32 Easy Sandwich Recipes

Sandwiches are an easy option for those times when you don’t want a huge meal, and they can be so much more than just deli meat and a couple of slices of bread. I’ve pulled together 32 easy and delicious sandwich recipes that are interesting, delicious, customizable, and will have you looking forward to lunch! This list has it ALL, including chicken sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, wraps, grilled cheese sandwiches, veggie options, and even a couple quesadillas and burgers. So say goodbye to boring sandwiches and get creative with these delicious sandwich recipes!

Chicken Sandwich Recipes

Chicken is such a versatile meal option. It’s super filling, it can be paired with a variety of different flavors, plus, you can easily grill it, bake it, or fry it in a skillet. These chicken sandwich recipes are a few of my favorite ways to utilize chicken. They’re all quick and easy, budget-friendly, and will be a hit for the whole family.

1. Chicken Club Sandwich

Chicken Club Sandwich

This easy Chicken Club Sandwich is loaded with juicy pan-seared chicken, crispy bacon, fresh salad, and cheese. It's a budget-friendly take on the classic!

5 from 2 votes

$16.57 recipe / $4.14 serving Get the Recipe

This chicken club sandwich is a restaurant-style stack made at home with juicy pan-seared chicken, crispy oven-baked bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo, and toasted bread. I love that it feels like a deli lunch but costs less than buying one out, and you can keep it double-decker or make a simpler single-layer sandwich.

2. Spicy Baked Chicken Sandwich

Baked Spicy Chicken Sandwiches

These baked spicy chicken sandwiches have three layers of heat and are topped with a creamy-sweet quick homemade coleslaw.

4.95 from 40 votes

$6.93 recipe / $3.47 serving Get the Recipe

You can never go wrong with a classic chicken sandwich. And this spicy chicken sandwich recipe is a favorite of mine! It gives you the delicious crispy texture of fried chicken sandwiches, but without the excess oil. Serve it on your favorite bun and top it off with my homemade honey yogurt slaw! 

3. Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap

Chicken Caesar Wraps

Homemade Chicken Caesar Wraps are a breeze to make, big on flavor, and make a deliciously light and refreshing lunch.

5 from 8 votes

$8.36 recipe / $2.09 serving Get the Recipe

These chicken Caesar wraps take everything I like about a Caesar salad (romaine lettuce, chicken, Parmesan, tomatoes, dressing, and crunch), and tuck it into a soft flour tortilla. Use homemade components when you have the time, or grab bottled dressing, rotisserie chicken, and crushed croutons for a faster lunch.

4. BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Easy BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

These Easy BBQ Chicken Sandwiches are a fast, easy, and delicious way to satisfy your BBQ craving. No grill needed! Perfect for busy weeknights.

5 from 8 votes

$7.97 recipe / $1.99 serving Get the Recipe

These BBQ chicken sandwiches are made from juicy chicken thighs coated in simple seasonings and smothered in BBQ sauce. They’re an easy-to-make dinner option that comes together in under 30 minutes. Bonus: the ‘grilled’ chicken is made on the stovetop in a skillet, so you can make this recipe all year round. No actual grill is required!

5. Greek Chicken Wraps

Greek Chicken Wraps

Prep the ingredients for these Greek Chicken Wraps to keep on hand to build fresh wraps or salads all week. 

4.91 from 31 votes

$17.78 recipe / $2.96 serving Get the Recipe

Perfectly seasoned grilled chicken thighs, dill yogurt sauce, and fresh veggies make these delicious and good-for-you Greek chicken wraps. I like to prep all the components ahead of time and store them separately in the fridge (for up to 4 days) for an easy lunch option all week long!

Classic Sandwich Fillings

These are the classic sandwich fillings I turn to when I need lunches that are creamy, filling, and easy to stretch. Make a batch at the beginning of the week, tuck them into bread, wraps, or a croissant, and lunch gets a whole lot easier!

6. Traditional Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad (Traditional)

This Traditional Chicken Salad is creamy, tangy, and full of tender shredded chicken. It's like having a taste of the deli counter at home!

4.75 from 4 votes

$11.12 recipe / $1.39 serving Get the Recipe

Chicken salad is one of those classic fillings that never lets me down. This traditional chicken salad tastes like a deli-counter favorite without the deli price. It’s got tender shredded chicken, grapes, celery, red onion, and walnuts for a little sweetness, crunch, and creamy-tangy goodness in every bite.

7. Egg Salad

Easy Egg Salad

This quick and easy egg salad is perfect for busy days or whenever you need a fast, inexpensive, delicious, and filling meal!

4.46 from 24 votes

$2.98 recipe / $1.49 serving Get the Recipe

I keep the ingredient list short and classic whenever I make this classic egg salad, with hard-boiled eggs, mayo, Dijon, lemon, and relish for a creamy filling that still tastes bright!

8. Tuna Salad

Classic Tuna Salad

This Classic Tuna Salad is creamy, fresh, and packed with texture thanks to crunchy walnuts, bright lemon, and simple ingredients. It's perfect for sandwiches, wraps, salads, or easy lunches.

5 from 19 votes

$6.33 recipe / $1.58 serving Get the Recipe

Never underestimate a humble can of tuna! This tuna salad is creamy, fresh, and packed with texture from celery, walnuts, and green onions, with lemon juice to brighten everything up. It’s budget-friendly, filling, and just as good in a sandwich as it is in a wrap, pita, or piled over greens.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipes

I think we can all agree that bread just gets that much better when it’s toasted, right? Right. These homemade grilled sandwich recipes take the idea of a grilled cheese sandwich to the next level. Pair these toasty sandwiches with a cup of soup, and you have a restaurant worthy meal.

9. Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

The secret to the crunchiest, gooiest, air-fryer grilled cheese EVER is first mixing softened butter with Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese and then spreading it on the outside of your bread. You can't get results like these from a pan!

4.75 from 4 votes

$1.77 each Get the Recipe

My air fryer grilled cheese is for anyone who wants crispy bread and melty cheese without hovering over a skillet. The seasoned Parmesan butter on the outside gets extra crunchy in the air fryer, and the whole thing is ready in about 15 minutes. It’s grilled cheese with a little less babysitting, and I’m here for it.

10. Classic Tuna Melt

Classic Tuna Melt

A nostalgic diner-style tuna melt with buttery, crisp toast, savory tuna salad, and warm, gooey melted cheddar. Pure comfort food that's like a next-level grilled cheese.

5 from 2 votes

$6.46 recipe / $1.62 serving Get the Recipe

A tuna melt is basically what happens when tuna salad and grilled cheese realize they were always meant to be together. Creamy tuna salad, buttery toasted bread, and gooey melted cheddar make this sandwich pure comfort food. It’s such an easy way to turn a budget-friendly can of tuna into something that feels extra satisfying.

11. Honey Peach Grilled Cheese

Honey Peach Grilled Cheese

Juicy peaches, fresh basil, and melty mozzarella make this Honey Peach Grilled Cheese a simple, budget-friendly sandwich you’ll crave all summer long.

5 from 4 votes

$5.42 recipe / $2.71 serving Get the Recipe

Sweet peaches in a grilled cheese? Trust me on this one. This honey peach grilled cheese has juicy fresh peaches, melty mozzarella, fresh basil, honey, and a little pinch of chili flakes for a sweet, savory, slightly spicy sandwich that tastes like summer between two slices of sourdough.

12. Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese

Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese

Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese is like your favorite restaurant appetizer turned into a meal. Rich, creamy, cheesy, and totally veggilicious!

4.85 from 38 votes

$3.63 recipe / $1.82 serving Get the Recipe

My spinach artichoke grilled cheese is a classic appetizer, spinach artichoke dip, made into a meal! It’s a veggie-packed, ultra cheesy play off of classic grilled cheese that you won’t be able to say no to. Stick with the focaccia bread I use in this recipe or switch things up and use the filling in a quesadilla instead!

13. Pesto Grilled Cheese

Pesto Grilled Cheese

Whether you're using up leftover pesto or just want to treat yourself to something special, this Pesto Grilled Cheese is next level!

5 from 8 votes

$2.45 each Get the Recipe

This pesto grilled cheese sandwich tastes like you bought it at a bistro cafe, but requires just 5 ingredients and is ready in 15 minutes! Mozzarella cheese is melted between two slices of your favorite hearty bread with butter, pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes. Make it with homemade pesto or keep it extra convenient and use your favorite store-bought variety. 

14. Pizza Melt

Pizza Melt

Pizza melts are like a cross between your two favorite comfort foods: pizza and grilled cheese. They're fast, easy, and the perfect quick meal!

4.64 from 11 votes

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Pizza and grilled cheese are two of everyone’s favorite comfort foods. So what if I told you that you could combine them into one delicious comfort food hybrid? These pizza melts are a pepperoni pizza and grilled cheese sandwich combo. They’re all the best pizza flavors sandwiched between two pieces of toasty bread. Bonus: they’re ready in just 15 minutes!

Deli-Style Sandwiches

Deli sandwiches always feel like a treat, but ordering them out can add up fast. The good news? They can be made right at home with simple grocery-store ingredients, smart swaps, and leftovers when you’ve got them!

15. Classic BLT Sandwich

Classic BLT Sandwich

This Classic BLT Sandwich recipe is easy, affordable, and full of flavor with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and mayo-toasted bread!

5 from 1 vote

$4.56 recipe / $2.28 serving Get the Recipe

When the tomatoes are good, a BLT just hits different. Crispy bacon, juicy tomato, crisp lettuce, creamy mayo, and toasted bread come together in the best way. Making this classic BLT sandwich at home keeps it simple, fresh, and way cheaper than grabbing one from a café.

16. Philly Cheesesteak

Philly Cheesesteak Recipe

This easy Philly Cheesesteak recipe is made with tender, thinly sliced beef, sautéed peppers, onions and mushrooms and gooey, melted cheese on a toasted hoagie roll!

4.87 from 15 votes

$15.54 recipe / $3.10 serving Get the Recipe

This Philly cheesesteak uses grocery-store shaved steak to keep things easy and budget-friendly, then bulks up the filling with peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Add melty provolone and a soft hoagie roll, and you’ve got a hearty sandwich that feels like takeout without the takeout price.

17. Reuben Sandwich

Reuben Sandwich Recipe

This easy Reuben Sandwich recipe is made from crispy rye bread, tender corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, melty Swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing.

5 from 1 vote

$12.11 recipe / $3.02 serving Get the Recipe

A Reuben sandwich is messy in the best possible way. Think crispy rye bread, tender corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, and melty Swiss cheese all pressed together until warm and toasty. It’s a great way to use leftover corned beef, but deli corned beef or pastrami works when the craving hits, too.

Breakfast Sandwich Recipes

My favorite thing about eggs? Well, besides the fact that they’re pretty inexpensive and delicious, they’re easy to cook and go with just about everything. If you’ve been around for a while, you know I love to say ‘put an egg on it!’ These breakfast sandwich recipes turn simple eggs into something hearty, cheesy, and totally worth getting out of bed for, from make-ahead freezer sandwiches to crispy breakfast quesadillas.

18. Sausage and Egg Breakfast Quesadilla

Sausage and Egg Breakfast Quesadillas

Sausage and egg breakfast quesadillas are an easy and filling breakfast option that is also freezer-friendly, so you can stock up for later!

4.92 from 12 votes

$5.02 recipe / $0.84 each Get the Recipe

It doesn’t get better than this. Melty cheese, light and fluffy scrambled egg, and flavorful breakfast sausage sandwiched between a toasty tortilla. These sausage and egg quesadilla ‘sandwiches’ are freezer-friendly, too, so you can have one anytime you get a craving. I seriously love this one, and it’s included in our favorite quesadilla recipes roundup, too!

19. Brown Sugar Bacon Breakfast Sandwiches

Brown Sugar Bacon Breakfast Sandwiches with Chipotle Mayo

Brown Sugar Bacon Breakfast Sandwiches with Chipotle Mayo are the perfect mix of salty, sweet, and spicy for your weekend brunch.

4.74 from 19 votes

$9.80 recipe / $2.45 per sandwich Get the Recipe

If anyone says they don’t love sweet and spicy, then they’ve never had this brown sugar bacon and egg breakfast sandwich. Buttery brioche buns, perfect fried eggs, sweet, smoky, and crispy brown sugar bacon, and spicy chipotle mayo. Breakfast has never looked better and is ready in a total of 30 minutes! 

20. Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches

Veggie Packed Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches

Meal prep six days of breakfast at once with these Veggie Packed Freezer Ready Breakfast Sandwiches to stay on track on those busy mornings!

4.73 from 59 votes

$7.52 recipe / $1.25 each Get the Recipe

Any recipe I can sneak veggies into is a win for me! These sandwiches are like your classic egg and cheese breakfast sandwich, but they’re loaded with spinach and roasted red peppers. They’re the perfect grab-and-go, freezer-friendly breakfast that can be heated up in the microwave in just a few minutes.

Vegetarian Sandwich Recipes

A sandwich without meat? Yep. Trust me on this one. These vegetarian sandwich recipes give even the best meaty sandwiches a serious run for their money. Whether you’re in search of a veggie-packed breakfast or lunch, look no further than right here.

21. The Ultimate Veggie Sandwich

The Best Veggie Sandwich

Use what you have on hand to build the best vegetarian sandwich packed with color, flavor, and texture. Eat the rainbow!

4.95 from 18 votes

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This veggie sandwich is basically a salad on bread (but leveled UP). It’s packed with veggies, takes 10 minutes to throw together, and is the exact reason I feel silly paying for a vegetable sandwich at the deli. This recipe is super customizable and such a great way to pack in all the nutrition!

22. Classic Tomato Sandwich

Tomato Sandwiches

Tomato sandwiches are a summertime staple. With juicy ripe tomatoes, creamy mayonnaise, and soft bread, they're a simple summer delight!

4.89 from 17 votes

$1.32 each Get the Recipe

If you know, you know. A classic tomato sandwich is all about juicy ripe tomatoes, soft bread, creamy mayo, and a good sprinkle of salt and pepper. It’s simple and best saved for peak tomato season when the tomatoes are so good they basically do all the work for you. I can never eat just one!

23. Cucumber Sandwich

Cucumber Sandwiches

Cucumber sandwiches with a dilly cream cheese spread are a light and refreshing lunch or snack to serve with tea or brunch.

4.91 from 10 votes

$4.65 recipe / $0.38 serving Get the Recipe

Cucumber sandwiches may be dainty, but they definitely aren’t boring. Cool, crisp cucumbers and a tangy dill cream cheese spread make these little sandwiches fresh, light, and perfect for brunch, or anytime you want an easy sandwich without a lot of effort.

24. Vegetarian French Dip Sandwiches

Vegetarian French Dip Sandwiches

These Vegetarian French Dip Sandwiches are fast, easy, and feature a salty-sweet herb infused vegetarian au jus for dipping. 

4.90 from 98 votes

$6.58 recipe / $1.65 each Get the Recipe

Turns out, beef isn’t a necessary ingredient for ‘French dip’ sandwiches. These vegetarian French dip sandwiches are made using portobello mushrooms and onion instead! The mushroom and onion filling is seasoned with a delicious and flavorful marinade, then served on your choice of French or ciabatta rolls. This recipe is simple, easy, and oh-so-good!

25. Eggplant Mozzarella Sandwiches

Eggplant Mozzarella Sandwiches

These Eggplant Mozzarella Sandwiches are an easy vegetarian dish with plenty of options for customizing to fit your tastes and budget.

5 from 13 votes

$6.41 recipe / $2.14 serving Get the Recipe

Who needs chicken parmesan sandwiches when you have eggplant?! These vegetarian eggplant mozzarella sandwiches are made with sautéed eggplant, melty mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, and a simple yet flavorful blend of seasonings.

26. BBQ Tofu Sliders

BBQ Tofu Sliders

BBQ Tofu Sliders are an easy and inexpensive alternative to pulled meat sandwiches. With a simple and uncomplicated ingredient list, this is a tofu dish anyone can master!

4.67 from 63 votes

$4.33 recipe / $1.44 serving Get the Recipe

If you think you can’t enjoy good BBQ if you’re vegetarian, think again! These BBQ tofu sliders are surprisingly easy to make and will totally feed that BBQ craving. Heavily spiced tofu, tangy BBQ sauce, and a simple homemade coleslaw make these sliders absolutely addictive.

27. Sriracha Chickpea Salad Wraps

Sriracha Chickpea Salad Wraps

Creamy, spicy, and filling, these Sriracha Chickpea Salad Wraps are an easy option for your brown bag lunch. Customize to use whatever vegetables you have!

4.91 from 32 votes

$3.37 recipe / $1.69 each Get the Recipe

If you like spicy, you’ll LOVE these sriracha chickpea salad wraps! They’re creamy, crunchy, packed with veggies, and totally filling, with just enough heat to keep lunch interesting. The chickpea salad holds up well in the fridge for about 4 days, but I like to keep the wraps separate until serving so the tortillas stay soft and fresh instead of soggy.

28. BBQ Bean Sliders

BBQ Bean Sliders

These BBQ Bean Sliders topped with a homemade creamy coleslaw are a quick dinner fix when you're craving BBQ and don't have time for slow cooking meat!

4.86 from 35 votes

$5.85 recipe / $1.46 serving Get the Recipe

These quick and easy BBQ bean sliders are another easy way to get that BBQ fix without the meat. A medley of beans is combined with a tangy BBQ sauce, then topped with a simple creamy homemade coleslaw. They only take 30 minutes to make and will totally leave you licking your fingers.

Burger Recipes

Burgers are the king of the sandwich world! They’re hot, juicy, and piled high with delicious toppings. We like to get creative with burgers around here, so I’ve got several easy, unique, and flavorful burgers for you to try. Whether you want to make your burger with beef, turkey, pork, or even a vegetarian patty, I highly recommend you check out all our favorite burger recipes next!

29. Sliders

Sliders

This easy recipe for Sliders is perfect for feeding a group or serving at parties, game day, or a quick family dinner! A delicious and simple appetizer.

4.56 from 9 votes

$11.44 recipe / $1.91 serving Get the Recipe

Sliders are basically mini cheeseburgers made for sharing, which means they’re always a good idea. These are baked party-style on Hawaiian sweet rolls with seasoned beef, cheddar, pickles, and an everything bagel butter topping. No shaping a dozen tiny patties, no flipping at the stove, just one pan of melty little burgers ready to disappear fast.

30. Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

Spinach, sun dried tomatoes, feta, and a dilly yogurt sauce make these Mediterranean Turkey Burgers full of flavor and color.

4.91 from 100 votes

$11.47 recipe / $1.91 serving Get the Recipe

These Mediterranean turkey burgers are a healthy, super fresh alternative to beef burgers. With all of the fresh flavors of Mediterranean food packed into a turkey burger patty, you would think these burgers couldn’t get any better. Think again! I top them off with a tangy, creamy lemon dill sauce. This recipe makes the best easy and healthy dinner!

31. Cajun Salmon Burger

Cajun Salmon Burgers

Shelf-stable canned salmon plus a few more pantry staples make an incredibly easy and flavorful Cajun Salmon Burger perfect for weeknight dinners. 

4.87 from 29 votes

$7.19 recipe / $3.60 per burger Get the Recipe

How do you turn canned salmon into a truly drool-worthy sandwich? Mix in a hefty dose of Cajun seasoning and top with creamy guacamole, of course. Keep a couple cans of salmon on hand so you can whip these Cajun salmon burgers up at any time!

32. Black Bean Burgers

Homemade Black Bean Burgers

Black beans, cumin, sriracha, garlic, and fresh red onion make these homemade black bean burgers a flavorful and filling vegetarian meal.

4.78 from 71 votes

$3.74 recipe / $0.62 serving Get the Recipe

You don’t need meat to enjoy a good burger! These black bean burgers are the perfect vegetarian dinner that will even have meat-eaters drooling. They’re also freezer-friendly, so they can be prepped ahead of time and reheated later on. Serve them with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and all of your favorite burger toppings. No one will be wondering where the meat is with these sandwiches for dinner.

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