5-Ingredient Sandwiches

Updated September 10, 2010
Credit: Frances Janisch

Keep it simple with easy sandwich recipes that have 5 ingredients or less.

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Breakfast Club

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Breakfast Club Tout

For a breakfast version of a club sandwich, layer scrambled egg, tomato and bacon between slices of English muffin bread. 

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Prosciutto and Egg Panini

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Prosciutto and Egg Panini Tout

When you need a hearty breakfast or an out-of the-ordinary dinner, this pressed and grilled sandwich filled with scrambled egg, prosciutto, and cheese is a perfect choice.

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Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

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Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches Tout

Add jalapeno pepper to rotisserie chicken and bottled barbecue sauce for an easy barbecue chicken sandwich with a kick.

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Roasted Red Peppers and Basil Tuna Sandwich

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Roasted Red Peppers and Basil Tuna Sandwich Tout

Add roasted peppers and basil to canned tuna for an updated tuna salad sandwich.

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Grilled Ham and Cheese Waffle Sandwiches

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Grilled Ham and Cheese Waffle Sandwiches Tout

Think outside the loaf and use frozen waffles instead of toasted bread for your ham and cheese sandwich.

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Panini Margherita

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Panini Margherita Tout

This sandwich version of pizza margherita uses the same topping ingredients:  tomato, basil and mozzarella cheese.

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Chicken Sandwiches with Melted Cheese

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Chicken Sandwiches with Melted Cheese Tout

Blue cheese with Granny Smith apple slices makes an ideal flavor pairing, but if you're not a blue cheese fan, use Cheddar.

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Quick Shrimp Po' Boy

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Quick Shrimp Po' Boy Tout

Take a po' boy shortcut with frozen breaded shrimp and bagged coleslaw mix.

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Pear-Walnut Sandwiches

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Pear-Walnut Sandwiches Tout

Add an extra touch of sweetness to these pear and cream cheese sandwiches by using toasted cinnamon-raisin bread.

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Salami Panini

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Salami Panini Tout

Make a simple panini sandwich using hamburger buns, salami, and fontina cheese. Add pepperoncini for a distinctive Tuscan touch.

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Ham and Arugula Sandwiches with Cranberry Chutney

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Ham and Arugula Sandwiches with Cranberry Chutney Tout

Give your ham sandwich a bit of holiday spirit by adding cranberry chutney. 

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Speedy Sloppy Joes

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Speedy Sloppy Joes Tout

Add bottled salsa to ground turkey for a quick sloppy joe mixture, and serve on toasted canned biscuits.

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Cucumber and Goat Cheese Sandwiches

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Cucumber and Goat Cheese Sandwiches Tout

Top whole-grain bread with creamy goat cheese, crisp slices of cucumber, tender watercress and toasted walnuts for a flavorful meatless sandwich.

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Cheddar and Apple Sandwich

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Cheddar and Apple Sandwich Tout

When it's apple season, all you need for a perfect sandwich is an apple, some Cheddar cheese, bread, and a bit of mustard.

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