30 Best Sandwich Recipes That Bring Big Flavor in Every Layer
Sink your teeth into sliders, subs, and even sloppy joes!
When in doubt, make a sandwich. Whether you're throwing together an easy brown bag lunch or craving an overstuffed sub for supper, there's a sandwich for every occasion—simple or stacked! Ree Drummond knows this better than anyone. From the juicy steak sandwiches she whips up for Ladd to the endless creations served at The Mercantile, Ree's love for a good handheld meal runs deep. With that in mind, you can browse this list for some of the best sandwich ideas for lunch, dinner, or even a late-night snack. (Because who doesn't love a midnight melt every now and then?)
If classic sandwiches are what you're after, these options have you covered with chicken salad sandwiches, grilled cheese, and a traditional Reuben. Looking for something a little out of the box? Try Ree's take on steak sandwiches with wasabi cream sauce, ham sandwiches with pesto mayo, and a fun twist on pulled pork sandwiches piled onto salty pretzel buns! Any of these sandwich ideas would be a great addition to a picnic menu, but they also make the easiest 30-minute meals. So whether you're craving sliced deli meats, chicken, or cheese, this list has tons of ideas for fun and tasty sandwiches!
Steak Tortas
Packed with spice-rubbed sirloin, warm refried beans, creamy mayonnaise, sharp cheese, and crisp lettuce layered on a toasty roll, these hearty Tex-Mex tortas prove that a truly great sandwich can be a full meal all on its own.
Get Ree's Steak Tortas recipe.
Buffalo Chickpea Sandwiches
Bold, vegetarian-friendly, and full of unexpected flavor, these sandwiches are packed with zesty hot sauce, creamy blue cheese, crunchy celery, tangy pickles, lettuce, and chickpeas mashed just enough to keep things fun and textured.
Get Ree's Buffalo Chickpea Sandwiches recipe.
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Ree's tuna salad takes the classic sandwich to the next level. Her version mixes tuna with hard-boiled eggs, bell pepper, onion, sweet gherkins, and jalapeño for a nice kick—then it's dressed in mayo, Dijon mustard, and a splash of pickle juice.
Get Ree's Tuna Salad Sandwich recipe.
Pull-Apart Chicken Parm Sliders
Think sliders are just starter food? Think again. These take juicy chicken nuggets, mozzarella, marinara, and a touch of fresh pesto and stack them inside buttery rolls that bake together into one big pull-apart, sharable sandwich.
Get Ree's Pull-Apart Chicken Parm Sliders recipe.
Leftover Ham, Swiss, and Pear Panini
Meet your new favorite way to transform leftovers into lunch! Tender slices of leftover ham, gooey Swiss cheese, and crisp, ripe pear all get tucked into ciabatta rolls with a creamy, herby spread hiding inside.
Get Ree's Leftover Ham, Swiss, and Pear Panini recipe.
Monte Cristo
Brunch deserves a scrumptious sandwich, too! Layers of thinly-sliced deli ham and Swiss cheese that are sandwiched between bread that's been soaked in an eggy custard and fried to French-toast perfection. A light dusting of powdered sugar and a side of raspberry jam finish it off.
Get the Monte Cristo recipe.
Buffalo Cauliflower Sandwiches
This recipe takes roasted cauliflower steaks and tosses them in fiery buffalo sauce, then nestles them between toasted buns with cool ranch dressing and crisp lettuce. Get a veggie upgrade without losing any of the flavor punch.
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The Marlboro Man Sandwich
No sandwich roundup would be complete with Ladd Drummond's favorite steak sandwich! In Ree's own words: "It's meaty. It's manly. It's flavorful." The mouthwatering mixture of steak, onions, and gravy makes sure of it.
Get Ree's The Marlboro Man Sandwich recipe.
Chicken Parm Meatball Subs
Craving Italian? Combine two crowd-pleasing classics—chicken parm and meatballs—into one savory sub. It has all the cheesy, saucy goodness of chicken parm sandwiched between crispy, buttered hoagie rolls.
Get Ree's Chicken Parm Meatball Subs recipe.
Patty Melts
If you love both grilled cheeses and hamburgers, this warm sandwich will make you melt. It's chock full of caramelized onions, beef, and Swiss cheese within two slices of griddled rye bread.
Get Ree's Patty Melts recipe.
Tomato Sandwich
Simple doesn't mean boring! Some of the best sandwiches highlight seasonal ingredients, like this juicy summer sandwich made of white bread, mayo, and thick slices of heirloom tomatoes.
Get the Tomato Sandwich recipe.
Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes
You don't have to wait til game day to indulge in buffalo chicken goodness! This slow cooker-friendly recipe is spicy and saucy, like your favorite buffalo wings, but in sandwich form for a hearty weeknight dinner.
Get the Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes recipe.
Corned Beef Sandwich
Homemade corned beef takes this sandwich the extra mile! Served on marble rye bread with crunchy quick-pickled cabbage slaw and spicy mustard, it's the kind of sandwich you can have all year-round.
Get the Corned Beef Sandwich recipe.
Italian Sandwich
If you're a fan of sliced deli meats and cheeses, this over-the-top, make-ahead sandwich is for you! It's piled high with salami, pepperoni, ham, mortadella, and provolone.
Get the Italian Sandwich recipe.
Ham and Cheese Sliders
These mini sandwiches are served up on slider buns so they're perfect for feeding a crowd. Plus, everyone will be impressed by the flavorful addition of mayo, honey, and pickled jalapeños.
Get the Ham and Cheese Sliders recipe.
Meatball Subs
Here's one sandwich idea that definitely works for dinnertime! The big Italian hoagie rolls are meaty, saucy, cheesy, and delicious.
Get the Meatball Subs recipe.
Pesto Caprese Panini
The bread is pressed and crispy, the mozzarella is melty, and the pesto adds a pop of fresh flavor. All in all, these sandwiches are a win!
Get Ree's Pesto Caprese Panini recipe.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwich
This meltingly tender pulled pork sandwich is the ultimate comfort food! It's served on on pretzel buns with spicy mustard for a fun twist your family will love.
Shrimp Po'Boy
You don't need to be in New Orleans for this popular sandwich. Make your own fried shrimp po'boy with zesty sauce and all your favorite toppings!
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Tea Sandwiches
Three different varieties of these mini finger sandwiches make them a fun addition to any brunch, lunch, or tea party! Here, we're highlighting curried chicken salad, smoked salmon and cucumber, and ham and cheddar.
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