24 Hearty Sandwiches To Keep You Warm This Winter
Whether you prefer a simple sandwich, a panini, a hoagie (aka a sub or a hero), or a towering creation worthy of Dagwood, these choices all have one thing in common: they include delicious ingredient combinations in between two perfect pieces of bread. To keep your tummy full and satisfied, we've brought together 24 of our most incredible sandwich recipes, likely to make lunch your new favorite meal.
Apricot and Brie Grilled Sandwich
This sandwich has all the flavors we love in a baked Brie appetizer, but it's on toasted soft challah bread. Fruity apricot preserves combine perfectly with the savory melted brie for a fantastic lunch.
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Artichoke and Olive Tapenade Sandwich
It's often hard to make vegetarian sandwiches feel hearty, but the savory flavors here create a warm, filling sandwich for any season. The key to this sandwich is good ingredients. Finding high-quality olives, ripe and flavorful tomatoes, and fresh bread are essential for this recipe. — Ali Rosen
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Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich
The sizzling bacon and melted mozzarella combine to make a crunchy and salty grilled cheese. Slather sweet fig jam on the brioche bread for an added burst of flavor.
Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches
Barbecue has a natural way of warming your body up with sweet, savory meat all under a perfectly toasted bun. Chicken, green peppers, onion, and celery combine with sweet, smoky barbecue sauce for a satisfying bite in this hearty sandwich.
Buffalo Chicken Panini
This meal combines spicy Buffalo chicken with crumbled blue cheese for a steamy lunch or dinner sandwich! Serve these bites at your next game-day party to get everyone in the team spirit.
Greek Sandwich Bites
This vegetarian sandwich is the perfect Greek-inspired lunch or appetizer. With creamy feta, pine nuts, and fresh spinach, this grilled panini takes us on a quick trip to the Greek isles.
Grilled Asparagus and Prosciutto Panini
Crispy blackened asparagus work perfectly with prosciutto and mozzarella in this warming panini.
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Healthy Egg White Scramble Sandwich
Whoever decided eggs were a breakfast-only food was seriously mistaken. This hearty egg sandwich is topped off with spicy Tabasco and layers of mushrooms and zucchini to create a healthy breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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Hot Brown Sandwiches
Layer roasted turkey with alfredo sauce, paprika, fresh tomatoes, and two slices of crispy bacon for a fantastic sandwich to satisfy your needs. This sandwich is an American classic that originated in Louisville, Kentucky.
Italian Breakfast Sandwich
There's a lot going on in this Italian sandwich, but it has great balance: The saltiness of the meat is offset by the sweetness of the basil and the creaminess of the egg and mozzarella. — Michael Symon
Lamb Sandwiches
Here, the tender, tasty lamb meat contrasts with the toasted bread and the crunchy, moist celery root salad. It's important to place a lettuce leaf on either side of the lamb and celery root salad to keep the bread from getting soggy. Serve these sandwiches with some crispy gherkins and a glass of good ale. — Geoffrey Zakarian
Lobster BLT Sandwiches
Combining two of the greatest sandwiches of all time — the famous BLT and the buttery lobster roll — this one makes a splash in sandwich history. Buttery, juicy lobster sits on top of crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and tomato for a perfectly executed sandwich.
Meatball Sub
The meatball sub is a classic comfort food for good reason. This recipe takes a French baguette and fills it with spicy homemade marinara sauce, classic juicy meatballs, and fresh mozzarella for an Italian masterpiece.
Pepper Jack, Honey, and Ham Panini
This simple panini pulls flavors from Black Forest ham, raw honey, and slices of spicy pepper jack cheese for an easy, incredible sandwich.
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Prosciutto, Arugula, and Tomato Sandwich
Here in the states we have the good old BLT sandwich, but in Italy, they serve a PAT instead — prosciutto, arugula, and tomato. This is just as easy to make, and if you're a fan of prosciutto, this sandwich is a real winner. – Vic Rallo
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Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Coleslaw
Few things can beat a juicy pulled pork sandwich smothered in sweet barbecue sauce. This variation tops off the sweet and spicy flavors of the sandwich with creamy and fresh homemade coleslaw for a crisp aftertaste that we can't get enough of!
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Pulled Turkey Sandwiches
Looking for something a bit healthier that still captures the flavor of your pulled pork sandwich? Try this sandwich that uses turkey and a homemade sweet Worcestershire, brown sugar, and tomato sauce to satisfy those comfort food cravings.
A Really Good Cuban Sandwich
As we learned in the movie Chef, not all Cubanos are created equal. This recipe takes a twist on the traditional sandwich by serving it on buttery challah bread, substituting Gouda and Gruyère for Swiss cheese, spreading it with mustard, topping it off with dill pickles and thick slices of pork and ham for an unbeatable panini.
Reuben Sandwich
This hot American sandwich is truly a classic recipe with corned beef, melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and creamy Russian or Thousand Island dressing all on fresh rye bread. You can make this into a Rachel Sandwich by substituting the pastrami for the corned beef, and serve both of them at your next luncheon.
Slow-Cooker French Dip Sandwich
This succulent, savory sandwich cooks in the slow-cooker all day for an impressive dinner. The chuck roast is practically falling apart after it is cooked in a wide variety of spices and a red wine vinegar sauce. Don't forget to dip your sandwich in the au jus!
The Smoky: Grilled Cheese with Smoked Cheddar, Ham, and Bacon
This sharper grilled cheese uses smoked Cheddar to give it incredible flavors that melt perfectly on top of ham and strips of bacon. Pair this warming sandwich with a homemade tomato soup on any cold winter's day.
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Sopressata Mini Sandwiches
A toasted sopressata sandwich is a simple Italian sandwich that uses thick slices of sopressata, fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, and olive oil for a fantastic starter or lunch dish!
Tangy Chicken Sandwiches
Louisiana-style hot sauce tops off these loaded chicken sandwiches. With blue cheese, bacon, and colby cheese, these chicken burgers have an overload of delicious flavors perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Tuna Melt
Warm tuna melts are classic sandwiches that instantly warm up your chilly bones. With melted Cheddar cheese over fresh homemade tuna salad, these sandwiches will remind you of the ones Mom used to make!