5-Ingredient Sandwiches

September 10, 2010
Photo: Frances Janisch
Keep it simple with easy sandwich recipes that have 5 ingredients or less.
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Breakfast Club

James Carrier
Breakfast Club Recipe
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

Photo: Sang An
Prosciutto and Egg Panini Recipe
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

Photo: Yunhee Kim
Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
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

Photo: Kana Okada
Roasted Red Peppers and Basil Tuna Sandwich Recipe
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 Recipe
Think outside the loaf and use frozen waffles instead of toasted bread for your ham and cheese sandwich.

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Panini Margherita

Oxmoor House
Panini Margherita Recipe
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

Photo: Michael Paul
Chicken Sandwiches with Melted Cheese Recipe
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

Photo: Yunhee Kim
Quick Shrimp Po' Boy Recipe
Take a po' boy shortcut with frozen breaded shrimp and bagged coleslaw mix.

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 Pear-Walnut Sandwiches 

Photo: Oxmoor House
 Pear-Walnut Sandwiches  Recipe
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

Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo
Salami Panini Recipe
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

Oxmoor House
Ham and Arugula Sandwiches with Cranberry Chutney Recipe
Give your ham sandwich a bit of holiday spirit by adding cranberry chutney. 

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Speedy Sloppy Joes

Photo: John Kernick
Speedy Sloppy Joes Recipe
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

Photo: Ken Kochey; Styling: Marcus Hay
Cucumber and Goat Cheese Sandwiches Recipe
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

Photo: Frances Janisch
Cheddar and Apple Sandwich Recipe
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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