Experiment With Eggs

Eggs are one of the most handy food staples to have on hand. You can prepare them in myriad ways, and they have a special knack for elevating ordinary sandwiches. Whether boiled and mixed with mayo for a quick and easy egg salad, fried up as an additional source of protein or even poached to get that mouthwatering runny yolk effect, they’re real sandwich soldiers.

Here are some clever egg hacks you need to try.



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Use Grilled Veggies

In place of fresh veggies, which can be a bit bland, try subbing grilled, seasoned vegetables. The cooking softens them up, which helps them stay put in your sandwiches. And then you can season them however you like for added extra flavor. 

Here are 50 delectable reasons to fire up your grill.



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Go Italian-Style With Piadina

Piadina is an Italian-style flatbread, thin like a tortilla yet sturdy enough to hold hearty ingredients. You can probably find the bread at a specialty Italian food shop, or just make it yourself with this easy recipe.



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Add In Leftover Grains

Give new life to leftover fried rice, tabbouleh or risotto, by using it up in wraps or sandwiches. Not only is this an original and tasty sandwich filling, but it will keep you feeling fuller for longer. You can also use up leftover potato salad or mac ‘n’ cheese this way, or even indulge in a garlic bread and spaghetti bolognese sandwich.



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Caramelize Your Onions

Onions are an excellent sandwich addition, always bringing that extra zing and crunch. The only downside is they can be quite strong and linger on your breath later. If you want to avoid alienating anyone within close proximity, simply swap fresh onion for caramelized. Not to mention they’ll add a deeply sweet, delicious flavor dimension.



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Use Your Waffle Iron As A Panini Press

A good ol’ waffle iron is just as efficient as a panini press at making yummy, toasted sammies. The only marked difference is the imprint in your bread slices. Here’s an easy recipe for Nutella banana waffle sandwiches.



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Make a Cake

We’re not talking about the sweet kind here. Sandwich cakes are a thing, and you should definitely get in on them. Here we have a fabulous recipe that’s perfect for (socially distanced) entertaining.



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Go Bunless

This is a great way to get creative with your sandwiches and cut down on the carbs. Large, sturdy vegetable slices can make excellent substitutes, as well as lettuce wraps and Portobello mushroom caps. Don’t knock it ’til  you tried it.



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Turn To Salads For Inspiration

Craving some greens but hungry for more than just a salad? Prepare your salad on the bread of your choice and get the best of both worlds. Caprese salad is a good option to start with, and open-faced salad sandwiches—in the style of the Swedish smorgasbord—are especially lovely to look at and eat. 

Here 25 salads that were made to be sandwiches.



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Get Fancy With Your Cheese



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Build Up A Bagel

Bagels can do so much more than just hold gobs of various cream cheeses (not that we mind the simple combo). Use it as your sandwich base, and go to town, stacking up the ingredients of your choice.



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Make It Meaty

It might not be your idea of a traditional sandwich, but a hoagie bun stuffed with meatballs is a sandwich nonetheless. And might we say how amazing it is with saucy marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese?!



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Get Creative With Cookie Cutters

This trick will make all the other mom’s jealous. Use cookie cutters to make fun shapes in your sandwich bread. Kids will love the novelty, and it’s also a clever trick when making sandwiches for guests or special occasions (festive holidays or birthdays).



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Tap In To Your Sweet Side

Flatten slices of bread with a rolling pin, then spread with Nutella, roll up and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. You can also dip your rolled sandwiches in egg (beaten with a dash of milk) and fry them in a pan to make these Nutella French toast rolls.



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Don’t Forget The Butter

When making grilled cheese or paninis, don’t forget to butter your bread’s exterior! It should be softened, salted butter so it’s easy to spread. Or if it’s too hard, heat a large glass of water in the microwave, pour out the water and then cover a stick of butter with the warm glass. The heat and steam will warm the butter, making it easier to spread. 



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Boost Your PB & J

Take your classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich up a few notches by adding sliced banana to the mix. You can also experiment with other fruit (sliced strawberry, for example), or try making a deep fried or French toast version of this perennial favorite. Bacon, of course, is another winning addition. 



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Make It Like The French Do

The ultimate grilled cheese sandwich is what the French call a ‘croque monsieur.’ Why? Because not only does it contain cheese and bread, but also a creamy béchamel sauce along with high-quality ham. The béchamel sauce makes the cheese taste even cheesier (if that could be possible!) and the ham turns this sandwich into a meal on its own! Here’s how to make the ultimate grilled cheese.



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Don’t Leave Out The Crunch

Scatter toasted or raw almond slivers over your peanut butter and jelly sandwich for extra flavor and crunch. It’s also delicious on French toast with a generous sprinkling of powdered sugar.



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