this country's favorite foods. Read on to find your next meal.

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Delicious Egg Salad for Sandwiches

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Grilled Chicken Salad Sandwich

- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

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Chicago-Inspired Italian Beef Sandwich

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 10 mins
- Total: 1 hr 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here

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Super-Easy Pulled Pork Sandwiches

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 9 hrs
- Total: 9 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 20
- Yield: 20 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Vietnamese Sandwich

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Classic Cuban Midnight (Medianoche) Sandwich

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 8 mins
- Total: 23 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Cucumber Sandwiches III

- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 35
- Yield: 35 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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How to Make a Tuna Melt

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 open-face sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

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Meatball Sandwich

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

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Easy French Dip Sandwiches

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Spicy Tuna Fish Sandwich

- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Grilled Cheese Sandwich

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here

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Basic Air Fryer Hot Dogs

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 2
- Read more about the recipe here

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Reuben Sandwich II

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Corn Dogs

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 corndogs
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

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Baked Ham and Cheese Party Sandwiches

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 24 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Pulled Chicken Sloppy Joes (Sloppy Chickens)

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 40 mins
- Total: 1 hr 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here

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Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

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Philly Steak Sandwich

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

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Banh Mi

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 1 sandwich
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

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Inside-Out Grilled Cheese Sandwich

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 sandwich
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here

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Easy Slow Cooker French Dip

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 7 hrs
- Total: 7 hrs 10 mins
- Servings: 9
- Yield: 9 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Cauliflower Cheesy Bites

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 cheesy bites
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 7 hrs
- Total: 7 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Bologna Salad Sandwich Spread I

- Prep: 20 mins
- Additional: 2 hrs 20 mins
- Total: 2 hrs 40 mins
- Servings: 48
- Yield: 6 cups
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

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Chef John's Cuban Sandwich

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 6 mins
- Total: 21 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 large sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Monte Cristo Sandwich

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 sandwich
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 3
- Yield: 2 to 3 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

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How to Make a Tuna Melt

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 open-face sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

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Tuna Melts

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Curried Egg Sandwiches

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich with Garlic Mayo

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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Tuna Egg Sandwich

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Traditional Gyros

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Additional: 2 hrs 15 mins
- Total: 2 hrs 75 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 19
- Read more about the recipe here

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Slow Cooker Sausage with Sauce

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 6 hrs
- Total: 6 hrs 5 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Creamy Vegetable Sandwich Spread

- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 40
- Yield: 5 cups
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Dash's Donair

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

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Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 8 mins
- Total: 13 mins
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 sandwich
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

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The Original Donair From the East Coast of Canada

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 10 mins
- Additional: 8 hrs 30 mins
- Total: 9 hrs 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

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Roasted Pork Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)

- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 7 mins
- Total: 32 mins
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 sandwich
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here