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Sandwich Ideas Recipes Like a Pro (2025)

Learn to make delicious sandwiches with these easy ideas. This recipe is perfect for busy individuals and families looking for creative and satisfying sandwich options.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Refrigeration Time 6 hours
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 391
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwiches
  • 1 dozen buns or rolls
  • 1/2 to 3/4 lb thinly sliced meat
  • 12 slices cheese
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 Tbs honey or brown sugar
  • 1 Tbs mustard
  • 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbs poppy seeds

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Glass measuring cup
  • Baking pan

Method
 

  1. Assemble sandwiches by layering your choice of meat and cheese on buns or rolls.
  2. Place sandwiches in a baking pan and set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan or glass measuring cup, mix all ingredients for the sauce and boil or microwave until butter is melted.
  4. Pour sauce over sandwiches.
  5. Sprinkle poppy seeds over sandwiches.
  6. Bake now, or refrigerate for several hours (even overnight).
  7. Bake at 350ºF for 20 - 25 minutes, or until the tops are brown and the cheese is melted. Cover loosely with foil if you don't want your sandwiches to get as brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 19gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 322mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7g

Notes

You can use any combination of meat and cheese. Popular choices include ham with Swiss, turkey with cheddar, or pepperoni/salami with mozzarella. Any type of bun, roll, slider, or bread works. Leftover sandwiches are great cold or warmed up.

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