Our 19 Best Sandwich Recipes for Lunch and Dinner Delight your taste buds with these creative sandwiches. Close Credit: Marcus Nilsson While it’s true that many sandwiches require no recipe—hello, ham and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, and grilled cheese—some take a more creative approach for an incredible fusion of flavor and texture. The delectable sandwiches in this gallery all fall into that category. In fact, these recipes show just how diverse and delicious this humble food can be. 16 Picnic Sandwich Ideas to Enjoy Outdoors 01 of 19 Avocado-and-Sprout Club Sandwiches Credit: NGOC MINH NGO Calling all vegetarians! You'll love this simple sandwich recipe, which features an array of fresh veggies, avocado, sprouts, and goat cheese on whole grain bread. It's a classic veggie sammie—but with more pizzazz. View Recipe 02 of 19 Italian Pressed Sandwich Credit: Con Poulos There's something special about a grilled sandwich. Here, a pressed sandwich loaded with cheese, spicy salami, arugula, olive tapenade, and more is put on the grill, then sliced and served. View Recipe 03 of 19 Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches Credit: Armando Rafael A toasted panko crust turns chicken cutlets into a wonderfully crunchy yet juicy sandwich filling. Hot sauce and blue cheese give it the classic buffalo flavor, though you can opt for ranch dressing instead, if you prefer. View Recipe 04 of 19 Heirloom Tomato With Garlic-Parsley Aioli Credit: David Malosh This super summer sandwich starts with a humdinger of a ripe heirloom. Cut a thick slice crosswise to reveal its tie-dye colors, then sprinkle on salt and pepper. Next comes our speedy aioli: Smashed garlic and minced parsley are stirred into your favorite mayonnaise for an upgraded spread you'll want to make time and time again. Layer it all on toasted brioche, and finish with sweet, crunchy pea shoots. View Recipe 05 of 19 Shredded Beef Chuck Roast Sandwich Credit: Jason Donnelly Beef chuck roast gets cooked low and slow until it can be shredded into a tender mass of flavorful meat. Turn it into a classic sloppy joe or a Philly cheesesteak-style sandwich, or keep it simple with sliced onion and some mustard on a brioche bun. View Recipe 06 of 19 Summer-Veggie Melts With Caper Sauce Credit: Con Poulos This vegetarian sandwich is bursting with flavor, thanks to grilled peppers, onions, and broccolini, melted provolone, and a bright basil-caper-garlic mayonnaise sauce. View Recipe 07 of 19 Lemony-Yogurt Salmon Tartine With Dill Credit: Nico Schinco For brunch and beyond, here's a sophisticated and unconventional open-face sandwich of cooked salmon atop a yogurt-based sauce that's been blended with dill, capers, onion, lemon, and olive oil. View Recipe 08 of 19 Zucchini, Avocado, and Jalapeno Tartine Credit: Dana Gallagher If you're looking for something even more substantial than avocado toast, add these attractive zucchini ribbons with fresh jalapeno, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. View Recipe 09 of 19 Quick Shrimp Po'boys Credit: Lennart Weibull This sandwich will transport you to New Orleans after a single bite. Cornmeal-crusted fried shrimp sits atop shredded iceberg lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce for a decadent meal. View Recipe 10 of 19 Rustic Croque Monsieur This classic pan-fried French sandwich uses both Gruyère and Parmesan to make a cheesy sauce that goes inside and outside the toasted bread. It's a rich and filling sandwich, best eaten with a knife and fork. View Recipe 11 of 19 Steak-and-Avocado Sandwich Credit: steak-avocado-pepito-6504536-msl0818 Also known as a pepito, this popular Mexican and Venezuelan street food features steak and beans sandwiched between bread, with crema sauce, tomato, and avocado. View Recipe 12 of 19 Martha's Favorite Egg Salad Sandwich It's hard to beat a simple egg sandwich, and this filling version does not disappoint. Although it foregoes yolks, it includes heart-healthy avocado, which adds creaminess and flavor (as does a spoonful of Dijon mustard). Add some arugula for a peppery kick. View Recipe 13 of 19 Classic Chicken Salad Credit: Con Poulos Sometimes you don't want to mess with a great combination, like the classic chicken salad sandwich. Use whatever leftover chicken you have, jazzed up with mayo, mustard, a bit of hot sauce, lemon, onion, and parsley. View Recipe 14 of 19 Pressed Picnic Sandwich Credit: Bryan Gardner Something magical happens when you press crusty bread and great ingredients together, and the best part is, you actually don't need any special equipment. For this easy Italian panini, you prepare the sandwich, wrap it tightly in plastic, and weight down with something heavy (canned goods work just fine). After an hour or more, the flavors are wonderfully melded. View Recipe 15 of 19 Lobster Rolls Credit: Johnny Miller The best ingredients don't need much to shine, and this recipe is proof. It's simply buttered and toasted buns spread with mayo, filled with lobster meat, and drizzled with melted butter, lemon juice, and some fresh herbs. The result is sublime. View Recipe 16 of 19 Ham and Swiss Sandwich Simplicity rules in this basic yet beautiful sandwich. Ham and Swiss cheese are layered inside a crispy buttered baguette. View Recipe 17 of 19 Reuben Sandwich Credit: Bryan Gardner Cheesy, meaty, and entirely indulgent, the Reuben is a classic American sandwich that lives up to the hype. No wonder it makes our list of the best sandwich recipes! It starts with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing; add slices of rye bread and grill until everything melts together. Whatever you do, don't skimp on the pickles on the side! View Recipe 18 of 19 Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches A rich, homemade barbecue sauce is the key to these slow-simmered pulled chicken sandwiches. The chicken is seared for extra flavor, then gently simmered in a mix of beer and barbecue sauce until tender and juicy. Top each sandwich with a scoop of crunchy coleslaw for the perfect finishing touch. View Recipe 19 of 19 Avocado and Boursin Sandwiches Credit: Lennart Weibull Creamy Boursin, crisp cucumber and avocado come together on toasted pumpernickel, layered with lemon cabbage, carrot ribbons, and fresh pea shoots for a veggie-packed sandwich full of flavor. It makes a nice lunch or light dinner. View Recipe Explore more: Food & Cooking Recipes Lunch Recipes Sandwich Recipes