Delicious Sandwich Recipes For Filling Lunches

Is there anything better than a tasty sandwich for lunch? It’s a simple, filling meal that anyone can make, and are perfect for packing up and taking to the office, a picnic, or for tailgating. And these days, now that there are lots of different bread types available, even those of you who have gluten sensitivities and special dietary restrictions can chow down on tasty sandwiches, too!

So next time you need to have your lunch in a hurry, reach for your favorite bread and fill with an array of your delicious fillings. Need some sandwich inspiration? Here are a few recipes that the whole family will enjoy.

Delicious Sandwich Recipes For Filling Lunches

Egg In The Hole Sandwich
​This sandwich is always a go-to in our house.  It's filling, tasty and is perfect for my vegetarian daughter as well as the meat eaters in the fam.  My egg in the hole sandwiches get an upgrade with toasted sourdough bread, fresh tomatoes, ripe avocados and tender baby spinach. Read on to find out all about how you can get creative and upgrade your regular egg and bacon sandwich, too. This recipe makes one sandwich:

Egg In The Hole Sandwiches

Cubano Sandwich
The Cubano is one of my favorite sandwiches!  I love every component of this sandwich, and once you put them all together it's heavenly.  You will often find Cubano sandwiches being served at street-food markets in the US, and are a popular favorite with many foodies, too. I'm giving you the quickie, deli version of this sandwich, but you can also make your own marinade for pork shoulder as well (below).  This recipe makes enough for 4 people.

Cubano Sandwiches

​If you'd like to marinate and slow roast your own pork shoulder for this recipe, this is a fantastic marinade to use.
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• 2 lbs of pork shoulder
• 2 limes
• 2 oranges
• A small bunch of oregano
• ½ bunch of small coriander
• 4 cloves of garlic
• Teaspoon of both salt and pepper

 

1. Grate and zest the oranges and limes, and add the zest and juice to a blender or food processor. Toss in the oregano, coriander, garlic, salt and pepper.  Blend until smooth and combined.
2. In a glass baking dish or bowl, pour the marinade over the pork shoulder and massage it into the meat.  Cover with cling wrap, and let marinade in the refrigerator for at least an hour, ideally overnight.  
3. Once the meat has marinated, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the marinated meat in baking pan and let cook for 30 minutes, covered. Then, turn down the heat to 325 degrees and continue cooking for another 2 hours uncovered, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145 degrees.
4. Remove from oven and let it stand until it's cooled enough to handle and slice.

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Bruschetta Grilled Peppers With Creamy Burrata Cheese
​Not all sandwiches have their fillings on the inside.  Sure, you've heard of open-faced sandwiches before, but this this recipe for an Italian classic takes its flavors to a whole new level, with the addition of sliced olives and creamy burrata cheese.

Bruschetta Grilled Peppers With Creamy Burrata Cheese

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All of these sandwich recipes will go down very well at a variety of events or situations. Even if you aren’t hosting anyone, you can still whip up some of these sandwiches for a delicious lunch that the whole family will enjoy!
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