List of American sandwiches

This is a list of American sandwiches. This list contains entries of sandwiches that were created in, or commonly eaten in, the United States. A sandwich is a food item consisting of one or more types of food placed on or between slices of bread, or more generally any dish wherein two or more pieces of bread serve as a container or wrapper for some other food.Abelson, Jenn. "Arguments spread thick". The Boston Globe, 10 November 2006. Retrieved 27 May 2009. The sandwich was originally a portable food item or finger food which originated in the Western world, but is now found in various versions in numerous countries worldwide.

American sandwiches

Name ImageRegional availabilityDescriptionAmerican subNationwideTurkey breast, ham, American or cheddar cheese, chopped or shredded lettuce, tomatoes and onionsBeef ManhattanMidwest; origins in Indianapolis, IndianaRoast beef and gravy served open faced, often with mashed potatoes on top or on the sideBeef on weckBuffalo, New YorkRoast beef on a kimmelweck roll, often with horseradishBLTNationwideBacon, lettuce, and tomatoBologna sandwichNationwideTraditionally made from pre-sliced bologna sausage between slices of white bread, along with various condiments, such as mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchupBreakfast sandwichNationwideOften made with eggs, cheese, and either bacon, sausage, or hamCheese dreamNationwideOpen-faced grilled cheese sandwich with baconCheese sandwichNationwideA basic sandwich generally made with one or more varieties of cheese on any sort of bread, see related grilled cheeseCheeseburgerNationwideMeat patty on a roll with cheese, often served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and other toppingsCheesesteakNationwide; origins in PhiladelphiaMade with thinly sliced pieces of beefsteak mixed with cheese on a hoagie roll, with additional toppings often including peppers, onions, and mushroomsChicken sandwichNationwideA sandwich which typically consists of a boneless, skinless breast of chicken served between slices of bread, on a bun, or on a roll.Chopped cheeseNew York CityAlso known as "chop cheese", a type of sandwich originating from New York City. It is made on a grill with ground beef, onions, and topped by melted cheese and served with lettuce, tomatoes, and condiments on a hero roll. Chow mein sandwichNew EnglandGravy-based chow mein mixture placed on a hamburger bun, served hotClam rollNew EnglandFried clams served in a New England hotdog bun Club sandwichNationwideSliced cooked poultry, fried bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise, often on toastCrab cake sandwichNationwide; origins in Chesapeake Bay regionCrab cake on a roll, often with a sauce such as tartar sauceCuban sandwichTampa and MiamiDeveloped in Tampa, Florida, despite the name. Made with ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and sometimes salami on Cuban bread.CudighiUpper Peninsula of MichiganSpicy Italian sausage served on a long, hard roll, often with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauceDagwood sandwichNationwideTall, multi-layered sandwich made with a variety of meats, cheeses, and condiments; named after comic-strip character Dagwood BumsteadDenver sandwichDenverDenver omelette on breadDiablo sandwichUncertainInspired by the film Smokey and the Bandit; various recipes proposedFat sandwichNew Brunswick, New JerseyCombination of ingredients such as burgers, cheese, chicken fingers, French fries, mozzarella sticks, gyro meat, bacon, etc.FluffernutterNew EnglandPeanut butter and marshmallow fluff usually served on white breadFool's Gold LoafDenverPeanut butter, banana, 1 pound of bacon, grape jelly, on French bread; made popular by ElvisFrench dipNationwide; origins in Los AngelesThinly sliced roast beef on a French roll or baguette, usually served au jusFried-brain sandwichMidwestSliced calves' brains on sliced breadGerber sandwichSt. LouisHalf section of Italian or French bread, spread with garlic butter and topped with ham, and Provel or Provolone cheese, seasoned with a sprinkling of paprika and then toastedHam and cheese sandwichNationwideHam and cheese, often on white breadHamburgerNationwide; origins disputedOne or more cooked patties of ground meat, usually beef, placed inside a sliced bread roll or bun, often served with cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, onion, pickles, and condiments such as mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, and chilesHamdogDecatur, GeorgiaHot dog wrapped in a beef patty, deep-fried, covered with chili, a handful of French fries, and a fried eggHandwichOrlando, FloridaA cone-shaped piece of bread with a sweet or savory filling, intended to be held and eaten with one handHorseshoe sandwichSpringfield, IllinoisOpen-faced sandwich consisting of thick-sliced toasted bread, a hamburger patty, French fries, and a "secret" cheese sauceHot brownLouisville, KentuckyVariation of Welsh rarebit, consisting of turkey, bacon, and Mornay sauceHot dogNationwideA cooked sausage, traditionally grilled or steamed and served in a partially sliced bunItalian beefChicagoSeasoned roast beef, dripping with meat juices, on an Italian-style roll, often served with peppersItalian sandwichNationwide; origins in MaineVarious meats, cheeses, and vegetables on Italian breadJucy LucyMinneapolis–Saint PaulCheeseburger with cheese inside the patty, as opposed to on topLimburger sandwichMidwestLimburger cheese on breadLobster rollNew EnglandLobster meat served on a hot dog roll, often with butterLuther BurgerNationwide; origins are disputedHamburger or cheeseburger served between two glazed doughnutsMaxwell Street PolishChicagoPolish sausage with grilled onions and yellow mustard served on a bunMeatloaf sandwich NationwideMeatloaf with sauce served on sliced breadMelt sandwichNationwideSome type of filling (such as beef or tuna) served on bread with melted cheeseMonte Cristo sandwichNationwideHam and cheese sandwich dipped in egg and friedMuffulettaNew OrleansMuffuletta loaf split horizontally and covered with layers of marinated olive salad, mortadella, salami, mozzarella, ham, and provolonePastrami on ryeNationwide; origins in New York CityPastrami on rye breadPatty meltNationwideHamburger patty topped with caramelized onions and cheese, between two slices of breadPeanut butter and jelly sandwichNationwidePeanut butter and jelly or jam on breadPeanut butter, banana and bacon sandwichNationwidePeanut butter, banana, and bacon bread; also known as an "Elvis sandwich"PilgrimNationwide; origins in New EnglandRoast turkey, cranberries or cranberry sauce and cheddar cheesePimento cheeseThe South; origins in the NorthA spread or relish made with cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, salt and pepper, blended to either a smooth or chunky paste. Regional variations incorporate additional ingredients.Pit beef sandwichBaltimoreRoast pit beef, onions, and horseradish on a Kaiser rollPo' boyNationwide; origins in LouisianaRoast beef or fried seafood served on a baguettePolish BoyClevelandKielbasa on a bun, with french fries, barbecue sauce or hot sauce, and coleslawPork tenderloin sandwichMidwestBreaded and fried pork cutlet served on a roll or bunPrimanti sandwichPittsburghGrilled meat, melted cheese, an oil & vinegar-based coleslaw, tomato slices, and French fries between two thick slices of Italian bread.Reuben sandwichNationwide; origins in Omaha, Nebraska Corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing, grilled between slices of rye breadRoast beef sandwichNationwideRoast beef on breadRoast pork ItalianPhiladelphiaItalian-style roast pork shoulder (porchetta), broccoli rabe, and sharp provolone cheese on a hoagie roll RunzaNebraska and environsBeef, pork, cabbage or sauerkraut, onions, and seasonings in a bread pocketSailor sandwichRichmond, VirginiaHot pastrami, grilled knackwurst, melted Swiss cheese and hot mustard on rye breadSandwich loafNationwideAny variety of ingredients assembled in a manner which resembles a layer cakeSandwich wrapNationwideMeats, cheeses, and vegetables served in a wrapSausage sandwichNationwideSausage and other ingredients on breadSealed crustless sandwichNationwideFilling sealed inside one large layer of breadSloppy joeNationwide; origins are unclearGround beef, onions, tomato sauce or ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and other seasonings, served on a hamburger bunSloppy joe (New Jersey)New JerseyA double decker thin sliced rye bread sandwich made with one or more types of sliced deli meat, such as turkey, ham, pastrami, corned beef, roast beef, or sliced beef tongue, along with Swiss cheese, coleslaw, and Russian dressingSpiedieBinghamton, New YorkCubes of marinated chicken, pork, lamb, veal, venison or beef, served on a bun or between slices of Italian breadSt. Paul sandwichSt. LouisEgg foo young patty (made with mung bean sprouts and minced white onions) served with dill pickle slices, white onion, mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato between two slices of white breadSteak sandwichNationwide; many local variationsChipped beef served on a bun or rollSubmarine sandwichNationwide; many local variationsLength of bread or roll split lengthwise and filled with a variety of meats, cheeses, vegetables, and condimentsTavern sandwichGreat PlainsUnseasoned ground beef on a bun, mixed with sauteed onions, and sometimes topped with pickles, ketchup and mustardTuna fish sandwichNationwideTuna fish served on breadTurkey DevonshirePittsburghHot open-faced sandwich on toasted bread with hot turkey, bacon, tomatoes, and a cheese sauceNorth Shore 3-wayBoston, MAHot roast beef sandwich with sauce (usually James River), cheese, and mayo. Typically served on an onion roll. Veggie burgerNationwideHamburger-style patty made only of non-meat ingredients

List of American sandwiches

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