This is alist of American sandwiches. This list contains entries of sandwiches that were created in, or commonly eaten in, the United States. Asandwich 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.[1][2][3] The sandwich was originally a portable food item orfinger food which originated in theWestern world, but is now found in various versions in numerous countries worldwide.
| Name | Image | Regional availability | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| American sub | Nationwide | Turkey breast, ham, American or cheddar cheese, chopped or shredded lettuce, tomatoes and onions | |
| Beef Manhattan | Midwest; origins inIndianapolis, Indiana | Roast beef and gravy served open faced, often withmashed potatoes on top or on the side | |
| Beef on weck | Buffalo, New York | Roast beef on akimmelweck roll, often withhorseradish | |
| BLT | Nationwide | Bacon, lettuce, and tomato | |
| Bologna sandwich | Nationwide | Traditionally made from pre-slicedbologna sausage between slices ofwhite bread, along with various condiments, such asmayonnaise,mustard, andketchup | |
| Breakfast sandwich | Nationwide | Often made with eggs, cheese, and either bacon, sausage, or ham | |
| Cheese dream | Nationwide | Open-facedgrilled cheese sandwich with bacon | |
| Cheese sandwich | Nationwide | A basic sandwich generally made with one or more varieties of cheese on any sort of bread, see relatedgrilled cheese | |
| Cheeseburger | Nationwide | Meat patty on a roll with cheese, often served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and other toppings | |
| Cheesesteak | Nationwide; origins inPhiladelphia | Made with thinly sliced pieces ofbeefsteak mixed with cheese on ahoagie roll, with additional toppings often including peppers, onions, and mushrooms | |
| Chicken sandwich | Nationwide | A sandwich which typically consists of a boneless, skinless breast of chicken served between slices of bread, on a bun, or on a roll. | |
| Chopped cheese | New York City | Also known as "chop cheese",[4] a type ofsandwich originating fromNew York City. It is made on a grill withground beef, onions, and topped by melted cheese and served with lettuce, tomatoes, and condiments on ahero roll.[4] | |
| Chow mein sandwich | New England | Gravy-basedchow mein mixture placed on a hamburger bun, served hot | |
| Clam roll | New England | Fried clams served in a New England hotdog bun[5] | |
| Club sandwich | Nationwide | Sliced cooked poultry, fried bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise, often on toast | |
| Crab cake sandwich | Nationwide; origins inChesapeake Bay region | Crab cake on a roll, often with a sauce such astartar sauce | |
| Cuban sandwich | Tampa andMiami | Developed inTampa, Florida, despite the name. Made with ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and sometimes salami onCuban bread. | |
| Cudighi | Upper Peninsula of Michigan | Spicy Italian sausage served on a long, hard roll, often with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce | |
| Dagwood sandwich | Nationwide | Tall, multi-layered sandwich made with a variety of meats, cheeses, and condiments; named after comic-strip characterDagwood Bumstead | |
| Denver sandwich | Denver | Denver omelette on bread | |
| Diablo sandwich | Uncertain | Inspired by the filmSmokey and the Bandit; various recipes proposed | |
| Fat sandwich | New Brunswick, New Jersey | Combination of ingredients such as burgers, cheese, chicken fingers, French fries, mozzarella sticks, gyro meat, bacon, etc. | |
| Fluffernutter | New England | Peanut butter andmarshmallow fluff usually served on white bread | |
| Fool's Gold Loaf | Denver | Peanut butter, banana, 1 pound of bacon, grape jelly, on French bread; made popular by Elvis | |
| French dip | Nationwide; origins inLos Angeles | Thinly sliced roast beef on aFrench roll orbaguette, usually servedau jus | |
| Fried-brain sandwich | Midwest | Sliced calves' brains on sliced bread | |
| Gerber sandwich | St. Louis | Half section of Italian or French bread, spread withgarlic butter and topped withham, andProvel orProvolone cheese, seasoned with a sprinkling ofpaprika and then toasted | |
| Ham and cheese sandwich | Nationwide | Ham and cheese, often on white bread | |
| Hamburger | Nationwide; origins disputed | One 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 chiles | |
| Hamdog | Decatur, Georgia | Hot dog wrapped in a beef patty, deep-fried, covered with chili, a handful of French fries, and a fried egg | |
| Handwich | Orlando, Florida | Acone-shaped piece of bread with a sweet or savoryfilling, intended to be held and eaten with one hand | |
| Horseshoe sandwich | Springfield, Illinois | Open-faced sandwich consisting of thick-sliced toasted bread, a hamburger patty, French fries, and a "secret" cheese sauce | |
| Hot brown | Louisville, Kentucky | Variation ofWelsh rarebit, consisting ofturkey,bacon, andMornay sauce | |
| Hot dog | Nationwide | A cookedsausage, traditionally grilled or steamed and served in a partially slicedbun[6][7] | |
| Italian beef | Chicago | Seasoned roast beef, dripping with meat juices, on an Italian-style roll, often served with peppers | |
| Italian sandwich | Nationwide; origins inMaine | Various meats, cheeses, and vegetables onItalian bread | |
| Jucy Lucy | Minneapolis–Saint Paul | Cheeseburger with cheese inside the patty, as opposed to on top | |
| Limburger sandwich | Midwest | Limburger cheese on bread | |
| Lobster roll | New England | Lobster meat served on a hot dog roll, often with butter | |
| Luther Burger | Nationwide; origins are disputed | Hamburger orcheeseburger served between twoglazed doughnuts | |
| Maxwell Street Polish | Chicago | Polish sausage with grilled onions andyellow mustard served on a bun | |
| Meatloaf sandwich | Nationwide | Meatloaf with sauce served on sliced bread | |
| Melt sandwich | Nationwide | Some type of filling (such as beef or tuna) served on bread with melted cheese | |
| Monte Cristo sandwich | Nationwide | Ham and cheese sandwich dipped in egg and fried | |
| Muffuletta | New Orleans | Muffuletta loaf split horizontally and covered with layers of marinatedolive salad,mortadella,salami,mozzarella, ham, and provolone | |
| Pastrami on rye | Nationwide; origins inNew York City | Pastrami onrye bread | |
| Patty melt | Nationwide | Hamburger patty topped withcaramelized onions and cheese, between two slices of bread | |
| Peanut butter and jelly sandwich | Nationwide | Peanut butter andjelly orjam on bread | |
| Peanut butter, banana and bacon sandwich | Nationwide | Peanut butter, banana, and bacon bread; also known as an "Elvis sandwich" | |
| Pilgrim | Nationwide; origins inNew England | Roast turkey,cranberries orcranberry sauce and cheddar cheese | |
| Pit beef sandwich | Baltimore | Roast pit beef, onions, and horseradish on a Kaiser roll | |
| Po' boy | Nationwide; origins inLouisiana | Roast beef or fried seafood served on abaguette | |
| Polish Boy | Cleveland | Kielbasa on a bun, withfrench fries,barbecue sauce orhot sauce, andcoleslaw | |
| Pork tenderloin sandwich | Midwest | Breaded and friedpork cutlet served on a roll or bun | |
| Primanti sandwich | Pittsburgh | Grilled meat, melted cheese, an oil & vinegar-basedcoleslaw,tomato slices, andFrench fries between two thick slices ofItalian bread. | |
| Reuben sandwich | Nationwide; origins in Omaha, Nebraska | Corned beef,Swiss cheese,sauerkraut, andRussian dressing, grilled between slices ofrye bread | |
| Roast beef sandwich | Nationwide | Roast beef on bread | |
| Roast pork Italian | Philadelphia | Italian-style roast pork shoulder (porchetta),broccoli rabe, and sharpprovolone cheese on ahoagie roll | |
| Runza | Nebraska and environs | Beef, pork, cabbage or sauerkraut, onions, and seasonings in a bread pocket | |
| Sailor sandwich | Richmond, Virginia | Hotpastrami, grilledknackwurst, melted Swiss cheese andhot mustard onrye bread | |
| Sandwich loaf | Nationwide | Any variety of ingredients assembled in a manner which resembles alayer cake | |
| Sandwich wrap | Nationwide | Meats, cheeses, and vegetables served in a wrap | |
| Sausage sandwich | Nationwide | Sausage and other ingredients on bread | |
| Sealed crustless sandwich | Nationwide | Filling sealed inside one large layer of bread | |
| Sloppy joe | Nationwide; origins are unclear | Ground beef,onions,tomato sauce orketchup,Worcestershire sauce, and other seasonings, served on a hamburger bun | |
| Sloppy joe (New Jersey) | New Jersey | A double decker thin slicedrye bread sandwich made with one or more types of sliced deli meat, such as turkey, ham,pastrami,corned beef,roast beef, or slicedbeef tongue, along withSwiss cheese,coleslaw, andRussian dressing | |
| Spiedie | Binghamton, New York | Cubes of marinated chicken, pork, lamb, veal, venison or beef, served on a bun or between slices of Italian bread | |
| St. Paul sandwich | St. Louis | Egg foo young patty (made withmung bean sprouts and minced white onions) served withdill pickle slices,white onion,mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato between two slices of white bread | |
| Steak sandwich | Nationwide; many local variations | Chipped beef served on a bun or roll | |
| Submarine sandwich | Nationwide; many local variations | Length of bread or roll split lengthwise and filled with a variety of meats, cheeses, vegetables, and condiments | |
| Tavern sandwich | Great Plains | Unseasoned ground beef on a bun, mixed with sauteed onions, and sometimes topped with pickles, ketchup and mustard | |
| Tuna fish sandwich | Nationwide | Tuna fish served on bread | |
| Turkey Devonshire | Pittsburgh | Hot open-faced sandwich on toasted bread with hot turkey, bacon, tomatoes, and a cheese sauce | |
| Roast beef sandwich, 3-way | Boston, MA | Hot roast beef sandwich with sauce (usually James River), cheese, and mayo. Typically served on an onion roll. Also commonly referred to as a North Shore beef. | |
| Veggie burger | Nationwide | Hamburger-style patty made only of non-meat ingredients |
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