12 Outstanding Sandwiches Worth Crossing America For

When hunger calls, these 12 sandwiches answer with big portions, bold tastes, and undeniable character. If you’re crossing the country, these are worth every mile.

Albuquerque Turkey Sandwich

A close-up of an Albuquerque Turkey Sandwich with sliced turkey, melted cheese, avocado, roasted green chilies, and tomato on whole grain bread, resting on a wooden surface.
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Southwestern heat meets turkey and cheese, layered with roasted green chile. A warm kick in every bite. Get the recipe here.

Chopped Cheese

A close-up of a Chopped Cheese Sandwich Recipe, featuring ground beef, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, mayonnaise, and ketchup in a soft hoagie-style bun.
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Born in New York bodegas, the chopped cheese mixes ground beef, onions, and melted cheese on a roll. Simple, filling, and pure comfort. Get the recipe here.

Fish Fry Sandwich

beer battered fried fish
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Wisconsin’s Friday night tradition lives between bread. Crispy fried fish, tartar sauce, and a soft bun make for a true Midwest bite. Get the recipe here.

Hot Brown Sandwich

A cast iron skillet with three pieces of chicken hot brown, topped with melted cheese and bacon, sits on a white cloth on a wooden surface.
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Louisville’s open-faced sandwich piles turkey, bacon, and creamy sauce under a broiler until bubbling. A decadent classic. Get the recipe here.

Loose Meat Sandwich

A Loose Meat Sandwich with toasted bread, ground beef, chopped onions, mustard, mayonnaise, and pickles sits on a wooden board beside a pile of diced raw onions.
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Iowa keeps it straightforward: seasoned ground beef crumbles served loose on a bun. Humble but deeply satisfying. Get the recipe here.

Crab Cake Sandwich

A close-up of a crab cake sandwich with a golden brown bun, leafy lettuce, sliced green pepper, and a thick, seasoned patty on a wooden surface.
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Maryland’s crab cakes are already famous. Add bread, lettuce, and tomato, and you’ve got seafood bliss you can hold. Get the recipe here.

Patty Melt

patty melt
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A burger’s cozy cousin, the patty melt comes with griddled beef, onions, and cheese between toasted rye. Crunchy and melty all at once. Get the recipe here.

Pepperoni Rolls

pepperoni rolls out of the oven
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West Virginia miners made these pocket rolls filled with pepperoni for an easy lunch. Today, they’re a snack everyone loves. Get the recipe here.

Pueblo Slopper

slopper
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Colorado takes a cheeseburger and smothers it in green chile. Messy, spicy, and absolutely unforgettable. Get the recipe here.

Turkey Reuben

French Dip on a cutting board
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The reuben gets a lighter twist with turkey, Swiss, kraut, and dressing grilled to golden perfection. Get the recipe here.

North Shore Beef

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Massachusetts serves roast beef sandwiches stacked high, especially as a three-way with mayo, white American cheese, and James River BBQ sauce. Get the recipe here.

French Dip Sandwich

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A Los Angeles creation, this sandwich of thin beef on a French roll comes with au jus for dipping. A true American original. Get the recipe here.

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