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There may be nothing more simple and satisfying than a sandwich. But just because you're eating with your hands, doesn't mean you can slouch with second-rate ingredients.
Thanks to Food52, your go-to lunch option has grown-up. Make slimy cold cuts a thing of the past with these 10 Amazing Sandwiches You Could Be Eating Right Now.
10. Grilled Aged Cheddar Cheese Sandwich with Pistachio Sage Pesto
The pistachio sage pesto makes this sandwich the grown-up version of grilled cheese—something you'd want to serve to your parents, rather than what they used to serve to you. Get the recipe at Food52.
9. Better than McRib Rib Sandwich
The McDonald's McRib has somewhat of a cult following—Google the sandwich's name and the first hit is a "McRib Locator." But make one yourself, with real ingredients and a side of onion jus for dunking, and you'll wonder why you bothered with its precursor. Get the recipe at Food52.
8. Grilled Pepper Cheese Sandwiches
Bright-orange, gooey, and studded with spicy-sweet piquillo peppers, this is the sort of sandwich you'll want to eat when you're home alone for the night. Mostly because nobody will see you make a second one. Get the recipe at Food52.
7. Provencal Tuna Melt
The classic tuna melt gets gussied up with some French-inspired garnishes, making it the most cultured tuna melt you'll ever eat. Get the recipe at Food52.
6. Patty Melt
If you grew up around a Friendly's, you probably have a soft spot in your heart for their patty melt. It's essentially a cheeseburger between two pieces of rye bread, with some sauteed mushrooms and onions thrown in for good measure. Childhood indulgence at its finest, best served with fries, a pickle, and a shameless ice cream sundae. Get the recipe at Food52.
5. Fried Scallop Sandwich
You might not want to serve this one on a first date; it's a messy sandwich. Fried scallops, arugula, tomatoes, and herbed mayo will fly everywhere (but your main concern will be losing any, not making a mess). Just arm yourself with a few napkins, and dig in.Get the recipe at Food52.
4. Chinese Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Kale and Apple Slaw
Nobody can turn down a pulled pork sandwich. And everyone likes Chinese food. Thus, this Chinese spin on a pulled-pork sandwich, complete with a tangy slaw you'll be hard-pressed not to eat straight from the bowl. Get the recipe at Food52.
3. Shrimp and Chorizo Sandwich
This sandwich is like a happy summer barbecue contained in a chewy roll: spicy chorizo, freshly cooked shrimp, and a smear of aioli (fancy speak for garlic mayo). Chow down while the shrimp are still warm. Get the recipe at Food52.
2. Bacon and Egg Salad Sandwich with Dukkah and Peppery Greens
Bacon makes everything crispier, saltier, tastier. Improve your regular-old egg salad with a few slices, some greens, and spice. This is a brown bag lunch you'll actually look forward to eating. Get the recipe at Food52.
1. Ode to the Caseus Cheese Truck
Everybody needs a killer grilled cheese recipe in their back pocket. This is yours. Get the recipe at Food52.
