By Mama Deborah
There are hundreds of sandwich types around the world, varying by culture, ingredients, and preparation. Here’s a guide to the main types of sandwiches known to man, grouped by style, with examples and basic instructions on how to make each:
🥪 1. Classic Sandwich (Cold or Toasted)
Definition: Two slices of bread with a filling (meat, cheese, veggies, spreads).
Examples:
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Ham & Cheese: Layer ham and cheese on sliced bread, add mustard or mayo.
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Turkey Club: Turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo, usually triple-stacked.
How to Make:
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Toast or leave the bread plain.
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Spread condiments.
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Layer ingredients.
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Cut in halves or quarters.
🥙 2. Wraps
Definition: Flatbread or tortilla wrapped around a filling.
Examples:
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Chicken Caesar Wrap: Grilled chicken, romaine, Caesar dressing in a tortilla.
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Falafel Wrap: Falafel, hummus, veggies in pita or lavash.
How to Make:
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Warm wrap.
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Place filling in center.
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Fold in sides and roll tightly.
🥖 3. Submarine (Hoagie, Baguette, Hero)
Definition: Long bread roll with layered meats, cheese, veggies.
Examples:
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Italian Sub: Salami, ham, provolone, lettuce, tomato, oil & vinegar.
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Meatball Sub: Meatballs in marinara with melted mozzarella.
How to Make:
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Slice roll lengthwise.
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Layer fillings.
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Toast if desired.
🌮 4. Open-Faced Sandwich
Definition: One slice of bread with toppings, no top layer.
Examples:
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Avocado Toast: Toasted bread topped with mashed avocado and seasoning.
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Smørrebrød (Denmark): Rye bread with cold cuts, fish, and garnishes.
How to Make:
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Toast or butter base bread.
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Neatly arrange toppings.
🍳 5. Breakfast Sandwich
Definition: Bread filled with eggs, cheese, and/or meat.
Examples:
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Egg & Cheese Biscuit: Scrambled egg, cheese on a biscuit.
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Bacon, Egg & Cheese on Bagel.
How to Make:
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Cook egg and meat.
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Toast bread (bagel, English muffin, etc.).
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Assemble with cheese and condiments.
🧀 6. Grilled Sandwich (Panini or Grilled Cheese)
Definition: Buttered bread grilled with melted fillings.
Examples:
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Grilled Cheese: American cheese between buttered bread.
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Panini: Italian-style pressed sandwich with meats, cheese, veggies.
How to Make:
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Butter outer sides of bread.
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Grill in pan or sandwich press until golden.
🥩 7. Hot Sandwich (Cooked Fillings)
Definition: Cooked meats or fillings served hot in a bun or bread.
Examples:
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Philly Cheesesteak: Sliced beef, onions, melted cheese in hoagie roll.
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Sloppy Joe: Ground beef in tomato sauce on a bun.
How to Make:
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Prepare hot filling.
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Toast or warm bread.
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Assemble and serve hot.
🌍 8. International Sandwiches
Examples:
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Banh Mi (Vietnam): Baguette with pork, pickled veggies, cilantro, chili.
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Shawarma/Kebab Wrap: Spiced meat, sauces, and veggies in flatbread.
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Croque Monsieur (France): Ham and cheese grilled sandwich with béchamel.
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Gatsby (South Africa): French loaf with meat, fries, sauces.
🧁 9. Dessert Sandwiches
Examples:
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Ice Cream Sandwich: Ice cream between cookies or wafers.
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Nutella & Banana Sandwich: Sweet spread on bread or toast.
How to Make:
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Spread filling or stack ice cream.
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Use cookies, cake, or sweet bread as base.
