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Sandwich ideas

One of Britain's greatest inventions, here are our brilliant sandwich ideas for work or school lunches and easy, satisfying dinners.

Egg salad sandwich filler

by Elly Curshen

Master the art of egg mayonnaise with Elly Curshen’s perfect recipe, complete with cornichons and a mustard dressing.

Light meals & snacks

Smoked mackerel and sweetcorn fritter sandwich

by Ping Coombes

Light meals & snacks

Fried chicken sandwich

by Nigella Lawson

Cheese toastie

by Hattie Ellis

Light meals & snacks

Sticky aubergine banh mi

by Danny Barnett

Light meals & snacks

Reuben sandwich

by The Hairy Bikers

Light meals & snacks

Chicken, bacon, mozzarella and guacamole sandwich

by Antony Worrall Thompson

Light meals & snacks

Cheesesteak sandwich with grilled onions

Light meals & snacks

Steak and bacon jam sandwiches

by Marcus Wareing

Tuna melt

Light meals & snacks

Air fryer fish fingers

by Justine Pattison

Croque madame

by Paul Ainsworth

Light meals & snacks

Outstanding fried egg sandwich

by Justine Pattison

Light meals & snacks

Posh prawn sandwich

by Hattie Ellis

Light meals & snacks

Veggie Caesar sandwich filler

by Anna Shepherd

Light meals & snacks

Curried egg mayo sandwich

by Portia Spooner

Light meals & snacks

Coronation fried chicken sandwich

by James Cochran

Light meals & snacks

Meatball sandwich

Light meals & snacks

Chicken, pesto and rocket sandwich

Light meals & snacks

Croque monsieur

Banh mi

by Rachel Phipps

Light meals & snacks

The ultimate vegan sandwich

by Roxy Pope and Ben Pook

Light meals & snacks

Easy slow cooker pulled pork

by Emerald Lewis

Tandoori chicken sandwich

by Nadiya Hussain

Light meals & snacks

Muffaletta sandwich

Light meals & snacks

Pav bhaji

Light meals & snacks

Knockout fish finger sarnies

by Buddy Oliver

Light meals & snacks

Californian sourdough chicken open sandwich

Light meals & snacks

Chicken tikka-style sandwich filler

by Helen Upshall

Light meals & snacks

Chicken pitta

Light meals & snacks

French dip sandwich

Light meals & snacks

Thai-style steak sandwiches

by Rachel Phipps

Bean and cheese toasties

Light meals & snacks

Scampi po’ boy

Light meals & snacks

Provençal picnic sandwich (Pan bagnat)

Light meals & snacks

Air fryer pork steak sandwich

by Jules Mercer

Light meals & snacks

Savoury French toast

by Nadiya Hussain

Light meals & snacks

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