Sandwich recipe guide

Sandwich Recipes

Browse illustrated sandwich recipes by ingredient, country, meal, and style. Each recipe includes measured ingredients, step-by-step directions, bread notes, substitution ideas, storage tips, common mistakes, and related Journal guides for deeper technique.

Easy sandwich recipes

Quick builds for busy lunches, simple dinners, and no-fuss weekend cooking.

Vegetarian sandwiches

Egg salad, grilled cheese, caprese, falafel pita, sabich, and vegetable-forward ideas.

Hot sandwiches

Pressed, toasted, grilled, and skillet-friendly sandwiches with sturdy bread and melted fillings.

World sandwiches

Illustrated recipes inspired by banh mi, katsu sando, muffuletta, chivito, vada pav, and more.

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Hand-drawn illustration of a mortadella pistachio burrata focaccia sandwich with arugula, pesto, honey, and chile paste.

Italian · Social Trend

Mortadella Focaccia

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Hand-drawn illustration of a Japanese fruit sando with shokupan, whipped cream, strawberries, kiwi, and mandarin orange.

Japanese Cafe · Sweet

Fruit Sando

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Hand-drawn illustration of an NYC chopped cheese hero with chopped beef, American cheese, onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and sauce.

New York · Bodega

Chopped Cheese

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Hand-drawn illustration of a birria torta with shredded beef, melted cheese, onion, cilantro, and red chile sauce in a telera roll.

Mexican · Hot Torta

Birria Torta

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Hand-drawn illustration of a green goddess chicken salad sandwich with multigrain bread, herb chicken salad, cucumber, tomato, sprouts, and avocado dressing.

American Lunch · Social Trend

Green Goddess Chicken

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Hand-drawn illustration of a francesinha with toasted bread, steak, ham, sausage, melted cheese, and orange tomato-beer sauce.

Portuguese · Hot Sandwich

Francesinha

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Hand-drawn illustration of a chicken Caesar wrap with grilled chicken, romaine, Parmesan, Caesar dressing, and croutons.

American Lunch · Wrap

Chicken Caesar Wrap

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Hand-drawn illustration of vada pav with soft pav buns, spiced potato fritters, green chutney, tamarind chutney, and dry garlic chutney.

Indian Street Food · Vegetarian

Vada Pav

Hand-drawn illustration of rou jia mo with griddled flatbread, chopped braised pork, scallions, cilantro, and five-spice juices.

Chinese Street Food

Rou Jia Mo

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Hand-drawn illustration of an Ultimate BLT with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.

American Classic

Ultimate BLT

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Hand-drawn illustration of a chivito sandwich with steak, mozzarella, ham, bacon, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.

Uruguayan · Hot Sandwich

Chivito

Hand-drawn illustration of a grilled cheese sandwich with melted cheddar and mozzarella.

Classic · Vegetarian

Grilled Cheese

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Hand-drawn illustration of arepa reina pepiada with golden corn arepa, chicken-avocado salad, cilantro, and red onion.

Venezuelan · Chicken Salad

Reina Pepiada

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Hand-drawn illustration of a chicken Parmesan sandwich with a breaded cutlet, marinara, melted mozzarella, and basil.

Italian-American · Hot Sub

Chicken Parmesan

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Hand-drawn illustration of a red guajillo pambazo with chorizo, potatoes, lettuce, crema, queso fresco, and salsa verde.

Mexican · Hot Sandwich

Pambazo

Hand-drawn illustration of a crispy feta fried egg sandwich with sourdough, avocado, arugula, chili crisp, and honey.

Breakfast · Social Trend

Crispy Feta Egg

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Hand-drawn illustration of a jibarito with fried green plantain planks, steak, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and garlic mayo.

Chicago · Puerto Rican

Jibarito

Hand-drawn illustration of a pulled pork BBQ sandwich with coleslaw and pickles.

American BBQ

Pulled Pork BBQ

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Hand-drawn illustration of a chicken pesto panini with ciabatta, grilled chicken, mozzarella, roasted peppers, arugula, and tomato.

Italian-American Panini

Chicken Pesto Panini

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Hand-drawn illustration of a cemita poblana with a sesame roll, crispy milanesa, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, onion, chipotle, and papalo.

Mexican · Hot Sandwich

Cemita Poblana

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Hand-drawn illustration of a club sandwich with turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.

American Deli

Club Sandwich

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Hand-drawn illustration of kimchi grilled cheese with sourdough, melted cheese, chopped kimchi, scallions, and gochujang butter.

Korean-American Comfort

Kimchi Grilled Cheese

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Hand-drawn illustration of an American breakfast sandwich with a toasted English muffin, fried egg, sausage patty, American cheese, and crispy bacon.

Breakfast · American Classic

Breakfast Sandwich

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Hand-drawn illustration of a Philly cheesesteak with sliced steak, onions, peppers, and provolone.

Hot Sandwich

Philly Cheesesteak

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Hand-drawn illustration of a chicken shawarma pita with spiced chicken, cucumber, tomato, red onion, pickled turnips, parsley, and garlic sauce.

Middle Eastern · Pita Sandwich

Chicken Shawarma Pita

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Hand-drawn illustration of a lobster roll with lobster meat, mayonnaise, celery, chives, and lemon.

Seafood · New England

Lobster Roll

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Hand-drawn illustration of Korean street toast with cabbage egg omelet, ham, cheese, ketchup, and mayonnaise.

Korean Street Food · Breakfast

Korean Street Toast

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Hand-drawn illustration of Argentine choripan with grilled chorizo, chimichurri, tomato-onion salsa, and a crusty roll.

Argentine Street Food

Choripan

Hand-drawn illustration of a crispy chicken sandwich with pickles, slaw, and spicy mayo.

American Comfort

Crispy Chicken

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Hand-drawn illustration of a Portuguese prego roll with seared garlic steak, onions, piri-piri mayonnaise, and lemon zest.

Portuguese · Steak Sandwich

Prego Roll

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Hand-drawn illustration of an avocado soft-boiled egg sandwich with rustic seeded rye bread, smashed avocado, sliced soft-boiled eggs, and chili flakes.

Breakfast · Vegetarian

Avocado Soft-Boiled Egg

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Hand-drawn illustration of a meatball sub with marinara, mozzarella, parmesan, and basil.

Italian-American · Hot Sub

Meatball Sub

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Hand-drawn illustration of a chacarero chileno with steak, tomato, green beans, green chile peppers, garlicky mayonnaise, and a sturdy roll.

Chilean · Hot Sandwich

Chacarero

Hand-drawn illustration of a Cuban sandwich with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard.

Pressed · Latin-American

Cuban Sandwich

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Hand-drawn illustration of a veggie hummus sandwich with whole-grain bread, hummus, roasted peppers, cucumber, carrot, avocado, sprouts, arugula, and pickled onion.

Vegetarian Lunch

Veggie Hummus

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Hand-drawn illustration of bocadillo de calamares with fried squid rings, lemony garlic aioli, parsley, and crusty baguette.

Spanish · Seafood

Calamari Bocadillo

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Hand-drawn illustration of a smashed chickpea salad sandwich with whole-grain bread, cucumber, lettuce, celery, red onion, and dill.

Vegetarian Lunch

Smashed Chickpea Salad

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Hand-drawn illustration of a patty melt with beef patty, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and rye bread.

Diner · Hot Sandwich

Patty Melt

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Hand-drawn illustration of Danish roast beef smorrebrod on dark rye with horseradish cream, cucumber, fried onions, and dill.

Danish · Open Sandwich

Beef Smorrebrod

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Hand-drawn illustration of a shrimp po' boy with fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and remoulade.

New Orleans · Seafood

Shrimp Po' Boy

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Hand-drawn illustration of a tombik doner sandwich with puffy bread, shaved doner meat, tomato, onion, lettuce, pickled peppers, and yogurt sauce.

Turkish Street Food

Tombik Doner

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Hand-drawn illustration of a smoked salmon bagel sandwich with cream cheese, capers, red onion, and cucumber.

Breakfast · Seafood

Salmon Bagel

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Hand-drawn illustration of a tuna tramezzino with soft crustless bread, tuna mayonnaise, olives, capers, egg, and parsley.

Italian Cafe · Cold Sandwich

Tuna Tramezzino

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Hand-drawn illustration of a jambon beurre sandwich with baguette, folded ham, butter, and cornichons.

French Classic

Jambon Beurre

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Hand-drawn illustration of a halloumi pita sandwich with grilled halloumi, roasted red peppers, cucumber, tomato, arugula, mint, and yogurt sauce.

Mediterranean · Vegetarian

Halloumi Pita

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Hand-drawn illustration of a tuna melt with cheddar, tomato, pickles, and red onion.

American Deli

Tuna Melt

Hand-drawn illustration of a sabich pita with eggplant, hard-boiled egg, cucumber-tomato salad, hummus, tahini, parsley, and amba.

Middle Eastern · Vegetarian

Sabich Pita

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Hand-drawn illustration of a Coronation chicken sandwich with curry chicken salad, raisins, celery, and lettuce.

British Deli · Chicken Salad

Coronation Chicken

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Hand-drawn illustration of a croque monsieur with ham, Gruyère, béchamel, and melted cheese.

French · Hot Sandwich

Croque Monsieur

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Hand-drawn illustration of an Italian sub with salami, ham, provolone, lettuce, and tomato.

Deli · Sub

Italian Sub

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Hand-drawn illustration of broodje haring with soft bun, cured herring fillets, diced onion, pickles, dill, and mustard cream.

Dutch · Seafood

Broodje Haring

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Hand-drawn illustration of pastrami on rye with hot pastrami, mustard, Swiss cheese, and pickles.

Jewish Deli

Pastrami on Rye

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Hand-drawn illustration of a fish finger sandwich with soft white bread, crisp fish fingers, lettuce, tartar sauce, pickles, and lemon zest.

British Comfort · Seafood

Fish Finger Sandwich

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Hand-drawn illustration of piadina Romagnola folded with prosciutto, soft cheese, arugula, tomato, and pesto.

Italian Flatbread

Piadina

Hand-drawn illustration of a falafel pita sandwich with falafel, hummus, cucumber, tomato, and tahini.

Middle Eastern · Vegetarian

Falafel Pita

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Hand-drawn illustration of a French dip sandwich with roast beef, provolone, caramelized onion, and au jus.

Hot Sandwich

French Dip

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Hand-drawn illustration of a muffuletta sandwich with olive salad, Italian meats, and provolone.

New Orleans · Deli

Muffuletta

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Hand-drawn illustration of a deli sandwich with pastrami, Swiss, sauerkraut, pickles, and Russian dressing.

American Deli

Deli Classic

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Hand-drawn illustration of a pimento cheese sandwich with soft white bread and orange cheddar pimento spread.

Southern Classic · Vegetarian

Pimento Cheese

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Hand-drawn illustration of a prawn mayo sandwich with soft white bread, prawns, lettuce, cucumber, and chives.

British Seafood · Deli

Prawn Mayo

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Hand-drawn illustration of a Sloppy Joe sandwich with seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, onion, bell pepper, and cheddar.

American Comfort

Sloppy Joe

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Hand-drawn illustration of a katsu sando with crisp cutlet, cabbage, and tonkatsu sauce.

Japanese Cafe

Katsu Sando

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Hand-drawn illustration of a Monte Cristo sandwich with ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, and egg-battered bread.

Brunch · Hot Sandwich

Monte Cristo

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Hand-drawn illustration of a Brazilian Bauru sandwich with roast beef, melted mozzarella, tomato, and pickles.

Brazilian Hot Sandwich

Bauru

Hand-drawn illustration of an egg salad sandwich with creamy egg salad, celery, lettuce, and Dijon mustard.

Classic · Vegetarian

Egg Salad

Hand-drawn illustration of a South African Gatsby sandwich with steak, fries, lettuce, tomato, and peri-peri sauce.

South African Street Food

Gatsby

Hand-drawn illustration of a Caprese sandwich with mozzarella, tomato, basil, and pesto.

Italian Vegetarian

Caprese

Hand-drawn illustration of a roast beef and horseradish sandwich with cheddar, arugula, and tomato.

Deli

Roast Beef

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Hand-drawn illustration of a banh mi inspired sandwich with pickles, herbs, cucumber, and chili mayo.

Global Street Food

Banh Mi

Hand-drawn illustration of a cucumber tea sandwich with cucumber, cream cheese, dill, chives, and lemon zest.

Tea Sandwich · Vegetarian

Cucumber Tea

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