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Sandwich ideas

One of Britain's greatest inventions, here are our brilliant sandwich ideas for work or school lunches and easy, satisfying dinners.
Egg salad sandwich filler
by Elly Curshen

Master the art of egg mayonnaise with Elly Curshen’s perfect recipe, complete with cornichons and a mustard dressing.

Light meals & snacks

Smoked mackerel and sweetcorn fritter sandwich

by Ping Coombes
Light meals & snacks

Fried chicken sandwich

by Nigella Lawson
Main course

Cheese toastie

by Hattie Ellis
Light meals & snacks

Sticky aubergine banh mi

by Danny Barnett
Light meals & snacks

Reuben sandwich

by The Hairy Bikers
Light meals & snacks

Chicken, bacon, mozzarella and guacamole sandwich

by Antony Worrall Thompson
Light meals & snacks

Cheesesteak sandwich with grilled onions

by Emily Angle
Light meals & snacks

Steak and bacon jam sandwiches

by Marcus Wareing
Main course

Tuna melt

by Sarah Cook
Light meals & snacks

Air fryer fish fingers

by Justine Pattison
Main course

Croque madame

by Paul Ainsworth
Light meals & snacks

Outstanding fried egg sandwich

by Justine Pattison
Light meals & snacks

Posh prawn sandwich

by Hattie Ellis
Light meals & snacks

Veggie Caesar sandwich filler

by Anna Shepherd
Light meals & snacks

Curried egg mayo sandwich

by Portia Spooner
Light meals & snacks

Coronation fried chicken sandwich

by James Cochran
Light meals & snacks

Meatball sandwich

by Nick Nairn
Light meals & snacks

Chicken, pesto and rocket sandwich

Light meals & snacks

Croque monsieur

Brunch

Banh mi

by Rachel Phipps
Light meals & snacks

The ultimate vegan sandwich

by Roxy Pope and Ben Pook
Light meals & snacks

Easy slow cooker pulled pork

by Emerald Lewis
Main course

Tandoori chicken sandwich

by Nadiya Hussain
Light meals & snacks

Muffaletta sandwich

by Emily Angle
Light meals & snacks

Pav bhaji

by Romy Gill
Light meals & snacks

Knockout fish finger sarnies

by Buddy Oliver
Light meals & snacks

Californian sourdough chicken open sandwich

by Rick Stein
Light meals & snacks

Chicken tikka-style sandwich filler

by Helen Upshall
Light meals & snacks

Chicken pitta

by Sarah Cook
Light meals & snacks

French dip sandwich

by Emily Angle
Light meals & snacks

Thai-style steak sandwiches

by Rachel Phipps
Main course

Bean and cheese toasties

by Tally Rye
Light meals & snacks

Scampi po’ boy

by Emily Angle
Light meals & snacks

Provençal picnic sandwich (Pan bagnat)

by Rick Stein
Light meals & snacks

Air fryer pork steak sandwich

by Jules Mercer
Light meals & snacks

Savoury French toast

by Nadiya Hussain
Light meals & snacks

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