25 Grandma's Best Sandwich Recipes

When busy weeknights and relaxed weekends roll around, I always find myself reaching for a few best sandwich recipes that I know everyone at the table will enjoy. This roundup brings together classic sandwich recipes that are simple to make and perfect for everyday meals, holidays, and casual gatherings with family and friends.

Sandwiches have long been a favorite in my kitchen, especially during laid-back lunches, picnics, and easy summer dinners. They’re the kind of meals that feel just right for everything from quick weekday bites to slow Sunday afternoons, bringing a little comfort and nostalgia to the table.

I’ve gathered some of the best old fashioned sandwiches and classic sandwiches here, including both hot and cold sandwiches that home cooks return to year after year. These are dependable recipes that feel comforting, traditional, and easy to serve no matter the occasion.

1

Crockpot Pulled Pork

This slow cooker pulled pork cooks low and slow until tender and juicy, then gets tossed with BBQ sauce for easy sandwiches, sliders, or simple weeknight dinners.

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Grandmas Pimento Cheese Sandwich Recipe (Easy!) - themoderngram.com

This old fashioned pimento cheese sandwich recipe is a Southern classic made from scratch with sharp cheddar and mayo. Easy, comforting, and no Velveeta or cream cheese.

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Grandma’s Easy Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

These homemade slow cooker sloppy joes are a classic comfort food made easy. Ground beef simmers in a rich, tangy tomato sauce with just the right touch of sweetness, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners.

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Classic Chicken Salad Recipe

A classic chicken salad recipe uses simple ingredients to create a cold, creamy salad for the perfect homemade chicken salad sandwich!

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Delicious Egg Salad

This egg salad recipe is easy to make with hard-boiled eggs, mayo, green onions, and mustard for a deliciously creamy salad perfect for sandwiches.

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The Best Tuna Salad

I never get tired of an excellent tuna salad recipe, and of the hundreds of versions I’ve made, this version is the best.

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7

Ham Salad Recipe

The best thing about leftover ham is it gives you the chance to make ham salad! You can whip it up in the food processor in a flash.

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Classic BLT Sandwich Recipe - Food.com

This is a sandwich that I crave a lot. I am just posting it because I couldn’t find it posted already on the Zaar...I couldn’t believe that! My ex-D

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How To Make The Best BLT Sandwich from The Food Charlatan

All the tips for how to make the best BLT sandwich ever! Don’t settle for less than a perfectly toasted, crispy-yet-tender, juicy BLT.

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Roast Beef Sandwich Recipe - Spoon Fork Bacon

Roast Beef Sandwiches inspired by Arby’s roast beef and cheddar sandwich! Piled high with slices of roast beef and smothered in cheese sauce!

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Cranberry Turkey Sandwiches with Brie - The Nessy Kitchen

Cranberry Turkey Brie Sandwiches are the perfect way to use up your leftover turkey! Creamy, sweet and savory.

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Inside-Out Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

The best part of this grilled ham and cheese sandwich is the buttery exterior, boosted in flavor and crispness with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Here’s the ultimate technique for grilling and topping a ham sandwich.

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Classic Club Sandwich

This classic club sandwich is layered with smoky ham, roasted turkey, crisp bacon, lettuce, juicy tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise spread on every slice of this triple toast extravaganza.

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The Perfect Tomato Sandwich

This is our perfect tomato sandwich—a great way to showcase fresh, ripe summer tomatoes. It’s deceptively simple and incredibly delicious!

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Grilled Cheese Sandwich (with Video)

Learn how to make the best Grilled Cheese sandwich with a crisp exterior and gooey cheesy center. You’ll love this method and cheese blend!

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Best Patty Melt Ever

The Best Patty Melt Ever - Made with rye bread, a mustard grilled hamburger patty, caramelized onions, thousand island dressing, muenster & cheddar cheese.

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Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches

Hot roast beef sandwiches made in the crockpot with tender shredded beef and rich gravy are the perfect easy and comforting dinner.

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Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes are easy to make with lean ground beef, basic pantry ingredients, and hamburger buns. A comforting classic the whole family will enjoy!

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Reuben Sandwich Recipe

Homemade classic Reuben Sandwich Recipe. Slices of rye bread loaded with corned beef, sauerkraut, Russian dressing and Swiss cheese.

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Tuna Melt recipe Extra creamy and cheese toastie

This classic tuna melt is creamy, cheesey and toasted until golden with pickles mixed right into the filling for flavour in every bite.

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Monte Cristo Sandwich {Bennigan’s Copycat}

Monte Cristo Sandwich is piled high with ham, turkey, and cheese, three slices of bread, dipped in batter, and deep-fried to a golden brown.

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French Dip Sandwich (EASY!) - Spend With Pennies

This French dip sandwich recipe has TENDER BEEF in crusty rolls with a rich au jus. Made in the slow cooker, it’s easy & full of flavor.

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23

Fried Bologna Sandwich

Fried Bologna, or Fried Baloney, is one of those old school sandwiches. Soft white bread, a schmear of mustard and crisp fried bologna!

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Meatball Sub

This Meatball Sub has everything you want in a hot submarine style sandwich. It’s meaty, saucy and cheesy! Perfect for lunch, dinner or for your next party!

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Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders

Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders! Rolls stuffed with ham and cheese smothered in an onion poppyseed butter sauce baked until the cheese is melty, this American game-day favourite is excellent big-batch party food that is leftover Christmas ham-worthy!

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Best Chicken Salad Croissant Recipe

Chicken salad with crunchy celery, red grapes in a homemade poppy seed dressing

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