31 Sandwich Recipes for Every Craving

You don’t need a recipe to make a great sandwich. Peanut butter and jelly, cream cheese and olive, pineapple and mayonnaise—some combinations practically build themselves. But the sandwich recipes below are worth following to the letter.

This collection includes breakfast sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, riffs on grilled cheese, the ultimate tuna melt, a cheesesteak on focaccia, party-worthy vegetarian sandwiches, beach-ready hoagies, and more. Some are quick enough for a weekday lunch or dinner, while others make ideal summer sandwiches for picnics, beach days, and backyard gatherings.

No matter the filling, the best sandwiches balance flavor and texture: crispy against creamy, crunchy against juicy, melty against fresh. Whatever you’re craving, your next favorite sandwich starts here.

• Comforting classics
• Classics with a twist
• Chicken sandwiches
• Breakfast sandwiches
• Vegetarian sandwiches
• Seafood sandwiches
• Sandwiches for a crowd

A Perfect Tuna Melt

When a sandwich recipe is this simple, all components need to be maxed out on flavor. Here, that means oil-packed tuna, crunchy celery, vibrant dill, and briny capers on buttery griddled bread. More great tuna recipes, this way →

Ultimate BLT

Cookbook author Rick Martinez knows it’s hard to improve on a classic sandwich like the BLT. Instead, he focuses on making each component as tasty as possible: glazing the bacon, flavoring the mayo with either lemon and herbs or sriracha, and limiting your consumption to peak-tomato season.

Big Ass Beach Hoagie

Half the fun of a day at the beach is the snacks. Example A: This larger-than-life Italian-style deli sandwich. For the true hoagie shop experience, make sure you get the mortadella and soppressata sliced paper-thin. Pair it with a bag of chips and a wedge of watermelon and call it lunch.

Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Club

You can make this Thanksgiving-inspired turkey club year-round by subbing in deli-counter roast turkey breast or even rotisserie chicken.

Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese

Switching out sliced white sandwich bread for garlic bread adds serious oomph to a grilled cheese sandwich. And no, that cheese pull isn’t from sliced American—it’s cheddar or bust.

Gochujang Sloppy Joes

Deputy food editor Hana Asbrink has come a long way from Manwich, the canned sauce that ignited her love for the classic sloppy joe. Her version employs gochujang, which adds spicy-sweet flair to this still-quick weeknight meal.

Spicy Chorizo Patty Melt

Melty cheese, spicy chorizo, sizzled chiles, and onions...now that’s the patty melt of our dreams. This lovable sandwich is best enjoyed on rainy days, cold nights, or whenever you need some spicy comfort food.

Inside-Out Kimchi Grilled Cheese

Kimchi can make almost anything taste just a little better—including a grilled cheese sandwich. The funky fermented cabbage pairs perfectly with rich, melty cheddar and butter-toasted bread. More of our favorite ways to use kimchi →

Grilled Chicken Sandwich With Caesar-ish Dressing

This is not your average chicken sandwich recipe. First, a Dijon mustard–spiked Caesar dressing doubles as the marinade and the base for the requisite special sauce. Then, instead of frying, the chicken chars to near-blackened perfection on the grill.

Gochujang-Glazed Fried Chicken Sandwich

Resist the urge to dunk your fried chicken in this sweet-spicy gochujang glaze. Instead, drape a generous blanket of sauce over top to maintain maximum crunch.

Spicy Chicken Katsu Sandwiches

Give katsu the hot chicken treatment with this all-star sandwich recipe. Pounding the chicken breast ultra-thin creates more surface area for the panko to cling to, resulting in intense crispiness.

Make-Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches

Assemble, wrap, and freeze these simple sandwiches for the most convenient make-ahead breakfast.

Wylie Dufresne’s Scrambled Egg Sandwich

The trick to the absolute creamiest scrambled eggs? A few pats of cream cheese. Spoon those eggs over white bread with a few slices of American cheese for the ultimate breakfast grilled cheese.

California Veggie Sandwich

Looking for an actually satisfying vegetarian sandwich recipe? This California-inspired stack combines fresh and pickled vegetables, creamy avocado, and tangy goat cheese on hearty seeded bread. It’s crunchy, creamy, bright, and filling.

Broccolini Cheesesteaks

Charred, frizzled broccolini ousts the meat in this vegetarian take on cheesesteaks. Punchy romesco sauce and lots of gooey provolone cheese seal the deal.

Curried Tomato Sandwich

Toast crusty sourdough bread in curry-infused oil to elevate an otherwise straightforward tomato sandwich. When you’ve had your fill of sandwiches (if that’s even possible), check out some of our other favorite ways to use a juicy, ripe tomato.

Panini Alla Norma

Inspired by Italian pasta alla norma, these eggplant, tomato, and mozzarella sandwiches make a delightful portable lunch. And no, you don’t need a panini press to make them: Use a heavy cast-iron skillet to weigh down the sandwiches while they cook.

Bombay Sandwich

This Mumbai-inspired sandwich layers potatoes, onion jam, cheese, and vibrant chutney between slices of bread, then toasts until crisp. It’s one of those vegetarian sandwich recipes that proves humble ingredients can deliver outsized flavor.

Smashroom Sandwich

Seared mixed mushrooms bring a boost of umami to this sandwich, while mozzarella, pickled peppers, and pesto add brightness. Rub the grilled bread with a clove of garlic to amp up the flavor (FYI: This trick also works wonders on tomato crostini).

Kale Reuben

A Reuben sandwich without corned beef? Trust the process. Sauté and simmer kale with caramelized garlic until it’s silky and tender, then toss with sauerkraut and a yogurt-based sauce. Double-stacked with Swiss cheese, the sandwich is grilled to melty, umami perfection.

Cucumber Sandwich With Green Chutney

Of all the great sandwich recipes in the world, you probably didn’t guess that one of our favorites is a tea sandwich. This easy recipe features thinly sliced cucumbers, tangy whipped cream cheese, and a punchy green sauce, all tucked between two slices of white bread. Cut these fancy sandwiches into dainty diamonds for teatime, or go for one slice down the middle for a light lunch.

Buttery Shrimp Rolls

We all love a lobster roll. But if claw meat isn’t in your budget, try a more affordable, equally lovable shrimp roll. Pro tip: Line the buttered buns with lettuce leaves to keep the bread from going soggy.

Fried Fish Sandwiches With Cucumbers and Tartar Sauce

While we love a fried fish sandwich, deep-frying indoors can be a hassle. Solution: Set a cast-iron skillet directly over the fire of your outdoor grill, then fry away.

Tinned-Salmon Niçoise Sandwich

This twist on the classic Provençal pan bagnat requires exactly zero cooking. Pile buttery canned salmon, pickled and fresh vegetables, and creamy anchovy mayo atop crusty bread. Like any great picnic sandwich, it only gets better as the flavors mingle.

Crab Cake Sandwiches

We love a crab cake, especially when it’s nestled on a toasted brioche bun. Oh, and there’s also a crisp cabbage slaw and an Old Bay–seasoned special sauce in the mix.

Giant Cheesesteak Focaccia

Think of this unique sandwich idea as a Philly cheesesteak scaled up for a crowd. Thinly sliced beef, sautéed peppers, onions, and melty white American cheese, piled on a giant slab of focaccia (we recommend our Easy No-Knead Focaccia) and sliced into shareable wedges.

Peach and Prosciutto Sandwich

If summer were a ham sandwich, it would be full of perfectly ripe peaches, prosciutto, and fresh basil. Double the ingredients and build on a whole baguette to make a picnic lunch for two.

Pork Adobo Pull-Apart Sliders

Shredded Filipino-style pork adobo, quick cucumber-and-daikon pickles, and sweet Hawaiian rolls combine in this party-ready slider situation.

Bulgogi Meatloaf Sandwich

While a thick slab of bulgogi meatloaf would sit pretty next to a scoop of Korean potato salad, we recommend giving it a quick kiss on the griddle and piling it between two slices of bread.

Charred Caprese Sandwich

Quick-pickled shallots provide zip next to pillowy fresh mozzarella, well-charred cherry tomatoes, and a flurry of herbs in this riff on the Italian American deli staple.

Sriracha-Braised Brisket Sandwiches

A brisket sandwich might be the best BBQ sandwich (sorry, pulled pork). This one is braised rather than smoked for juicy meat, then piled on potato rolls. Not quite as hands-off as slow cooker barbecue, but worth the effort.