32 Sandwiches to Take Along for the Ride
You don’t need a recipe to make a great sandwich (consider the PB&J and olive and cream cheese sandwich). But the following sandwich recipes are so special, they warrant a full write-up. Allow us to explain:
Plenty of these sandwiches are quick and easy lunchtime heroes, but some are substantial enough to serve for dinner. Others fall squarely into early morning territory. And there are a few that may save you after you come waltzing in the door past midnight. No matter the format, great sandwiches all follow one rule: Texture is everything. Whether you’re building a meatball sub, a chicken salad sandwich, or any other mash-up between two slices of bread, you need something crispy, something crunchy, something soft and creamy, and so on (there’s a reason we put chunks of celery in a tuna melt or melty cheese on a breakfast sandwich). And this, dear reader, is why our best sandwich recipes are worth filing away and saving in the Epicurious app.
Of course, you can tailor these sandwich ideas to your taste—swap the bread for a flaky croissant or top your Thanksgiving turkey club with a fried egg. But if you follow the recipe, we promise it will be worth it. Now get scrolling—your new favorite sandwich awaits.
Photograph by Isa Zapata1/32Cucumber 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.