14 of America's Most Essential Sandwich Recipes
Because sandwiches are the quintessential American food.
Take a look at the most popular sandwiches across the country. Each region is represent by the South, Northeast, Midwest, West, and the Pacific.
1South: St. Louis Gerber Sandwich
COURTESY OF JULIE BLANNER
If you're unfamiliar with the Gerber, let us break it down for you: This open-faced ham and provolone cheese sandwich makes use of crusty French bread lathered with garlic butter. Finish this St. Louis masterpiece off by toasting it for a gooey, cheesy finish.
Get the recipe at Julie Blanner.
2South: Pimento Cheese Sandwich
COURTESY OF THE COOKING BRIDE
A southern picnic staple that gets its bite from Cheddar cheese and chipotle peppers, this version gets some extra twang with crispy fried green tomatoes layered between grilled bread.
Get the recipe at The Cooking Bride.
3South: Shrimp Po'Boy
COURTESY OF NO RECIPES
Straight out of New Orleans, this Louisiana classic features fried shrimp drenched in a spicy rich remoulade sauce served on a buttered bun.
Get the recipe at No Recipes.
4South: Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich
COURTESY OF FLAV CITY
First served at Louisville's Brown Hotel, this broiled, open-faced sandwich is piled high with turkey, bacon, tomatoes and cheese sauce.
Get the recipe from Flav City.
5South: Muffaletta Sandwich
COURTESY OF HONESTLY YUM
Anyone who has ever visited New Orlean's Central Grocery knows how delicious this mashup of deli meats and olive salad spread is—attempt to recreate the magic at home with this recipe.
Get the recipe at Honestly Yum.
6Northeast: Chicken Spiedie Sandwich
COURTESY OF JO COOKS
Local to Binghamton, New York, the chicken for this sandwich is marinated (here with lemon, olive oil, and herbs), grilled to perfection, and presented on soft Italian bread.
Get the recipe at Jo Cooks.
7Northeast: Beef on Weck
COURTESY OF EVERYDAY GOOD THINKING
Another New York state original, this is not your standard roast beef sandwich. Rare, thin-cut beef gets a special kick from horseradish and the kummelweck roll, topped with salt and caraway seeds.
Get the recipe at Everyday Good Thinking.
8Northeast: Lobster Roll
COURTESY OF A BETTER HAPPIER ST. SEBASTIAN
Whether you think the country's best lobster rolls hail from Maine or Connecticut, there's no denying these seafood sandwiches are delicious. This simple version features fresh Maine lobster, lemon, brown butter and New England-style rolls.
Get the recipe at A Better Happier St. Sebastian.
9Midwest: Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
COURTESY OF A DASH OF SANITY
Pork tenderloin is pounded thin and coated in batter made extra crunchy with crushed Saltines and panko crumbs, then fried to make this tasty sandwich, which is especially popular in Indiana.
Get the recipe at A Dash of Sanity.
10Midwest: Chicago-Style Italian Beef Sandwich
COURTESY OF WHITE HOUSE BLACK SHUTTERS
This hearty sandwich features a blend of slow-cooked, shredded beef, giardiniera and red peppers, topped with mozzarella cheese on Italian bread.
Get the recipe at White House Black Shutters.
11Midwest: Reuben Sandwich
COURTESY OF SPEND WITH PENNIES
The jury is out as to whether this classic sandwich was invented in Omaha, Nebraska or New York City, but either way, you can get your corned beef fix with this Reuben recipe, drenched in Thousand Island dressing and loaded on top of rye bread.
Get the recipe at Spend With Pennies.
12West: Denver Omelet Sandwich
COURTESY OF THE SPICE KIT
Also known as a Western sandwich, this classic is made with freshly beaten eggs, diced ham, mushrooms, and bell peppers. Place the omelet between two buttered slices of bread and you've got yourself a tasty lunch (or breakfast!).
Get the recipe at The Spice Kit.
13West: BLTA
COURTESY OF JO COOKS
The best avocados in the U.S. come from California, so if you're going to have a West Coast sandwich, it better have at least a few slices of this creamy green fruit on it!
Get the recipe at Jo Cooks.
14West: French Dip Sandwich
COURTESY OF CARL'S BAD CRAVINGS
This sandwich, born in Los Angeles (two restaurants actually claim to have invented it), features sliced roast beef topped with cheese, served with a side of hot au jus dip.
Ge the recipe Carl's Bad Craving.