40 Party-Ready Sandwiches for a Crowd

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40 Party-Ready Sandwiches for a Crowd2/40 Mojito Pulled Pork 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 7 hours 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fork-tender pulled pork tastes fabulous on a bun, in a wrap or tortilla. My kids like to eat it spooned over rice in its citrus-flavored juices.—Mindy Oswalt, Winnetka, California Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 418 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 916mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. Discover all the recipes you need for your summer BBQ. 3/40 Italian Sub 8 Reviews

4/40 Focaccia

Test Kitchen Approved Italian Submarine Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Italian husband grew up eating this flavorful sandwich, which his mother used to make it after Saturday chores were finished. Put the sub together a few hours ahead and refrigerate, then serve with chips, veggies and dip for a delicious meal. —Christine Lupella, Fifty Lakes, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 340 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 1130mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 4/40 Focaccia

Slices of this pretty sandwich make any casual get-together more special

Sandwiches 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Focaccia Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Slices of this pretty sandwich make any casual get-together more special. Add or change ingredients to your taste. —Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 113 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 5/40 Slow-Cooker French Dip Sandwiches 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 8 hours 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These

slow-cooker French dip sandwiches make a standout addition to any buffet line

slow-cooker French dip sandwiches make a standout addition to any buffet line. Make sure to have plenty of small cups of broth for everyone to grab. Dipping perfection! —Holly Neuharth, Mesa, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich with 1/3 cup juices: 456 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 722mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 35g protein. 6/40 Cuban Sliders 51 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These wonderful little rolls are baked until lightly toasted and the cheese melts. The leftover King’s

Followers of my blog, houseofyumm.com, go nuts for these!

Hawaiian ham sliders keep really well in the fridge, and they make a lovely cold snack. Followers of my blog, houseofyumm.com, go nuts for these! —Serene Herrera, Dallas, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 191 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. If you’re planning a burger spread, don’t forget these delicious sides for hamburgers. 7/40 Bistro Beef Barbecue Sandwiches 4 Reviews Bistro Beef Barbecue Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These zippy

The coleslaw topping adds the perfect tangy crunch

barbecue sandwiches make for fun late-summer dinners and are perfect for potluck gatherings, too. The coleslaw topping adds the perfect tangy crunch. —Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 411 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 832mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. Keep your burger spreads creative with these burger toppings. 8/40 Beer-Braised Pulled Ham 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beer-Braised Pulled Ham Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To jazz up ham, I slow-cooked it with

a beer sauce

a beer sauce. Buns loaded with ham, pickles and mustard are irresistible. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 378 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 1246mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 9/40 Cobb Salad Sub 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cobb Salad Sub Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we need a quick meal to share, we turn Cobb salad into a sandwich masterpiece. Sometimes I substitute tortillas for the bread and make wraps instead. —Kimberly Grusendorf,

Any leftover picadillo makes for great nachos or queso dip

Medina, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 233 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 982mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein. 10/40 Picadillo Sliders 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I’m pressed for time, these beefy sliders are my go-to. Any leftover picadillo makes for great nachos or queso dip. It freezes well, too! —Patterson Watkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 249 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 631mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber),

14g protein

14g protein. You’re hosting a party and it’s time to plan the menu. You can try these mouthwatering sliders. 11/40 Slow-Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches 2 Reviews Slow-Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have fond memories of my mother in the kitchen preparing her amazing beef dip sandwiches. They always made our house smell like an Old World Italian restaurant. And as good as the aroma was, somehow the taste was even better! Set out a jar of giardiniera for spooning on top. —Kira Vosk, Milwaukee,

Bring on the wasabi mayo

Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 595 calories, 30g fat (11g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 1134mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 44g protein. 12/40 Sesame Pulled Pork Sandwiches 6 Reviews Sesame Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I wanted to build a better pork sandwich, and this Asian-style filling was a huge hit with my husband and coworkers. Bring on the wasabi mayo. —Jennifer Berry, Lexington, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 324 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol,

756mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein

756mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch. 13/40 Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches 1 Review Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 30 min Servings 16 sandwiches Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I lived in Florida for a while and loved the pork I ate there, so I started making it for myself. The flavorful meat makes amazing Cuban sandwiches, but you can also use it in traditional pulled pork sandwiches or tacos. —Lacie Griffin, Austin, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 619

15/40 Stromboli Sandwich 16 Reviews Test Kitchen

calories, 31g fat (13g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 1257mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 50g protein. 14/40 Hawaiian Kielbasa Sandwiches 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 12 sandwiches Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you are looking for a different way to use kielbasa, the sweet and mildly spicy flavor of these sandwiches is a nice change.—Judy Dames, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 663 calories, 35g fat (12g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 2532mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. 15/40 Stromboli Sandwich 16 Reviews Test Kitchen

Approved Stromboli Sandwich Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50

Approved Stromboli Sandwich Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve made this Stromboli sandwich many times for parties, and it gets great reviews. You can add ingredients and spices to suit your taste. The recipe is so good I just had to share it with you! —Leigh Lauer, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 388 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1175mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. 16/40 BLT Waffle Sliders 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total

Prepare the waffles ahead of time and reheat in the toaster for quick assembly

Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Craving a BLT for breakfast? Try a deliciously different version that features crisp bacon and fresh tomatoes between two golden cornmeal waffles. Prepare the waffles ahead of time and reheat in the toaster for quick assembly. —Stacy Joura, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania. Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 224 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 574mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 17/40 Sausage Bread Sandwiches 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 4 sandwich loaves (3 pieces each) Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: I make these sandwiches for a crowd in my spare time and freeze them so they’re ready when needed, such as for tailgating parties when we attend Kansas State football games. —Donna Roberts, Manhattan, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 432 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 926mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 18/40 Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These Kentucky hot brown sliders

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