8 Epic Sandwiches Worth Making This Weekend

Few things are more satisfying than a great homemade sandwich (and yes, we are counting an excellent PB&J). Use any topping you like, go crazy on spreads or fancy ingredients, and know there’s no need to trek to the store (or shell out $10-$20, depending on where you live in the country!)

You could even take the time to make your own sourdough, for ultra-luxe sandwiches. Grab your Hybrid Double Burner Griddle for diner-worthy patty melts or your 12" Hybrid Fry Pan to make Philadelphia-style cheesesteaks. Or, if you want to set out fixings for the whole family to customize their own deli subs, place all the ingredients on your Extra-Large Beechwood Cutting Board with a serrated knife for slicing bread and juicy tomatoes. Below, find eight recipes for homemade sandwiches that will make the weekend feel like a vacation.

8 EPIC SANDWICHES WORTH MAKING THIS WEEKEND

1. BREAKFAST SANDWICHES

On Saturday mornings after a long night out, nothing tastes better than griddled eggs and bacon on a soft roll. Pull out your Hybrid Double Burner Griddle to toast the buns, fry the eggs, and cook the bacon. You’ll sandwich these with a lime-spiked avocado mash and a slightly sweet sriracha mayo that brings everything together just right. Pair with strong coffee, OJ, and pajamas.

Get the recipe for Breakfast Sandwiches.

2. CHEESESTEAK SANDWICHES

There’s no need to travel to the City of Brotherly Love for a classic cheesesteak sandwich. With a couple loaves of soft submarine sandwich bread, thinly shaved boneless ribeye, provolone, and the essential mushroom, pepper, and onion sauté, you can make something that rivals the best of Philly’s sub shops.

Get the recipe for Cheesesteak Sandwiches.

3. PESTO CHICKEN SANDWICH

Some ingredients always go well together: pesto and chicken are two of them. For this fancy sandwich, you’ll make homemade pickles, pesto, cook chicken, roast garlic for a spicy mayo, and combine it all on a baguette with provolone. Of course, you could just buy pickles and pesto and skip the garlicky mayo. Take the combination as guidance and scale your involvement up or down as you like.

Get the recipe for Pesto Chicken Sandwich.

4. PORK EGG AND CHEESE SANDWICH

For the ultimate bagel breakfast sandwich, look no further than this easy recipe, which combines thin slices of pork roll (substitute sliced salami or cooked bacon if you can’t find it) with American cheese, fried egg, and both spicy pickled peppers and tabasco. The recipe serves one, but you can easily double or quadruple it if you want to make it for others. 

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5. CHICKEN PARM SANDWICH

Who says sandwiches aren’t good enough for date nights or dinner parties? This chicken parm sandwich recipe begs to differ. You’ll start by making homemade basil pesto and a quick tomato sauce before breading and frying chicken cutlets. These are stacked between slices of sourdough bread (why not go the extra mile and make your own?) and layered with melted mozzarella cheese. Pro tip: Griddle the bread on your Hybrid Double Burner Griddle with a little olive oil if you want the ultimate toast.

Get the recipe for Chicken Parm Sandwich.

6. DOUBLE CHEESE PATTY MELT WITH HORSERADISH AIOLI

Forget burgers, the patty melt is the true diner classic, with a Worcestershire-seasoned patty, caramelized onions, and not one but two cheeses to sandwich together slices of marble rye or sourdough. Serve with paper napkins and a glass-bottled soda for the true effect.

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7. GRILLED COTTAGE CHEESE SANDWICH

If you’ve been wondering whether the cottage cheese fad is worth it, this updated grilled cheese is the recipe to put that question to rest. To achieve maximum gooeyness, you’ll stir together cottage cheese with grated mozzarella and cheddar. Complete the picture with a quick tomato soup for delicious dunking.

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8. NASHVILLE HOT COD SANDWICH

Recreate Nashville’s famous fish sandwiches with this delicious recipe for battered and fried cod. You’ll first make spicy pickles and homemade tartar sauce before battering and frying pieces of tender cod. What makes a Nashville Hot Cod Sandwich so hot, you ask? That’d be the cayenne pepper spice mixture that you’ll sprinkle over the fried filets. Don’t skip the cooling tartar sauce and shredded cabbage, which cut through the heat.

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