25 Hearty Sandwiches to Make for Dinner

Somewhere along the line, the sandwich got defined as lunch food. That’s a shame, because if you stuff good bread with enough hearty, flavorful things, a dinner sandwich can be the best meal of all. Maybe it’s something as simple and satisfying as a grilled cheese stuffed with juicy slices of tomato, a hot and indulgent French dip, or a cold sandwich piled high with deli meats and cheeses.

We rounded up our 25 most favorite sandwiches that fit the bill for the evening meal — utensils not required, but you may definitely need a napkin or two.

Stuff beef, pork, turkey, or chicken between two slices of bread, and whether it’s a hot or cold sandwich, you know that you’ve got a hearty meal in your hands.

• Apple, Cheddar, and Chicken Melts
• Ranch Chicken Wraps
• How To Make Slow-Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
• Cuban Grilled Cheese Sandwich
• Italian Chicken Salad Sandwiches
• Weeknight Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
• Naan Wraps with Homemade Cucumber Raita
• Sirloin Steak Sandwiches
• Roasted Red Pepper, Chicken & Mozzarella Sandwich
• Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Sandwiches

Fish fillets, canned tuna, and shrimp like to play the sandwich game, too, and they do it exceptionally well.

• Brown Butter Lobster Rolls
• Tuna Melts with Olive Oil Mayonnaise & Parmesan
• Smoky Salmon BLTs
• Shrimp and Avocado Po’ Boys
• Vietnamese-Style Shrimp Po’ Boy

Or, if you’d prefer to keep things meat-free, there are plenty of options that satisfy. Keep the cheese in the situation to please the vegetarians or cut it to make it vegan-friendly.

• Garlicky Broccoli Subs
• How To Make the Best Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich
• Mozzacado Sandwich
• Pesto and Egg Baguette Sandwich
• Bánh Mì with Lemongrass Tofu
• Vegan Sourdough Portobello Mushroom Sandwich
• Boiled Egg, Seared Asparagus & Pickled Onion Sandwich
• Cheesy Vegetable Melts
• Apple, Brie, and Dijon Baguette Sandwich
• Summer Vegetables Sub Sandwich with Garlic Cream Cheese