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    November 11, 2023 · by Andrea Love · This post may contain affiliate links · No Comments

    10 Sandwich Recipes for Gourmet Lunches at Home

    The humble sandwich gets a facelift! From a cheesy breakfast brioche to an Indian-inspired toastie, there are no more boring lunches with these 10 recipes to inspire you to create a gourmet sando at home.

    10 Sandwich Ideas for Gourmet Lunches at Home

    What makes for a good sandwich?

    • High quality ingredients: starting with good quality, fresh ingredients is a great start to an exceptional sandwich. Purchase fresh produce from your local grocer or market, opt for deli meats and cheese and visit the bakery for your bread, wraps and rolls.
    • Use a combination of textures and tastes: alter between crunchy and soft components, creamy, vinegary, sweet and salty. The variation within each bite creates complexity.
    • Add veggies: do not underestimate the power of vegetables on a sandwich. Fresh salad ingredients make for a sandwich that is both high in flavour and nutrition. However, considering point number two, roasted or pickled vegetables will also add variety and flavour, and complement their fresh counterparts.

    Components of a sandwich

    • Bread: a simple sandwich loaf in white, wholemeal, rye or grain varieties are most readily available, but changing the sandwich vessel to a bread roll, wrap, brioche loaf, bagel or Turkish bread can really elevate your lunch.
    • Condiments, sauces and dressings: mayonnaise, pesto, chutney and mustard are common sandwich condiments, which you could also improve upon by combining a few together, adding herbs or spices.
    • Meats and cheese: this will depend on your taste preferences and dietary requirements. Deli meats are often the go to, but consider using leftover roast chicken or beef from your dinner the night before, tinned fish or poached chicken as well. Choose a cheese variety that complements your protein of choice. Remember it is not always essential to include cheese in a sandwich!
    • Vegetables: fresh salad ingredients, roasted or pickled can add a huge amount of flavour to your lunch, as well as nutrition. Vegetables also contribute fibre to our diets, and help us stay fuller for longer. An essential component to the perfect sandwich in my opinion.

    10 Sandwich Recipes for Gourmet Lunches at Home

    Read on to see a collection of my favourite sandwiches to inspire you to elevate your midday meal.

    Breakfast sandwich
    Toasted brioche bread, egg, cheese, avocado and tomato - this breakfast sandwich is not only a satisfying way to start your morning, but makes for a delicious lunch as well.
    Check out this recipe
    Reuben Sandwich
    Toasted dark rye, slices of corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, swiss cheese and creamy Russian dressing. An absolute classic sandwich!
    Check out this recipe
    A front on shot of a Reuben Sandwich with a gherkin skewered on top
    Kimchi Cheese Toastie
    This kimchi cheese toastie presents a simple but punchy combination of tangy, slightly spicy kimchi and gooey, rich cheddar cheese.
    Check out this recipe
    Herb Chicken Salad on Brioche
    Herb chicken salad on lightly toasted brioche bread with sharp pickled onions and crunchy cucumber. 
    Check out this recipe
    Cross section of herb chicken sandwich
    Samosa Jaffle
    This samosa jaffle gives you soft, gently spiced potato filling between two crispy slices of bread, dipped into tangy coriander yoghurt dressing. 
    Check out this recipe
    A tray of samosa jaffles and coriander sauce
    Pork Katsu Sando
    Juicy crumbed pork cutlets between two slices of squishy soft bread, the pork katsu sando is the ultimate lunchtime sandwich.
    Check out this recipe
    Top down photo of a crumbed pork katsu sandwich
    Steak, Caramelised Onion and Horseradish Bagel
    Grilled steak, sweet caramelised onion and peppery horseradish cream on a crunchy sesame seed bagel.
    Check out this recipe
    Steak caramelised onion and horseradish bagel
    Turkey Brie and Cranberry Toastie
    Amp up your toasted sandwich game with a filling that ticks all the boxes. Spice up your regular grilled cheese with this turkey, brie and cranberry combo.
    Check out this recipe
    Creamy Pesto Chicken Bagel
    A classic combination of creamy pesto and chicken on a chewy bagel, with fresh tomato and rocket for a healthy lunch.
    Check out this recipe
    Roast Pork, Kimchi and Cheese Toastie
    A decadent toasted sandwich with a little bit of bite - the roast pork kimchi and cheese toastie will elevate your sandwich game.
    Check out this recipe

    If you make any of these recipes, don't forget to tag on TikTok or Instagram. I love to see it!

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