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These sandwich recipes are satisfying, full of BIG flavors, and perfect for lunch and dinner. No boring sandwiches here!

spicy chicken sandwich with spicy sauce on a plate

Sandwiches that are worthy of a (real) meal!

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If sandwiches are what you turn to when you’re in a time crunch or don’t feel like cooking, it’s time to rethink that.

These sandwich recipes are anything but boring—and they’re not the kind of thing you throw together and eat on the run. Nope, you’re going to have to sit down for these sandwiches!

To me, one of the best things about sandwiches is how flexible they are. You can put leftovers to use (hello, meatloaf sandwich!), swap one topping for another, and you can pair them with anything from a handful of store-bought potato chips, to Homemade Fries or Healthy Potato Salad.

gourmet steak sandwich on ciabatta with red onions
Steak Sandwich
Juicy steak paired with crusty bread and flavorful toppings turns a simple sandwich into a dinner you actually look forward to.
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Raspberry Chipotle Bacon Grilled Cheese
Raspberry Chipotle Bacon Grilled Cheese
Sweet, smoky, crispy, melty, this sandwich has a LOT going on. Make sure you have a napkin on hand for this one!
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A grilled cheese sandwich filled with slices of meatloaf, stacked in two halves on a wooden surface.
Meatloaf Sandwich
Cold meatloaf becomes something completely different once layered onto toasted bread with sauce and crunchy toppings. YUM!
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crock pot bbq chicken sandwiches with slaw on top
Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Tender BBQ chicken, crunchy slaw, soft buns come together in this delightfully messy and seriously delicious sandwich.
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the best baked spicy chicken sandwich
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Crispy, spicy, crunchy, and cooling toppings, this recipe has everything you love about a restaurant chicken sandwich, made at home.
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Turkey Cheddar Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwich. The best flavors of fall! Melty cheddar, sweet apple butter, granny smith apples, and healthy turkey make an amazing sweet and savory flavor combination that tastes like fall! Healthy comfort food that’s perfect for fast lunches and easy family meals. Recipe at wellplated.com
Apple Grilled Cheese with Turkey
Sweet apple butter with sharp cheddar and savory turkey is the coziest combination for fall. (But you can totally eat it year-round too!)
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Caprese sandwiches with pesto
Caprese Sandwich
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and good bread are all you need for this iconic summer sandwich.
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Erin Clarke

Hi, I’m Erin Clarke, cookbook author and the home cook behind Well Plated. I’ve helped millions of people cook healthier meals that actually taste amazing and sold over 190,000 books! I’m here to help you save time, dirty fewer dishes, and feel great about what you’re eating, without overthinking it. Welcome!

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