29 Fancy Sandwiches to Make You Forget About Regular Lunches
There’s something comforting about a good sandwich, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. If you’re looking to switch up your routine, why not try some unique sandwich recipes that pack a flavorful punch? Using fresh ingredients and a few unexpected twists, these recipes are perfect for adding variety to your meals. These creative combinations will make every bite feel like a treat.
Grown Up Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A Grown Up Grilled Cheese Sandwich made with 3 types of cheeses, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, thinly sliced tomato, spring mix, caramelized onions, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, all on crunchy, buttery sourdough bread.
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Pimento Cheese Sandwich
Pimento cheese is one of the best sandwich fillings ever. Try this pimento cheese recipe if you’re looking for new sandwich ideas!
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Avocado Crab Salad BLT Sandwich
Warm toasty bread, cool creamy avocado and crab, fresh baby spinach, juicy tomatoes, thick crispy bacon, and a secret ingredient that takes it all to the next level.
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Spring Salmon Sandwiches with Pea Sprouts + Lemon-Dill Aioli
This sandwich is inspired by my favourite at Terra Breads – a local bakery and cafe. It features tender, flaky salmon, sweet pea shoots, thin slices of crisp cucumber, and a delicious aioli with dill, lemon zest and juice. Served on super-soft ciabatta bread, it is divine.
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Blackened Grouper Sandwich
Mild, firm-fleshed grouper is a great choice for blackening in this simple but flavorful blackened grouper sandwich. Adorned with just a slice of juicy tomato and a good smear of Cajun remoulade on a crisp, buttered bun, this sandwich is casual summer lunch at its finest.
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Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches
The tea sandwich is one of the most elegant, portable, and practical picnic sandwiches around. They’re easy to make, loaded with creamy, lemon-zested chicken salad (that you can make in advance), they’re easy to transport, and even easier to manage on the picnic blanket.
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Ribeye Steak Sandwich with Chimichurri
This Ribeye Steak Sandwich with Chimichurri, garlic butter, and caramelized onions is the ultimate sandwich! Grilled and placed between two pieces of crusty, cheesy sourdough bread, this steak sandwich recipe is the one you’ll make again and again!
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Truffle Roast Beef Sandwich
Upgrade your lunch game with this truffle roast beef sandwich. Juicy beef, savory truffle aioli and crusty bread make for a decadent and satisfying bite.
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Chopped Italian Sandwich
Whether you need a quick, casual dinner idea, a crowd-pleasing recipe for a potluck, or the perfect tailgate snack, this chopped Italian sandwich is always a hit.
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Churrasco Italiano
The Churrasco Italiano is a delectable Chilean sandwich with thin slices of grilled steak, mayonnaise, tomatoes, and avocado served on fresh bread rolls. Named for its ingredients’ colors representing the Italian flag—green avocado, white mayo, and red tomatoes—this sandwich is as vibrant as it is delicious.
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Easy Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich
Mouth-watering fried shrimp served on crusty French bread and smothered with homemade remoulade sauce. You’ll be amazed at how quick and easy it is to make this classic southern style dish at home!
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Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)
This Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich) Recipe has the most vibrant combination of flavors, textures, colors, and ingredients – and they’re super easy to make at home! Loaded with tender marinated pork, pickled vegetables, mayonnaise, and fresh herbs on a French baguette, enjoy banh mi as an on-the-go lunch or dinner.
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Steak Grilled Cheese
A Steak Grilled Cheese easily combines a Philly cheesesteak with a grilled cheese into one flavorful comfort food. It takes only 15 minutes to stuff sliced steak, cheese, and onion between buttery bread–a gourmet sandwich that’s grown-up.
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Croque Monsieur
The perfect lunch or dinner, this Croque Monsieur Recipe is a tasty sandwich with béchamel sauce, ham, cheese, and more. A hearty meal that you will want to make over and over again.
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Classic Muffuletta With Olive Salad
Muffuletta is a truly savoury, zesty and piquant sandwich. Traditionally made out of one whole loaf of bread and then cut into wedges, it can just as easily be made into individual servings. Olive salad is the delicious “secret” ingredient to this sandwiches popularity.
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Grilled Pepper & Mozzarella Sandwiches
These simple but flavorful Grilled Pepper & Mozzarella Sandwiches are a perfect vegetarian summer dinner that comes together in only 20 minutes!
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Chicken Philly Sandwiches
Try these delicious Chicken Philly Sandwiches! They’re loaded with thinly sliced chicken, sautéed onions, and peppers, all smothered in gooey Provolone cheese. It’s a deliciously satisfying meal that’s easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit at the dinner table.
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Pressed Italian Picnic Sandwiches
This Italian picnic sandwich recipe is ideal for parties, picnics, game day, BBQs, road trips, tailgating and gatherings. Boasting ham, cheese, salad veggies, and olive spread, all wrapped in ciabatta bread, this is perhaps the best picnic sandwich ever.
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Veggie Tuna Salad Sandwich
Veggie Tuna Salad is a classic New York deli and bagel store classic. The creamy salad is loaded with crispy and chopped vegetables. Veggie tuna can be enjoyed on a bagel, wrap, or on a bed of greens.
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Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Sandwich
Tired of buying the same old soggy sandwiches for lunch? Why not make your own crispy and delicious air fryer pesto chicken sandwich? It’s a simple way to enjoy a satisfying lunch without the disappointment of store-bought options. Give it a try!
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Blackberry Brie Grilled Cheese
Looking for a fun twist on a grilled cheese sandwich? Try this delicious version with juicy blackberries and gooey brie cheese for a unique sweet and savory combo.
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Philly Cheesesteak
Delicious Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches made with tender ribeye steak, sauteed onions and green bell peppers, and gooey melted provolone cheese on a delicious toasted hoagie roll. This iconic American comfort food is super easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners and game days.
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BLT Sandwich
Crispy bacon is the star of this show, with lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and creamy homemade mayonnaise in supporting roles.
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Apple and Brie Grilled Cheese with Hot Honey
Sweet tart apple, creamy, earthy brie, crispy, buttery toast and a drizzle of honey. Honey adds both a sweet and savory flavor that makes this apple and brie sandwich stand out from the rest!
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Air Fryer Reuben Sandwich
This Air Fryer Reuben Sandwich is piled high with slices of corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing.
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Monte Cristo Sandwich
You’re in for a treat with this Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe! In fact, I am sharing two ways to prepare and serve this famous sandwich. You can either make a Traditional Monte Cristo or go with a Deep Fried Monte Cristo Sandwich. Heck, maybe make both!
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The Almost-Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich
The perfect grilled cheese sandwich is one of humankind’s highest accomplishments. Perfectly toasted bread meets warm, melty cheese. This delicious cheese toastie that uses three cheeses for that cheesy flavor hit!
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Asparagus on Toast
Asparagus on toast is a delicious and quick breakfast, lunch, or snack. This is a versatile recipe that let’s you add whatever flavors and ingredients you like.
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Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Prosciutto and Fig Jam
This gourmet grilled cheese sandwich is packed with flavor from tangy goat cheese, salty prosciutto, and sweet fig jam.
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