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5-Ingredient Sandwiches

Updated September 10, 2010
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Keep it simple with easy sandwich recipes that have 5 ingredients or less.

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Breakfast Club

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

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Prosciutto and Egg Panini

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

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Chicken Sandwiches with Melted Cheese

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

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Pear-Walnut Sandwiches

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

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Speedy Sloppy Joes

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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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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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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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1 of 14 Breakfast Club
2 of 14 Prosciutto and Egg Panini
3 of 14 Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches
4 of 14 Roasted Red Peppers and Basil Tuna Sandwich
5 of 14 Grilled Ham and Cheese Waffle Sandwiches
6 of 14 Panini Margherita
7 of 14 Chicken Sandwiches with Melted Cheese
8 of 14 Quick Shrimp Po' Boy
9 of 14 Pear-Walnut Sandwiches
10 of 14 Salami Panini
11 of 14 Ham and Arugula Sandwiches with Cranberry Chutney
12 of 14 Speedy Sloppy Joes
13 of 14 Cucumber and Goat Cheese Sandwiches
14 of 14 Cheddar and Apple Sandwich

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