Gourmet sandwich fillings recipes

There's just something wonderful about that first bite of a perfectly made sandwich. It can be a Dagwood you spent ages assembling, or a plain old peanut butter and jelly. But when you've got the proportions of bread and fillings just right, it elevates even a simple lunch to something sublime.And dinner is no exception. From the unfussy burger to the elegant Croque Madame, sandwiches are just as ready to fill you up at the end of the day as they are in the middle.

We want you to be able to enjoy the best of sandwich season (aka summer), which is why we've gathered these practically perfect sandwich recipes. Each stack is loaded with fresh vegetables, mouthwatering meats, melty cheese, and/or sauced to perfection. Any one of these sandwiches would be perfect summer picnic recipes. It'd also be great to pack as a meal option for your next camping trip meal.

And obviously, all these sandwiches are great for everyday lunch recipes—whether you're taking them work or working from home. Some of these are perfect for packing; others you'll want to assemble right before eating—or eat hot. Perhaps one of the best parts about these summer sandwiches—aside from the fact that they're easy to make—is they'll be devoured by little ones as well as grown-ups. So instead of spending a beautiful summer day cooking in your kitchen, you can makes these recipes quickly and actually enjoy the gorgeous weather with your loved ones doing fun summer activities. These summer sandwich recipes are about to make your life so much easier and, of course, so much tastier.

Want the best club sandwich, looking for the ultimate steak sandwich? Try our sandwich recipes to take on a picnic (more ideas here), or as a lunch at home ‘al desko’.  

Much better than a shop-bought sandwich, our homemade sandwiches are easy to make and super indulgent. Pair with a homemade warming soup for the ultimate lunch combo.

Coronation chicken sandwich

A classic coronation sarnie taken up a notch. Spices, garlic and ginger bump up the flavour, along with tangy pickled onions and crunchy poppadoms.

Marmite-glazed steak sandwich

Rump steak, brushed in Marmite and layered with chutney, rocket and dolcelatte, makes for a seriously indulgent savoury lunchtime treat.

Coronation chicken

Egg mayo sandwich

Check out this incredible supercharged egg mayo sarnie. Egg sandwiches can be a bit one dimensional but this turns up the volume in every way with pickly, salty, crunchy hits in every bite.

Steak and buttered onion sandwich

Our classic steak sandwich is really easy to prepare and dressed with fresh rocket leaves, buttery onions and a good dash of Worcestershire sauce for extra flavour. Serve with some chips and tuck in!

Ultimate deli sandwich

Try all of the good stuff in the deli section stuffed between springy focaccia slices.

Posh fish finger sandwiches

Nothing beats a fish finger sandwich. We’ve added homemade tartare sauce, brioche buns and peppery rocket to posh this version up.

Scampi po’ boy

This sarnie hails from Louisiana, which is famous for deep-frying its plentiful seafood and stuffing it in baguettes with loads of hot sauce.

Crab and avocado rolls

A quicker, more economical version of a classic lobster roll. The avocado makes the filling go further… clever, right?

Brisket sandwiches with beer onions and blue cheese

Get your friends over and slow cook this beef brisket for a simple yet hearty way to feed a crowd. Serve with sweet onions and creamy blue cheese for a next-level sandwich filling.

Do you ever get fed up of sandwiches? Think they're boring? Well think again, because today I have over sandwich filling ideas to share with you. You read that right, I've got + different sandwich ideas right here in this post - sandwiches will never be dull again!

I have to admit that I've actually had this post in the pipeline for absolutely ages, but as it is British Sandwich Week next week, I thought it was the perfect time to finish it off and finally share it!

These ideas have come from lots of different sources, the most important of which was you, my lovely readers, via the fantastic community we've built around the Eats Amazing Facebook page and our Lunch Packing Community group (have you joined yet? Do come on over!)

I've asked you for sandwich ideas several times over the last year and you've come up trumps every time, so I noted them all down and added them to the list - I feel hungry just reading it!

I also asked my fellow foodie bloggers if they had any sandwich ideas to share and of course they did so you can see lots of their gorgeous sandwich ideas as you work your way down the list and you'll find links to all of their delicious sandwich recipes too.

So without further ado, I present to you over delicious sandwich ideas that are perfect for packed lunches all the year around!

Clockwise from top left: Sausage Sloppy Joes from Fuss Free Flavours, Philly Cheese Steak from Living Sweet Moments, Fig & Prosciutto from Supper in the Suburbs and Ploughmans Sandwich from Fab Food 4 All.

Cold Meats

Ham
Ham & Pickle
Ham Salad
Ham & Lettuce
Ham, Lettuce & Beetroot
Ham & Tomato
Ham & Avocado
Ham & Houmous
Ham & Cheddar Cheese
Ham & Cream Cheese (recipe from Le Coin de Mel)
Ham & Coleslaw
Ploughmans (recipe from Fab Food 4 All)
Sausage
Sausage Sloppy Joes (recipe from Fuss Free Flavours)
German Sausage Slices
Sliced Pepperoni
Pepperoni & Cheese
Fig & Prosciutto (recipe from Supper in the Suburbs)
Bacon
Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato
Brie & Bacon
Cheddar & Bacon
Goats Cheese & Bacon

Pulled Lamb (recipe from Fuss Free Flavours)
Pulled Pork (recipe from Le Coin de Mel)
Roast Beef
Roast Beef Salad
Steak Salad (recipe from Blue Bear Wood)
Philly Cheese Steak (recipe from Living Sweet Moments)
Corned Beef
Corned Beef & Pickle

Clockwise from top left: Turkey Egg Salad from Mandy's Recipe Box, Turkey Argula from Avocado Pesto, Kid Friendly Turkey Salad from Living Sweet Moments and Turkey with Black Bean Spread from The Wicked Noodle.

Poultry

Chicken
Chicken & cranberry sauce
Chicken & Sweet Chilli Jam
Chicken Salad (recipe from You Brew My Tea)
Chicken & bacon salad
Chicken & bacon
Chicken & Sweetcorn
Chicken & Avocado
Fruity Chicken Salad with Tarragon Yoghurt Dressing (recipe from Two Healthy Kitchens)
Chicken Tikka
Chicken Tikka with Sliced Onion Bhaji
Chicken Tikka Salad
Chicken Tikka with Yoghurt & Mango Chutney
Chicken Greek Salad (recipe from Snappy Gourmet)

BBQ Pulled Chicken (recipe from Eats Amazing)
Coronation Chicken (recipe from The Petite Cook)
Malibu Chicken (recipe from Home Cooking Memories)
Turkey
Turkey Salad
Kid Friendly Turkey Salad (recipe from Living Sweet Moments)
Turkey Egg Salad (recipe from Mandy's Recipe Box)
Turkey & Cranberry Sauce
Turkey with Black Bean Spread (recipe from The Wicked Noodle)
Turkey & Pickled Red Cabbage
Turkey Argula (recipe from Avocado Pesto)
Duck Salad with Plum Sauce (recipe from Blue Bear Wood)

Egg

Egg Mayo
Egg Mayo + Bacon
BLT Egg Salad (recipe from Two Healthy Kitchens)
Egg Salad (recipe from Coffee With Us 3)
Avocado Egg (recipe from Tin and Thyme)
Egg & Cress (recipe from Le Coin de Mel, why not try growing your own cress!)

Fish/Seafood

Tuna Mayo
Tuna & Cucumber
Tuna & Sweetcorn
Tuna & Spring onion
Tuna Salad (recipe from You Brew My Tea)
Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese
Prawn Mayo
Prawn Mayo Salad

Clockwise from top left: Cheese & Pear Ploughmans from The Veg Space, Pear & Goats Cheese from Easy Cheesy Vegetarian), Goat's Cheese, Walnuts & Honey from Le Coin de Mel and Green Goddess from Easy Cheesy Vegetarian).

Cheese (Vegetarian)

Cheese & Mango Chutney
Cheese & Onion
Cheese & Cranberry Sauce
Green Goddess (recipe from Easy Cheesy Vegetarian)
Cream Cheese
Cream Cheese & Marmite
Pizza Cream Cheese (add Tomato Puree & Herbs)
Cream Cheese & Cucumber
Cream Cheese & Grated Carrot

Cream Cheese & Strawberries (recipe from My Fussy Eater)
Cream Cheese & Raspberries
Cream Cheese & Grapes
Cream Cheese & Jam
Cream Cheese & Pineapple
Cottage Cheese Salad
Cottage Cheese & Pineapple
Garlic (roule) cheese
Smoked Cheese & Mango Chutney
Grilled Cheese Pizza Sandwich (recipe from Three Different Directions)
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese & Pickle
Cheddar & Sliced Tomato
Cheddar & Grapes
Cheddar & Marmite
Cheddar & Apple
Cheddar, Apply & Spring Onion
Cheddar & Marmalade
Cheese & Pear Ploughmans (recipe from The Veg Space)
Pear & Goats Cheese 
Goat's Cheese, Walnuts & Honey (recipe Le Coin de Mel)
Halloumi with Avocado Pea & Mint Pesto (recipe from Supper in the Suburbs)
Brie & Cranberry
Brie & Grape
Brie & Avocado 
Grilled Nutella Cheese (recipe from Say Grace)

Clockwise from top left: Carrot, Houmous & Avocado from Tinned Tomatoes, Bombay Sandwich from Simply Food, California Veggie Sandwich from Peas & Crayons and Tofu Bacon BLT from Amuse Your Bouche.

Other Vegetarian

California Veggie Sandwich (recipe from Peas & Crayons)
Tofu Bacon BLT (recipe from Amuse Your Bouche)
Veggie Sausage, Red Pepper & Hummus (recipe from Tinned Tomatoes)
Avocado & Salad
Avocado & Banana
Grated Carrot & Raisins
Bombay Sandwich (recipe from Simply Food)

Cucumber (beautiful recipe from Chez Maximka)
Cucumber & Marmite
Houmous & Grated Carrot
Carrot, Houmous & Avocado (recipe from Tinned Tomatoes)
Houmous & Feta Cheese
Houmous & Roasted Red Pepper

Clockwise from top left: BLT Egg Salad from Two Healthy Kitchens, Falafel Salad from Tinned Tomatoes, Chickpea Salad from The Crunchy Chronicles,  Avocado Chickpea Salad from The Crunchy Chronicles.

Chickpea Salad (recipe from The Crunchy Chronicles)
Avocado Chickpea Salad (recipe from The Crunchy Chronicles)
Falafel Salad (recipe from Tinned Tomatoes)
Honey
Jam
Chocolate Spread
Chocolate Spread & Strawberries
Chocolate Spread & Banana
Chocolate Spread & Jam
Chocolate Hummus (recipe from Recipes from a Pantry)
Banana & Chocolate Spread

Nuts

Peanut Butter
Peanut Butter & Jam
Peanut Butter & Banana
Peanut Butter & Honey
Peanut Butter & Bacon
Peanut Butter & Cucumber
Peanut Butter & Apple
Cashew Butter
Almond Butter
Nut Butter & Raisins

I hope that this post has given you plenty of ideas to keep your lunches interesting for a little while at least! Now that we've got the fillings sorted, how about a few creative sandwich ideas to make them extra fun for the kids too? I do love a fun sandwich!

If you're looking for more lunch inspiration for the kids or yourself, check out my Lunch Box Ideas for Kids and Lunch Box Ideas for Adults boards over on Pinterest, for hundreds of delicious and fun ideas.

Do you have a favourite sandwich? I'd love to build up this collection as a great source of inspiration for lunch packers everywhere, so do comment below if you have a sandwich that I've missed off the list!

Grace

If you enjoyed this collection of delicious recipes and ideas, please pin it so that you can find it again! For more easy lunch ideas and recipes, check out the Lunchbox and Picnic Recipes section here on the Eats Amazing blog or pop over and follow my lunch themed Pinterest boards for fun and healthy lunch box ideas from all over the web; Kids Lunch Box Ideas & Packed Lunch Ideas.

We’ve rounded up our best sandwich fillings. Our fillings include cranberry and cheese toasties, salmon and scrambled egg bagels and BBQ chicken baguettes.

Our selection of delicious fillers varies from baguette fillings, open sandwiches, and wraps too. Most of these sandwiches would suit being served as part of a picnic spread, as a party food idea, or simply as a healthy lunch.

Making sandwich fillings from scratch is not only a healthier option than shop-bought sandwiches but can often save you money too.

Our quick and easy recipe for hummus and tomato wraps, which you can see being made in the video above, is one of our favourite sandwich fillings. It takes just 10 minutes of your time to make this mouth-watering combo of creamy hummus and sweet tomatoes.

For more of our hearty and delicious sandwich filling ideas see below&#;

Best sandwich fillings

If you&#;re looking for new ideas to spruce up your go-to lunch staple, you&#;re at the right place. In this post, you&#;ll find sandwich fillings with fresh ingredients that will have you looking forward to lunchtime.

You&#;ll also learn my best tips to prevent your sandwich from getting soggy, how to best pack it, and how to make some of these filings ahead of time!

Whether someone in the family is vegetarian, carnivore, or has a food allergy, you&#;ll find delicious ideas below to make your sandwiches epic.

Fillings for Sandwiches

There are so many options outside of meat and cheese to layer between bread. To get started, here are some of my favorite sandwich fillings that don&#;t include deli meat: 

Most of these salads, minus the Avocado Egg Salad, can be made ahead and refrigerated that way it&#;s ready to use. For fillings like egg salad and tuna salad, I like to toast the bread, spread the salad over a slice, top with freshly chopped lettuce, and assemble. So. Good! 

Want more ideas to help you pack incredible lunches all year long? I&#;ve got everything you need in my new  Packed Lunches eBook. There are recipes for meal prep salads, power bowls, and gourmet wraps that any adult will gladly pack for an office lunch. 

Sandwich Ingredients

In this list, you&#;ll find categories with every sandwich ingredient in the book. From meat to veggies and spreads, the combinations are endless and entirely up to you.

If this looks a little overwhelming, no worries. Just start with one item from each category, and build your sandwich. In no time, you&#;ll be creating bistro worthy lunches.

Epic Sandwich Ideas

Still not sure how to put it all together? These flavor combinations are just what you need to get started with some epic office lunches. 

Pack the sandwiches in one of these adult lunchboxes

How to Make a Sandwich

If you like your sandwich with a lot of fillings and toppings, you might also run into the problem of it being soggy by lunch. Believe it or not, there is an order in which to layer ingredients so that your bread stays dry and the sandwich intact, here&#;s how it goes: 

1. Bread
2. Mayonnaise/mustard
3. Lettuce
4. Meat/toppings
5. Tomato
6. Cheese
7. Bread

The lettuce and cheese act as “barriers” to any moisture from &#;wet ingredients&#; such as tomato, pickles, veggies, etc., and help keep your sandwich together.

If you want to grill the sandwich, good idea! But make sure you pack it right to keep the bread crispy. You can see how I do this in the video below:

Sandwich Bread Options

The bread is what keeps everything together and shouldn&#;t be overlooked! Whether you LOVE bread or have a gluten allergy, you&#;ll find delicious options below:  

When you think of sandwiches, your head goes to lunch — an ooey gooey grilled cheese and tomato soup combo, or perhaps the beloved panini. Truth is, a creative sandwich makes for a totally appropriate dinner option as well — when done right. And by “right," we mean stuffed to the brim with more goodies than your hungry self can handle. Brace yourself, because these 14 dinner-friendly sandwich recipes will have your tummy grumbling HARD.

Chicken Caesar Sandwich

If you truly believe that you don’t make friends with salad, you can at least appreciate this recipe. This ‘wich takes your favorite salad and stuffs it between some grilled bread for a filling and satisfying dinner. (via Eat Good 4 Life)

Fancy Muffaletta Sandwich

This concoction just screams Italy. Layers of cold cuts and cheese are slathered with a tangy olive spread to bring the elements of an antipasto plate to your mouth in one magnificent bite. (via Honestly Yum)

Sweet Chili Pesto Burger Sliders

A fun mix of sweet chili sauce and pesto put a unique twist on these addictive sliders. (via Happy Foods)

Find more sandwich recipes and other inspiration on Brit + Co's Food page!

This article has been updated from a previous post.