Oh, the sandwich. Truly, a clever culinary invention. Who knew so many different, delicious combinations of foods and flavors could be so easily "sandwiched" between two slices of bread and eaten by hand? And when we say so many combinations, we truly mean it. We've managed to round up ten great sandwich recipes (plus a bonus one of honorable mention). But there are so many more that could and should make this list! So consider this part one. And one day soon we'll be back with another ten of our favorites!
1. Dagwood Sandwich
What isn't on this sandwich?! You thought Arby's had the meats? THIS puppy has the meats, and then some! Upon first glance at the ingredients, there could be some items here that might confuse you. But don't be deterred. When they all come together, it's sandwich magic! And then all you'll have to worry about is how to get the whole thing in your mouth at once.
Get The Recipe Here: Dagwood Sandwich
Recommended Products For This Recipe:
Kenny & Ziggy's Delicatessen Fresh Roasted Turkey
Vlasic Bread & Butter Pickle Chips
Cento Boneless Skinless Sardines in Olive Oil
Russ and Daughters' Shissel Rye Bread
2. Grilled Tuna Melt
It's hard to be beat this oldie but goodie. Whether it's drunk food, late night food, or just a solid lunch, you really can't go wrong. Serve it open faced or properly topped, your call. But either way, this one's got both taste and texture going for it. Win win!
Get The Recipe Here: Grilled Tuna Melt
Recommended Products For This Recipe:
Wild Planet Wild Albacore Tuna (This is our favorite brand and it's tested for mercury)
Maille Dijon Mustard
3. Chopped Cheese Sandwich
This is a true New York (Bronx to be exact) bodega sandwich at its best. It starts with ground chuck (burger meat) combined with cheese on the griddle and the goodness grows from there. It's so stinkin' good, it's hard to eat just one…save for how full you'll feel after you finish one. And for all its delectable simplicity, this sandwich is almost too good to be true. Thankfully it's not and you can easily whip one up at home!
Get The Recipe Here: Chopped Cheese Sandwich
Recommended Products For This Recipe:
Crowd Cow Premium Ground Beef
La Tourangelle Avocado Oil
4. "Healthy" Philly Cheesesteak
Under normal circumstances, Philly Cheesesteaks are anything but healthy, especially when your cheese of choice is the made-for-space kind that comes out of a whipped cream type bottle and has a name that ends in Whizz (with any number of z's). But you can up the healthiness quotient but using quality, clean (chemical-free/"real food") ingredients. So that's exactly what we did with this and in our opinion, it tastes so much better!
Get The Recipe Here: "Healthy" Philly Cheesesteak
Recommended Products For This Recipe:
Farm Foods Market Grass-Fed Boneless Rib Eye
California Ranch Everyday Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Lee & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
5. Bacon Cubano Press
A good Cuban sandwich can be hard to find. So thank goodness for this delectable recipe that you can make at home! And if you have a griddle or a panini press, even better! The secret ingredient in this recipe is the extra pork, which we're serving up in the form on bacon. (Who doesn't love bacon)!? And if you're being extra indulgent, definitely add the bacon mustard. It'll take you over the top!
Get The Recipe Here: Bacon Cubano Press
Recommended Products For This Recipe:
Smithfield Roasted Golden Rotisserie Tenderloin
Smithfield Original Hometown Bacon
Inglehoffer Applewood Bacon Mustard
Mt. Olive Hamburger Dill Pickle Chips
Dash Everyday Griddle
De'Longhi Retro Panini Grill
6. The Classic Patty Melt
This one is tricky. Why? Because some would classify this amazing dish as a burger, largely due to its burger patty. But it's specifically not served on a bun, so can it truly be classified as a burger? The jury's still out on this one. But what isn't in question whatsoever is just how dang tasty a patty melt is. It's like the ultimate in comfort food and will take you back to your childhood–or perhaps Marty McFly's parents' childhood–when diners were very much a thing.
Get The Recipe Here: The Classic Patty Melt
Recommended Products For This Recipe:
Crowd Cow Premium Ground Beef
Vlasic Bread & Butter Pickle Chips
All-Clad B1 Anodized Nonstick 12" Fry Pan with Lid
7. Prosciutto Egg Salad Sandwich
There's egg salad sandwiches. And then there's those with prosciutto. Whole new level, people. And then we added some finely chopped Tuscan kale for crunch and bam! So much taste and texture happening at once, it's almost too much. Emphasis on almost.
Get The Recipe Here: Prosciutto Egg Salad Sandwich
Recommended Products For This Recipe:
Fusionbrands EggXact Peel
OXO Good Grips Potato Masher
Maille Dijon Mustard
Harissa Condiment (In Tube, Spicy)
8. Turkey and Cranberry Club
This is a sandwich easily served after Thanksgiving, but who's to say you can't serve this any other time?! No one, that's who. And if you don't have proper roasted turkey, you can either buy some or use deli meat! Either way, it's really the flavors we're looking for here, along with the comfort that usually accompanies this sandwich. Thanksgiving food is cozy food and when times are tough, comforting, cozy food is king.
Get The Recipe Here: Turkey and Cranberry Club
Recommended Products For This Recipe:
Hinck's Turkey Farm Roasted Sous Vide Turkey Breast
Kenny & Ziggy's Delicatessen Fresh Roasted Turkey
Crowd Cow Thick Cut Bacon
9. Bitesize Cucumber Sandwiches
We had to include a sandwich for our friendly vegetarians because it's not just meat that goes well between two slices of bread. Oh no. Granted, this recipe is for those vegetarians who do, indeed, eat cheese. But you know what we're saying. Equal opportunity sandwiching here, people! Sandwiches for all! This one goes great with a round of tennis or while watching Breakfast at Wimbledon…in 2021.
Get The Recipe Here: Bitesize Cucumber Sandwiches
Recommended Products For This Recipe:
Ben's Cream Cheese
Stracchino Cheese from Italy by Carozzi
Sophie Conran for Portmeirion Sandwich Tray
10. Garlicky Pork Hero
This mighty tasty sandwich is like a French dip met a cheesesteak, fell in love, and had a baby, but that baby was made out of pork. Top that with some delicious roasted garlic and bacon gravy–yes, we said bacon gravy–and you've got yourself one heck of hero, hoagie, whatever you want to call it sandwich!
Get The Recipe Here: Garlicky Pork Hero
Recommended Products For This Recipe:
Smithfield Roasted Garlic and Herb Marinated Fresh Pork Sirloin
All-Clad Pro-Release Bakeware Nonstick Half Sheet Pan with Rack
Reynold's Wrap Aluminum Foil
BONUS: The Classic Lobster Roll
It's arguable whether or not a lobster roll is a sandwich, so it's our Miss Congeniality or our Honorable Mention of this sandwich roundup. This is a debate we've had for years: If it's on a roll, such as the lobster in this recipe or a hot dog or brat, is it a sandwich? Does it qualify? (And for that matter, do sliders and burgers qualify as sandwiches)? Whatever the verdict is in your mind, the one thing we know to be 100% true 100% of the time is this: Lobster rolls are downright delicious. And if you're able to get your hands on some lobster, we highly recommend you give this recipe a go!
Get The Recipe Here: The Classic Lobster Roll
Recommended Products For This Recipe:
Check out our friends at Pierless Fish in Brooklyn. They sell 1.25 and 1.5lb lobsters by the
pair, deliver locally around New York City, and can also ship to you overnight in the US.
Crowd Cow also sells and ships lobster
Vermont Creamery Crème Fraîche