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How to Make Sandwich Ideas Recipes Like a Pro (2025)

Learn how to create delicious and satisfying sandwiches with these easy-to-follow ideas and techniques. This recipe focuses on a baked sandwich that's perfect for gatherings or a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 391
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwiches
  • 1 dozen buns or rolls
  • 1/2 to 3/4 lb. thinly sliced meat
  • 12 slices cheese
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 c. melted butter
  • 2 Tbs. honey or brown sugar
  • 1 Tbs. mustard
  • 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbs. poppy seeds

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Glass measuring cup
  • Baking pan

Method
 

  1. Assemble sandwiches by layering your choice of meat and cheese on buns or rolls.
  2. Place sandwiches in a baking pan and set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan or glass measuring cup, mix all ingredients for the sauce and boil or microwave until butter is melted.
  4. Pour sauce over sandwiches.
  5. Sprinkle poppy seeds over sandwiches.
  6. You can bake these sandwiches now, or refrigerate them for several hours, even overnight.
  7. Bake at 350ºF for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are brown and the cheese is melted. Cover loosely with foil if you prefer less browning.

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 19gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 322mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7g

Notes

Feel free to use any combination of meat and cheese. Popular choices include ham with Swiss, turkey with cheddar, or pepperoni/salami with mozzarella. Any type of bun, roll, slider, or bread works well. You can also enjoy these sandwiches cold the next day.

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