15 Sandwiches That Should Replace Burgers

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Ready to start a revolution at your next cookout? Swap the burger for one of these 15 game-changers. They’re creative, bold, and a step up from anything you’ll find at a drive-thru.

Onion Burger

Two cheeseburgers on a light brown plate, each featuring a golden bun, melted yellow cheese, and a beef patty. The front burger takes center stage, styled like an Oklahoma Onion Burger, with the second burger partially visible behind.
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Oklahoma’s secret: thin beef patties smashed with sweet onions, grilled together for maximum juiciness and flavor. Get the Onion Burger recipe

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

Nine Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders on a baking sheet, with one slider separated from the group. The buns are golden brown and slightly shiny, with savory filling visible around the edges.
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Mini sandwiches stacked high with chicken, crispy bacon, cheese, and creamy ranch. They’ll steal the show. Get the Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders recipe

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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Kentucky’s open-faced turkey sandwich, loaded with bacon, tomato, and cheesy Mornay sauce. Get the Hot Brown Sandwich recipe

Italian Beef Sandwich

A hand holds an Italian Beef Sandwich filled with sliced beef, mozzarella cheese, pickled carrots, red peppers, and yellow pepper rings on a sub roll.
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Chicago’s slow-roasted beef, juicy and spicy with giardiniera, on a soft roll. Get the Italian Beef Sandwich recipe

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 blue crab, gently fried and served with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce. Get the Crab Cake Sandwich recipe

Muffuletta Sandwich

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New Orleans’ round loaf stuffed with cold cuts, cheese, and garlicky olive salad. Get the Muffuletta Sandwich recipe

Pastrami Burger

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Utah’s upgrade: classic burger, heaps of pastrami, melty cheese, and plenty of attitude. Get the Pastrami Burger recipe

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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Vietnam’s baguette stuffed with savory meat, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs. Get the Banh Mi recipe

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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Crispy fried chicken inside a buttery biscuit. Why bother with a burger? Get the Fried Chicken Biscuit recipe

Polish Boy

pepperoni rolls out of the oven
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Cleveland’s claim to fame: smoked kielbasa, fries, coleslaw, and barbecue sauce in a bun. Get the Polish Boy recipe

French Dip Sandwich

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Los Angeles’s iconic: thin-sliced roast beef and a crusty roll, made for dunking in hot jus. Get the French Dip Sandwich recipe

Roast Pork Sandwich

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Philly’s favorite: slow-roasted pork, sharp provolone, and garlicky greens on a crusty roll. Get the Roast Pork Sandwich recipe

Crab Melt

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Maryland crab salad and cheese, melted on hearty bread until golden brown. Get the Crab Melt recipe

Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich

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Texas’s battered steak, fried and tucked in a bun with pickles and mayo. Get the Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich recipe

Pepperoni Rolls

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West Virginia’s pillowy bread, hiding spicy pepperoni inside. A snacking upgrade. Get the Pepperoni Rolls recipe

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