12 Sandwiches That Are Worth Getting Messy For

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Messy food is more fun, and these twelve sandwiches deliver sauce, crunch, and crumbs in all the best ways. Have napkins ready, because getting your hands dirty is half the point!

Pueblo Slopper

slopper
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Open-faced cheeseburger drenched in green chile sauce. Colorado’s favorite fork-and-knife sandwich for spice lovers and mess fans alike. Get this recipe and more

Primanti Brothers Sandwich

A Primanti Brothers Sandwich on thick white bread is filled with tomato slices, coleslaw, French fries, melted cheese, and grilled meat, all stacked high on a wooden cutting board.
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Fries, slaw, and tomato packed into thick bread with meat. Big, bold, and always messy; Pittsburgh wouldn’t have it any other way. Get this recipe and more

Fried Chicken Biscuit

A crispy chicken biscuit sandwich with mustard sits on a wooden surface, showcasing a golden, flaky biscuit and crunchy chicken fillet in this classic chicken biscuit delight.
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Fried chicken in a fluffy biscuit, dripping with honey or hot sauce. Southern, crumbly, and always leaves a trail. Get this recipe and more

Crab Melt

An upclose shot of a crab meat sandwich melt.
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Sweet crab and gooey cheese, grilled until melty and golden. Every bite is decadent and deliciously drippy. Get this recipe and more

Sloppy Joe

Close-up of a sloppy joe sandwich on a wooden surface, featuring a soft, golden bun filled with classic sloppy joe seasoned ground meat, diced onions, green peppers, and a layer of creamy mayonnaise.
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Ground beef in sweet, tangy sauce, overflowing its bun. A throwback classic that never tries to stay neat. Get this recipe and more

Shrimp Po Boy

shrimp po boy
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Fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, and remoulade stuffed in a baguette. Every bite is a taste of New Orleans and a napkin’s dream. Get this recipe and more

French Dip Sandwich

French Dip on a cutting board
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Roast beef dunked in hot jus. The juicier, the better—and if it falls apart, you know you did it right. Get this recipe and more

Banh Mi

A close-up of a banh mi sandwich on a wooden board, packed with grilled meat, cilantro, sliced cucumber, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs layered inside a crispy banh mi baguette.
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Pickled veggies, pork, and herbs packed in a baguette. The fillings are bold, bright, and never contained for long. Get this recipe and more

Runza

A white bowl filled with freshly baked golden brown runza bread rolls sits on a white cloth on a dark wooden table.
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Beef, cabbage, and onion baked in soft bread. Every bite is juicy, hearty, and slightly chaotic; in the best way. Get this recipe and more

Steak Bomb

A crispy Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and a sesame seed bun, placed on a wooden board.
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Shaved steak, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cheese in a hoagie. Juicy, melty, and always a handful. Get this recipe and more

Lobster Roll

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Lobster dressed in mayo, packed into a split-top roll. When the filling overflows, you know it’s perfect. Get this recipe and more

Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

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Fried pork tenderloin that spills out past the bun. Messy, massive, and a true taste of the Midwest. Get this recipe and more

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