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  5. 20 Dinner-Worthy Sandwich Recipes They'll Love

20 Dinner-Worthy Sandwich Recipes They'll Love

By Katie Knorovsky and Joy Howard
May 08, 2014
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Like the sliced bread they're served on, sandwiches are an ingenious modern invention—perfect for lunches and quick weekday dinners. Our inspired recipes for sandwiches, wraps, and burgers are sure to please your crowd.
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Grilled Cheese With Bacon and Fig Jam

Grilled Cheese With Bacon and Fig Jam
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These sweet 'n' savory sammies are perfect with a bowl of tomato soup. Yum!

What You'll Need: Bacon, sourdough bread, butter, fig jam, sharp cheddar, tomato soup (optional)

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Tuna Melts With Spinach Slaw

Tuna Melts With Spinach Slaw
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What You'll Need: Olive oil, red wine vinegar, roma tomato, spinach, demi baguette, mayonnaise, low-sodium chunk light tuna, dijon mustard, shallot, fresh dill, roasted red bell pepper, celery, pepper, salt, cheddar, sweet potato fries (optional)

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Veggie Sloppy Joe

Veggie Sloppy Joe Sandwich
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What You'll Need: Olive oil, an onion, celery, green bell pepper, garlic cloves, dark brown sugar, tomato paste, tomato sauce, soy sauce, white wine vinegar, mustard powder, smoked paprika, pepper, salt, potato buns, pasta salad (optional)

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Mega Muffuletta

Mega Muffuletta Sandwich
Credit: Ryan Liebe
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What You'll Need: Round Italian loaf, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic clove, green olives, sundried tomatoes, mortadella, ham, salami, provolone, fresh mozzarella, coleslaw (optional)

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French Dip With Garlicky Mayo and Caramelized Onion Gravy

French Dip With Garlicky Mayo and Caramelized Onion Gravy
Credit: Ryan Liebe
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What You'll Need: Garlic cloves, mayonnaise, butter, olive oil, onions, sugar, salt, flour, beef broth, worcestershire sauce, black pepper, hoagie rolls, roast beef, provolone cheese, green salad (optional)

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Blackened Chicken Club

Blackened Chicken Club
Credit: Mark Ferri
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Kids will happily dig into this meaty club sandwich, kicked up a notch thanks to a paprika-spiced chicken rub. Cut each double-decker diagonally and skewer with a toothpick for easier devouring.

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Tuna & White Bean Wraps

Tuna & White Bean Wraps
Credit: Ann Stratton
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This twist on tuna salad is packed with wholesome protein and fiber, thanks to white cannellini beans and canned tuna. Lemon juice and juicy cherry tomatoes perk up the flavor. Add some crunch with carrot and cucumber sticks.

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Cuban Sandwiches

Cuban Sandwiches
Credit: Charles Schiller
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Trade your standard ham-and-cheese for a Cuban import that's almost as coveted as the country's famous cigars. Our version of the grilled comfort food piles roast pork, melted Swiss cheese, dill pickles, and yellow mustard on crusty Italian bread.

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Root Beer Pulled Pork

Root Beer Pulled Pork
Credit: Blaine Moats
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You've heard of beer brats and beer-battered cod. Now root beer gets its turn in this slow-cooked pulled pork recipe. Place a plate of hamburger buns next to the Crock Pot for a perfect potluck and open house go-to dish.

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Turkey Monte Cristos

Turkey Monte Cristos
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An American take on the French croque monsieur, this hearty sandwich is loaded with turkey, Muenster, and arugula, then dipped into an egg batter and fried on a skillet.

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Grilled Veggie Sandwiches

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Meatless Mondays are easy when you whip up these satisfying Italian-style grilled veggie sandwiches. To amp up the flavor of zucchini and sweet pepper, first marinate slices in Italian dressing, then grill or broil.

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Thai Chicken-Broccoli Wraps

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Creamy peanut sauce perks up this wholesome wrap. High in protein but low in calories, it's sure to keep you satisfied thanks to strips of chicken breast and crunchy broccoli-slaw mix, rolled up in a whole wheat tortilla.

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Asian Street Sandwiches

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Asian street food meets your dinner table with these main-course sandwiches, featuring marinated pork roast on hero rolls. You'll need to plan ahead so the pork can marinate four hours in a sweet and spicy concoction of soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.

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Cajun Crab Cake Sandwich & Oven Fries

Cajun "Crab Cake" Sandwich and Oven Fries
Credit: Mark Ferri
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This Annapolis staple gets a Cajun update. Our crab cake sandwich is hearty and wholesome, thanks to reduced-fat mayo and low-cal sandwich rolls. It's a flavor-packed indulgence for the whole family.

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Steak Sandwiches

Steak Sandwiches
Credit: Mark Thomas
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Leftover beef brisket from the weekend BBQ? Slather it on thick bread with homemade horseradish mayo, radicchio leaves, and roasted red peppers. Dip it in extra gravy for a an added kick.

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Satay Wraps

Satay Wraps
Credit: Rita Maas
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Build your own lettuce wraps—which taste just like the kind you order at Asian restaurants—for a low-carb snack that satisfies. Our recipe calls for ground beef, but you can sub in ground turkey or chicken, too. Make an easy peanut sauce by combining peanut butter with broth and cornstarch.

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Turkey Cheeseburgers

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This reimagined classic cheeseburger combines ground turkey, grated zucchini, and shredded cheddar with basil and onion powder for a hearty patty that's also healthy.

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Veggie Burgers

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Veggie burgers don't have to come frozen and shrink-wrapped. Whip up fresh patties by mashing together chopped carrots, red peppers, corn, beans, and rice with bread crumbs and egg yolk.

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Greek Burgers with Cucumber Sauce

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Beef or lamb burgers taste delicious when stuffed into pita pockets and drizzled with cucumber sauce.

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Easy Salmon Burgers

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At your next cookout, wake up your tired taste buds with these easy salmon burgers. Using a food processor, pulse salmon filet, bread crumbs, scallions, and dill. Form patties from the mixture and grill just like hamburgers.

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1 of 21 Grilled Cheese With Bacon and Fig Jam
2 of 21 Tuna Melts With Spinach Slaw
3 of 21 Veggie Sloppy Joe
4 of 21 Mega Muffuletta
5 of 21 French Dip With Garlicky Mayo and Caramelized Onion Gravy
6 of 21 Blackened Chicken Club
7 of 21 Tuna & White Bean Wraps
8 of 21 Cuban Sandwiches
9 of 21 How to Eat Healthy: Raising Nutrition-Smart Kids
10 of 21 Root Beer Pulled Pork
11 of 21 Turkey Monte Cristos
12 of 21 Grilled Veggie Sandwiches
13 of 21 Thai Chicken-Broccoli Wraps
14 of 21 Asian Street Sandwiches
15 of 21 Cajun Crab Cake Sandwich & Oven Fries
16 of 21 Steak Sandwiches
17 of 21 Satay Wraps
18 of 21 Turkey Cheeseburgers
19 of 21 Veggie Burgers
20 of 21 Greek Burgers with Cucumber Sauce
21 of 21 Easy Salmon Burgers

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