52 Big-Batch Sandwiches for Graduation Parties

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52 Big-Batch Sandwiches for Graduation Parties1/52 Slow-Cooker French Dip Sandwiches 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker French Dip Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These hot sandwiches make a standout addition to any buffet line. Make sure to have plenty of small cups of broth for everyone to grab. It’s 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.

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2/52 Italian Beef Hoagies 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Italian Beef Hoagies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 25 min Servings 18 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll need just five ingredients to feed a crowd these tender and tangy Italian beef sandwiches. On weekends, I start the roast the night before so I can shred it in the morning. —Lori Piatt, Danville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 346 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 674mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. 3/52 Ham and Cheese Sliders 120

You can make it ahead and cook it quickly when company arrives

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Make-Ahead Ham and Cheese Sliders Recipe photo by 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 Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 315 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 555mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. 4/52 Layered Picnic Loaves 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Made ahead, it’s easily carted to any gathering

Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 loaves (12 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This big sandwich, inspired by one I tried at a New York deli, is a favorite with our football-watching crowd. Made ahead, it’s easily carted to any gathering. Kids and adults alike say it’s super. —Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 341 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 991mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. 5/52 Chicken Sliders with Sesame Slaw 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours

My version has an Asian twist, with spicy, tangy flavors

25 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone loves barbecue chicken sliders. My version has an Asian twist, with spicy, tangy flavors. At our potlucks, they quickly vanish. —Priscilla Yee, Concord, California Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 255 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 493mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. 6/52 Slow-Cooked Turkey Sandwiches 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Turkey Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 18 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These sandwiches have been such a

hit at office potlucks that I keep copies of the recipe in my desk to hand out

hit at office potlucks that I keep copies of the recipe in my desk to hand out. —Diane Twait Nelsen, Ringsted, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 263 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 680mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. 7/52 Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders 57 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Cheeseburger Slider Bake Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this dish to fill two pans because these sliders disappear fast. Cut the recipe in half if

you want one batch

you want one batch. —Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 380 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 8/52 French Dip Sandwich 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved French Dip Sandwiches with Onions Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 30 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I want to impress company, these satisfying sandwiches are my first pick for the menu. I serve them au jus, with the cooking juices in individual bowls for dipping. —Florence Robinson, Lenox,

You can add ingredients and spices to suit your taste

Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 399 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1099mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein. 9/52 Stromboli Sandwich 16 Reviews Test Kitchen 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

The savory homemade sauce assures I come home with no leftovers

calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1175mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. 10/52 Tangy Barbecue Sandwiches 12 Reviews Tangy Barbecue Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 10 min Servings 18 sandwiches Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Since I prepare the beef for these robust sandwiches in the slow cooker, it’s easy to fix a meal for a hungry bunch. The savory homemade sauce assures I come home with no leftovers. —Debbi Smith, Crossett, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 262 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol,

659mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein

659mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 11/52 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 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

fiber), 10g protein. 12/52 Zesty Sloppy Joes 10 Reviews Contest Winner Zesty Sloppy Joes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 25 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a big family gathering, these sandwiches are a hit. I have never served them without getting recipe requests. A fantastic blend of seasonings in a classic sandwich means no one can eat just one. —Sandy Abrams, Greenville, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 263 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 579mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein. 13/52

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat

Grilled Shredded Pork Sandwiches Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Shredded Pork Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pork shoulder roast is rubbed with seasonings and grilled, creating a crispy exterior that’s lip-smacking good! The meat is delicious by itself but can also be topped with your favorite barbecue sauce. —Amanda McLemore, Maryville, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich (calculated without barbecue sauce): 354 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 454mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat

meat, 2 starch

meat, 2 starch. 14/52 Cacoila 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cacoila Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’re probably used to pulled pork coated with barbecue sauce and made into sandwiches. Portuguese pulled pork is a spicy dish often served at our large family functions. Each cook generally adds his or her own touches that reflect their taste and Portuguese heritage. A mixture of beef roast and pork can be used. —Michele Merlino, Exeter, Rhode Island Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 489

These satisfying sub sandwiches are a study in simplicity

calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 1075mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein. 15/52 Special Sandwich Loaves Test Kitchen Approved Special Sandwich Loaves Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 20 sandwiches Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These satisfying sub sandwiches are a study in simplicity. Try serving the seasoned mayonnaise on the side so guests can customize their hoagies. Look for submarine sandwich dressing in the deli section of your grocery store. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 385 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat),

They always made our house smell like an Old World Italian restaurant

44mg cholesterol, 806mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein. 16/52 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, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 595 calories,

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