Think Sandwiches Are Boring? Try These Deliciously Creative Recipes
While some may be best enjoyed warm and toasty, others can serve as a make-ahead breakfast option
By The Weekly -
Tired of the boring old sandwich? We know which ones you're thinking about. The classics can never go out of style, but can get a little stale when consumed in repetition. So, jazz it up with our fresh and delicious sarnie collection – some of which involve the exciting sandwich press, oven and trusty grill.
A sandwich pressed-croque monsieur that boasts a crispy, grilled exterior and a creamy middle featuring ham, gruyere, tomatoes and dijon mustard. Essentially the comfy middle ground between a classic ham and cheese and a grilled cheese, here’s another sarnie recipe you can count on for a quick, light but fancy brunch.
While half the secret to delivering a good meatball sub is nailing down a flavourful, tender and hefty meatballs recipe, the other half involves the simple but critical task of scouring for quality Italian rolls (if you don’t make them yourself).
If you don’t have the stomach space for a full meal, a jaffle or toastie may just make the cut. Stack on corned beef, dijon mustard and cheddar on generously buttered slices of bread before plopping them into a sandwich press (or a pan) – a stringy, savoury grilled cheese sandwich will present itself in minutes and entirely packed with flavour.
These teriyaki-marinated chicken tenderloins are carefully served between crusty baguette slices, rolled up with avocado, cucumber, lettuce and creamy miso sauce. For that final finishing touch, drizzle with lemon for a hint of zest and sprinkle with mint for a refreshing aftertaste.
Elevate your regular toastie into a heavenly souffle toast – a golden and airy delicacy with flavours from Worcestershire sauce, grated vintage cheddar, mustard and eggs. Works for both breakfast and lunch.
The regular schnitzel gets reinvented served on toasties, coupled with cheese and shredded wombok for an Asian twist. For this recipe, we went with seeded bread for more crunch, as well as rice wine vinegar for an extra zing. Absolutely perfect for WFH days.
This prosciutto wrapped haloumi recipe is like an elevated version of the ham and cheese. Their heavenly combination is sure to take you by surprise on your very first nibble, and can make for a quick midday snack at home or on the go.
This savoury slice jam-packed with ham, cheese and vegetables is like a quiche and sandwich crossover. The flexible recipe also means you can add any other ingredient you’d like – totalling up to a delicious, and nutritious lunch.
Consisting of corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut, and dressing on rye bread, the Reuben has established itself as a go-to of American grilled sandwiches – commonly appearing on the breakfast and lunch tables of many. To make the process of making the iconic sandwich even faster and easier, we used a jaffle maker for our recipe, together with some pistachio dukkah just to spice things up. Yum.
Make a roast beef Panini sandwich with the leftover roast beef from last night! A stack of smoky beef, caramelised onions and cheese, this sandwich will make you wish there were more leftovers from dinner now.
What better bread to make a sandwich than your very own? As much as we love our sourdough and artisan bread recipes, one can’t forgo an old-school loaf, which makes the perfect candidate for french toast and sandwiches. When the burger bun is not in reach, you might also find that your soft and fluffy homemade sliced white makes a good substitute for that, too.
This article was originally published on Feb 17, 2023 and updated on Dec 12, 2024.