46 Sandwich Recipes That Aren’t PB&J

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46 Sandwich Recipes That Aren’t PB&J1/46 Ham and Swiss Sliders 120 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My next-door neighbor shared this recipe with me and I simply cannot improve it! You can make it ahead and cook it quickly when company arrives. The combo of flavors makes these sandwiches so delicious. —Iris Weihemuller, Baxter, Minnesota Ham and cheese is a classic sandwich combo, but these cheesy melts take it to another level. A pan of slider-sized buns is quick to layer,

and a glaze of brown sugar, poppy seeds and horseradish tops it all off

and a glaze of brown sugar, poppy seeds and horseradish tops it all off. They’ll be the first to disappear from the potluck table. 2/46 Reuben Sandwiches 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Reuben sandwiches are shared by Kathy Jo Scott of Hemingford, Nebraska. “My mouth waters just thinking of these sandwiches,” confesses Kathy Jo. “I adapted the recipe from one my mother found several years ago.” Reuben sandwiches are shared by Kathy Jo Scott of Hemingford, Nebraska. “My mouth waters just thinking of these sandwiches,” confesses

“I adapted the recipe from one my mother found several years ago.”

Kathy Jo. “I adapted the recipe from one my mother found several years ago.” 3/46 Turkey Focaccia Club 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Turkey Focaccia Club Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family thinks this sandwich is pure heaven thanks to the cranberry-pecan mayo. It’s so good that they ask me to make it all year long. —Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona A great club sandwich balances savory deli meat, cheese and bacon with sweet-tangy condiments. This top-rated club slathers on mayo, mustard, honey

and cranberry sauce to pack a big flavor punch

and cranberry sauce to pack a big flavor punch. Though delicious any time of year, this is often best served with leftover cranberry sauce after Thanksgiving. 4/46 Parmesan Chicken Sandwiches 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Parm Sandwich Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Coat tender chicken breasts with seasoned bread crumbs and smother in marinara sauce. Served on a hoagie, they’re a real treat! —Sue Bosek, Whittier, California One brilliant way to create a more exciting sandwich is to borrow fillings from your favorite meals.

They stack up in about 10 minutes, honestly

Here, breaded, saucy chicken Parmesan is served up in a handheld hoagie rather than on a bed of noodles, making it perfect for a quick family dinner. 5/46 Turkey Melt 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Turkey Melt Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When days feel rushed, these sandwiches with turkey and green chiles are one of my favorite standbys. They stack up in about 10 minutes, honestly. —Leah Carter, San Pedro, California 6/46 Pineapple Chicken Salad Sandwiches 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

These sandwiches are always welcome at lunchtime around our house

Pineapple Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These sandwiches are always welcome at lunchtime around our house. Sweet pineapple and crunchy pecans are nice additions to ordinary chicken salad. —Carol Alexander, Midland, Michigan Chicken salad is surprisingly versatile. Stir in fillings to add texture: crunchy chopped nuts, crisp grapes or sliced apples, chewy raisins, dried spices and fresh herbs. Here, sweet pineapple adds a juicy, tropical slant on your typical sandwich. 7/46 Gourmet Barbecue Beef Sandwiches Gourmet Barbecue Beef Sandwiches Recipe photo by

Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 15 min Servings 12 sandwiches Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These beef sandwiches were a tradition in my family on winter vacations after a long day of snow skiing, but they’re a hit anytime we make them. Serving the savory barbecue beef on croissants with melty provolone cheese makes the sandwiches a little more special. —Katie Anderson, Vancouver, Washington Tender, flavorful beef is an easy sandwich filling, if you make it in the slow cooker! While this recipe calls for a fancy sandwich atop croissants, it will be just as tasty

on a hard roll or on sliced crusty bread

on a hard roll or on sliced crusty bread. 8/46 Shrimp Patty Sandwiches 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp Patty Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Quite often when we eat at a restaurant, my husband will try something and tell me that I could make it better at home. That was the case with this shrimp patty. It had very few shrimp and needed more flavor. I made some improvements and now it’s one my husband’s favorites. — Tina Jacobs, Hurlock, Maryland

Crispy, savory fish patties are a great seafood dish for skeptics

Crispy, savory fish patties are a great seafood dish for skeptics. These savory cakes combine shrimp with haddock to maximize flavor without breaking the budget. Serve on burger buns or open-faced. 9/46 California Roll Wraps 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved California Roll Wraps Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 wraps Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love the California rolls I get at sushi restaurants and wanted to capture those flavors in a sandwich I could take to work. I started with the standard ingredients, added a few others and came up

with a hit

with a hit. —Mary Pax-Shipley, Bend, Oregon Sushi is delicious at a restaurant, but a bit fussy for an everyday meal at home. These simple wraps aim to duplicate the flavor, combining rich imitation crab meat, spicy wasabi mayo and creamy avocado with an array of crisp, chopped veggies. You can use what’s in season or in your fridge. 10/46 Cuban Sandwich Burgers 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cuban Sandwich Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom would make these Cuban burgers whenever we

visited her in Florida

visited her in Florida. They are a take on the real Cuban sandwich. My kids love them. My boys could eat two of these monsters in one sitting. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California These burgers nod to the classic flavors of a Cuban sandwich, and they’re a great summertime option when you have the grill fired up. Start with burger patties made from both ground beef and ground pork, then layer ham, cheese and pickles on top of the patties. Finish the burgers by smashing them down with a hot cast iron skillet for extra toasty buns. 11/46 Beef

They also make an excellent lunch on the go

‘n’ Cheese Wraps 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beef ‘n’ Cheese Wraps Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These make-ahead wraps are delicious, portable and ideal for picnics and tailgates. Enjoy them whole or slice them into 1-inch pieces to serve them as an appetizer. They also make an excellent lunch on the go. —Sue Sibson, Howard, South Carolina The benefits of wrap sandwiches are plentiful: the tortilla is less bulky, so the sandwich is lighter and the fillings can shine. Wraps are easy to find

gluten-free, and they’re quick to, well, wrap up and take on-the-go

gluten-free, and they’re quick to, well, wrap up and take on-the-go. You can also slice a wrap into sections, skewer with a toothpick and turn them into appetizers. 12/46 Grandma’s Baked Ham Salad Sandwiches 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Grandma’s Baked Ham Salad Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is another tried-and-true recipe I found in my grandma’s recipe box. I love seeing her handwriting on faded notecards. — Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado Need to eat up leftover ham? This old-fashioned ham salad

recipe is just the ticket

recipe is just the ticket. The simple sandwich filling is packed with flavor but stirs together in minutes. Warm in the oven for a heartier meal or serve cold. Either way, it’s great with potato salad. 13/46 Caribbean Chipotle Pork Sliders 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caribbean Chipotle Pork Sliders Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 35 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of our favorite pulled pork recipes combines the heat of chipotle peppers with a cool tropical coleslaw. The robust flavors make these sliders a big hit with

The robust flavors make these a big hit with guests

guests. —Kadija Bridgewater, Boca Raton, Florida Our favorite pulled pork sliders combine the heat of chipotle peppers with a cool tropical coleslaw. The robust flavors make these a big hit with guests. —Kadija Bridgewater, Boca Raton, Florida 14/46 Club Roll-Ups 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Club Roll-Ups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Packed with meat, cheese and olives, these roll-ups are always a hit at parties. —Linda Searl, Pampa, Texas The secret to a good roll-up? A good sauce! Tortillas can get very dry if