60 Sandwich Ideas That Are Perfect For Any Time Of Day

This sandwich is packed with a creamy, zesty mixture of soft-boiled eggs, Parmesan, herbs, and lemon. It's truly the stuff of legends.

Recipe: Egg Salad Sandwich

Homemade sweet and spicy pork meatballs are the flavor-packed star of this sandwich. A smear of sriracha mayo and pickled veggies take this banh mi to new heights.

Recipe: Banh Mi Meatball Sandwich

Savor the ultimate meaty delight with this sandwich roll recipe. Flattened sandwich bread is stacked with favorites like provolone, mortadella, ham, capicola, pepperoni, and salami, then rolled up for a flavor-packed treat. 

Recipe: Meat Lover's Sandwich Roll

Enchante, Instant Pot French dip! Didn't know you could make this beloved sandwich at home? If you have an instant pot and this recipe, you absolutely can. It sandwiches some of your favorite flavors — soy sauce, rosemary, garlic, onion — in a delicious French roll.

Recipe: Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich

While this sandwich may be seven layers *high (of) steaks,* it's really a low stakes situation to make it: it'll definitely taste good. Basically, you just need to cook the steaks, cook the veggies, and build it all into seven layers of deliciousness.

Recipe: 7-Layer Steak Sandwich

Yep, you read that right. This sandwich is keto, meaning instead of bread, we used eggs. Put some cheddar cheese and sausage patties in between the two "buns" to create a protein-packed meal. 

Recipe: Keto Breakfast Sandwich

Who doesn't love chunky chickpea salad? Add bell peppers and onions for that desired crunch, and spread vegan mayo to add more flavor. This sandwich only takes a few minutes to make, so it's perfect for lunch prep.

Recipe: Chickpea Salad Sandwich

It's the ultimate spreadable sandwich, with goat cheese, hummus and balsamic vinegar. Plus, the sliced cucumbers give it a great crunch. This recipe makes four sandwiches, making ideal to bring to a picnic. 

Recipe: Hummus, Veggie, And Goat Cheese Sandwich

The secret behind this crisp, fast, just better grilled cheese sandwich is (shhhh) mayonnaise. This scrumptious spin on a classic sandwich is absolutely perfect for cold winter evenings. What's more cozy than eating a grilled cheese sandwich and drinking a mug of hot cocoa? Even better, you can probably avoid stepping out into the cold to get groceries, as you most likely have all three ingredients already in your kitchen.

Recipe: Gabrielle Hamilton's Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Your takeout Chinese gets revamped with this just-messy-enough pulled pork sandwich and bonus kale and apple slaw. This sandwich is flavor-packed, with dried shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, ginger and garlic. This recipe makes four Chinese pulled pork sandwiches — so you can either have some friends over or save some for leftovers!

Recipe: Chinese Pulled Pork Sandwiches With Kale and Apple Slaw

Looking for a new game day slider? We got you. This sandwich is shockingly refreshing, filled with tons of veggies: peppers, zucchini, and fresh basil. Plus, the whipped pesto feta spread is to die for — resist the temptation to eat the spread with a spoon. 

Recipe: Italian Veggie Sliders With Whipped Pesto and Feta Spread

This Panera copycat recipe hits every time. All you need to make this Mediterranean dream sandwich are Roma tomatoes, cheese, pesto, eggs, spinach, cheddar cheese, and ciabatta. Eat it for breakfast, for lunch, for dinner — or for all of the above! We won't judge — it's that good.

Recipe: Egg Sandwich With Basil Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes

Your morning just leveled up. You'll come for the fried eggs, but you'll stay for the sharp cheddar cheese and Swiss chard. This sandwich is so delicious, you'll want to make it for dinner, too. Brinner, anyone?

Recipe: Sharp Cheddar and Mustardy Greens Breakfast Sandwich

Sriracha + bacon. What could be better? This sandwich only requires four ingredients, so it can be made on-the-go. The sriracha adds a kick that will give you a jumpstart to your day. Make it open-faced or use two slices of bread.

Recipe: Sriracha Bacon Egg Salad Sandwich

"Pan bagnat” means “bathed bread” — if that's not the best thing you've ever heard. To make matters even better, this sandwich requires a lot of olive oil. Add it to, well, everything for that ~je ne sais quoi.~

Recipe: Pan Bagnat: Le French Tuna Salad Sandwich

Easy, vegetarian, and customizable. This version has hummus, carrots, greens, sriracha and avocado, all rolled in a nori sheet. Add rice for a more sushi-like experience. Now that's a wrap!

Recipe: Nori Veggie Wraps

What's better than juicy, garlicky, and fragrant steak smushed between two pieces of our favorite Texas toast? The answer is NOTHING.

Recipe: Flank Steak on Texas Toast With Chimichurri

This sandwich is flexible: Use fresh tomatoes and basil in the summer and roasted roots and chiffonaded kale in the winter. Whatever you do, it's going to be awesome. 

Recipe: The Scuttlebutt

Hearty, vegan tempeh meets creamy hummus. It's a match made in 'wich heaven. 

Recipe: Smoky Tempeh and Hummus Sandwiches

Feeling crabby? This butter-toasted roll bursting with crab and bound by avocado mayonnaise is sure to cure your woes.

Recipe: Avocado Crab Rolls

Don't let the name steer you away — this seasoned pork tenderloin could be a recipe on its own. But we sure like it in a sandwich. 

Recipe: Caramelized Pork Bánh Mì

Easy, filling, and inexpensive, this is the only vegan sloppy Joe recipe you'll ever need. And it sure rivals your meat-packed version. 

Recipe: Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes

The pistachio bits add a welcome crunch to the softness of the beans and avocado sauce. We recommend a handful of napkins to accompany you while you're eating.

Recipe: Pistachio-Crusted Chicken Tortas

This dilly, mayonnaisey shrimp sandwich is a classic Norwegian summer food. They may have lacked in the World Cup, but good work here, Norway!

Recipe: Shrimp Salad Sandwich

Packed with lots of flavors, this makes for an excellent and healthy dinner. Granted, it's as healthy as a tuna melt can be. 

Recipe: Provençal Tuna Melt

Need a grab-and-go dinner? This mildly sweet omelet goes beautifully with the garlicky aioli and tangy tomato. The baguette completes this handheld godsend. 

Recipe: Bocadillo El Camino: Spanish Omelet Sandwich to Go

These sandwiches were delicious served with peppery arugula and a ripe, juicy tomato, but it was the easy-to-prepare, irresistible salsa verde mayo that made this our dinnertime favorite. 

Recipe: Fried Scallop Sandwich

It’s nothing fancy, but there's something about two pieces of toast spread with mayo and stuffed as generously as possible with slices of ripe tomato — it makes life good. 

Recipe: My Best Tomato Sandwich

Meet the aforementioned crab roll's big brother. This sweet, tender lobster meat in a warm, buttery roll gets us every time. 

Recipe: New England Lobster Rolls With Lemon Chive Mayonnaise

This steak and roasted red pepper sandwich is the perfect combination of savory and tangy! You won't want to have a different sandwich ever again after tasting this! 

Recipe: Steak and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich

If you have a toaster oven at work, you can get the warm, melty cheesiness by toasting it right before you eat it. To combat sogginess, bring the dressing on the side and slather it on before eating. 

Recipe: Corned Beef Sandwiches With Copycat Grouchos Sauce

Squeeze some lime juice over the avocados to keep them fresh in the work fridge. 

Recipe: Tempeh Bacon BLT With Kimchi, Avocado, and Chipotle Mayo

Because by Friday you won't want to eat five-day-old tuna salad, mix up a bulk batch of the mayo, veggies, and relish on Sunday. Then, each weeknight, scoop out a portion of the mayo mixture and mix with one 5-ounce can of tuna. 

Recipe: Deli-Style Tuna Salad Sandwich

Yes, if you eat it at work, you'll probably be eating it chilled. Still tastier than sad deli chicken on white bread. 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Sandwiches

Bring the dressing on the side so your pita doesn't get soggy — a lunchbox like one of these has handy side containers that would work well for dressing.

Recipe: Greek Chicken and Kale Pita Sandwiches

Your favorite summer salad between two pieces of bread. This is another instance when you should pack your dressing separately and drizzle it on at lunchtime. 

Recipe: Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Sandwich

OK, so your office break room probably doesn't have a panini press. But a toaster works just fine: Pack the filling separate from the bread, then toast the bread and assemble it right before eating. With prosciutto and tomato to make up for it, you won't even mind. 

Recipe: Garlic, Prosciutto, Heirloom Tomato, and Cheese Sandwich

Chickpeas never tasted better! 

Recipe: Marinated Chickpea Sandwich With Lemon Confit

Spiced chicken and bell peppers make the perfect pairing! 

Recipe: Za'atar-Spiced Chicken and Bell Pepper Sandwich With Labneh

You can eat this sandwich warm or cold — either way, it's delicious and will surely keep you satisfied! 

Recipe: Jerk Chicken Sandwich With Jicama and Papaya Slaw

Simple, unexpected, and delicious. (Just make sure you spread on enough peanut butter to keep you full through the afternoon.)

Recipe: Peanut Butter and Basil Sandwich on a Baguette

Garlic, onion, and dill cream cheese pull this out of the sandwich territory. 

Recipe: Salami Cream Cheese Sandwich

Halloumi is a DELICIOUS cheese that stands up incredibly well to frying and grilling. 

Recipe: Halloumi, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Rocket (aka Arugula) Sandwich

Goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes never tasted better!

Recipe: Goat Cheese Sandwich With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Here's another instance when you'd want to pack that dressing (and maybe even the coleslaw) on the side and put them on right before eating.

Recipe: Brooklyn Avenue Sandwich With Pastrami, Coleslaw, and Russian Dressing

Think ham and cheese, but with a French toast–style treatment for the bread. Eat it also for breakfast or, really, anytime. 

Recipe: Classic Monte Cristo 

The key will be getting ahold of some solid Cuban bread, but it'll be worth it. 

Recipe: Cuban From Miami

More proof that anything on ciabatta is heaven. 

Recipe: Grilled Chicken Melt With Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

Like potato skins, but ON A SANDWICH. It doesn't get better than this, you guys. 

Recipe: Baked Potato Grilled Cheese

The french fries go IN the sandwich. **Chef's kiss** Such innovation. 

Recipe: Primanti’s Sandwich From Pittsburgh

No skillet? No problem. You still deserve a good-ass breakfast sandwich. 

Recipe: Microwave Prep Breakfast Sandwiches

Literally the best-case scenario for subbing cauliflower in for bread. 

Recipe: Cauliflower Grilled Cheese

The MVP of this sandwich is the hummus and extra-fresh sprouts. 

Recipe: The Ultimate Hummus and Veggie Sandwich

This grilled cheese is taking grilled cheese to a whoooooole new level! 

Recipe: Frico Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

The combination of grilled fontina and blackberry will leave you wanting more! 

Recipe: Grilled Fontina and Blackberry Basil Smash Sandwiches

Take this grilled cheese to work for lunch and you'll have all your coworkers begging for you to make them this delicacy. 

Recipe: Grilled Cheese With Gouda, Roasted Mushrooms, and Onions

The savory cheese and sweet strawberries are the perfect combination!

Recipe: Strawberry Bruschetta Grilled Cheese

Yum! 

Recipe: Grilled Ham, Cheese, and Pickle Sandwiches

Slice those green apples as thinly as possible, and then add maple syrup and cinnamon. 

Recipe: Peanut Butter and Fruit Sandwich