10 Legendary Midwest Sandwiches Worth the Drive
The Midwest knows how to pile it on; beefy, cheesy, hearty sandwiches that keep you full (and happy) for hours. Here are ten legends worth a road trip.
Loose Meat Sandwich
This Iowa staple is ground beef, simply seasoned, and heaped onto a bun. It’s basic in the best way and perfect with pickles and onions. Get the Loose Meat Sandwich recipe
Steamed Burger
Connecticut may claim it, but the Midwest loves this juicy steamed cheeseburger, blanketed in melty cheese. It’s a burger with a cult following. Get the Steamed Burger recipe
Runza
Nebraska’s classic: a bread pocket stuffed with seasoned beef, cabbage, and onions. It’s hot, filling, and portable; Midwest ingenuity at its finest. Get the Runza recipe
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Indiana’s breaded pork tenderloin, pounded thin and fried, takes up the whole plate. Served with pickles and onions, it’s a Hoosier rite of passage. Get the Pork Tenderloin Sandwich recipe
Cudighi Sandwich
Upper Michigan’s Italian sausage patty, topped with marinara and cheese on a hoagie. This Yooper creation is bold, spicy, and unforgettable. Get the Cudighi Sandwich recipe
Olive Burger
Michigan’s Olive Burger tops a juicy beef patty with a briny green olive mayo. It’s salty, tangy, and uniquely Midwestern. Get the Olive Burger recipe
Jucy Lucy
Minneapolis gets credit for this: a burger with molten cheese sealed inside the patty. It’s oozy, gooey, and worth every minute of the wait. Get the Jucy Lucy recipe
Hot Beef Sandwich
Minnesota’s classic comfort food: roast beef on white bread, smothered in brown gravy. Grab a fork and dig in; it’s stick-to-your-ribs good. Get the Hot Beef Sandwich recipe
Bison Burger
Wyoming’s bison burger is lean, juicy, and stacked with fresh toppings. It’s a meaty Midwestern adventure on a bun. Get the Bison Burger recipe
Turkey Reuben
Turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss, and Russian dressing on rye; this lighter spin on the Reuben is every bit as craveable and totally at home in the Midwest. Get the Turkey Reuben recipe