Ree Drummond has never exactly kept her love of sandwiches a secret. In fact, they’re right up there with her favorite things to make and eat—especially when life gets busy and the cowboys get hungry! And it makes sense. A sandwich can be as simple or as loaded as you want it to be, which is probably why they show up so often in her kitchen.
That’s where these simple sandwich recipes come in. Some are the kind you can stir together in one bowl, like a creamy egg or tuna salad with just enough crunch mixed in, then scoop onto bread and call it a day. Others have a little something more to ‘em, with melty cheese tucked into toasted slices or warm sliders brushed with buttery goodness and baked all at once. There’s even a chickpea sandwich with a little kick, and a pesto chicken salad that feels like something you’d pack for a spring picnic, even if you’re just eating at your desk.
The best part is how wonderfully unfussy these sandwiches are. You can make them ahead, throw them together in a few minutes, or pull them out of the oven when you need something warm and satisfying. There are no complicated steps and no long ingredient lists—just real food that tastes good and makes lunchtime feel a little less rushed. Because around here, a good sandwich isn’t an afterthought. It’s the thing you look forward to!
Loaded Egg Salad Sandwich
We take egg salad pretty seriously around here! This version folds crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, tangy pickles, and a little sriracha into the mix, so every bite has a bit of crunch and just the right amount of kick.
Get Ree’s Loaded Egg Salad Sandwich recipe.
Ham Salad
There’s something very satisfying about chopping up leftover ham and turning it into a creamy, scoopable salad with mayo, mustard, and a little crunch from celery or pickles. It comes together in about 15 minutes, then all you need is bread to pile it on top of.
Get the Ham Salad recipe.
Buffalo Chickpea Sandwiches
These have all the flavor of buffalo chicken, just with smashed chickpeas tossed in a tangy, spicy sauce instead. Add a swipe of ranch or blue cheese and a handful of lettuce, and you’ve got a sandwich that tastes a little more exciting than your usual desk lunch.
Get Ree’s Buffalo Chickpea Sandwiches recipe.
Tuna Melts
A good tuna melt hits that perfect middle ground between quick and comforting. The tuna salad gets piled onto bread, topped with cheese, and toasted until everything is warm and melty with just enough crunch on the outside.
Get Ree’s Tuna Melts recipe.
Pesto Chicken Salad Croissants
This one uses store-bought pesto to keep things easy, mixed into a creamy chicken salad with a little yogurt for brightness. Spoon it into buttery croissants and it instantly tastes like something you’d pack for a picnic, even if you’re just eating at your kitchen counter!
Get Ree’s Pesto Chicken Salad Croissants recipe.
Irish Grilled Cheese
It starts like any grilled cheese, but the filling brings in sharp Irish cheddar to make things a little more interesting. It still cooks up in minutes, just with a bit more flavor tucked inside!
Get Ree’s Irish Grilled Cheese recipe.
Italian Sandwich
This sandwich is all about layers! Salami, ham, cheese, shredded lettuce, and a drizzle of dressing sounds simple, but it’s delicious. You can stack everything ahead of time and wrap it up, then just grab it when you’re heading out the door.
Get the Italian Sandwich recipe.
Tuna Salad
Tuna salad is simple, classic, and always worth keeping in the fridge—especially on busy weeks. It’s just tuna mixed with mayo, mustard, and a few crunchy extras, ready to be scooped onto bread whenever you need something fast.
Get Ree’s Tuna Salad recipe.
Ham and Cheese Sliders
These beauties go into the oven all at once, which makes them especially nice when you don’t feel like assembling sandwiches one by one. The soft rolls, melty cheese, and buttery topping all come together into something completely delicious that you can share with your whole crew.
Get the Ham and Cheese Sliders recipe.
Tomato Sandwich
When tomatoes are good, this is really all you need: thick slices, a swipe of mayo, salt, pepper, and soft white bread. It takes about five minutes to make and tastes like a dream!
Get the Tomato Sandwich recipe.
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