15 Monumental Sandwiches America Needs Immediately

Big, bold, and unforgettable, these 15 monumental sandwiches showcase the creativity of America’s kitchens and delis. Each one deserves a spot on your must-try list.

Vermonter Sandwich

Vermont stacks turkey, sharp cheddar, and crisp apples with honey mustard for a sweet and tangy bite. Get the recipe here.

Olive Burger

A Michigan favorite, the olive burger tops a juicy patty with chopped green olives and mayo, giving a salty kick that sets it apart. Get the recipe here.

Loose Meat Sandwich

Iowa’s answer to the burger, loose meat sandwiches serve seasoned ground beef on a bun with no patty, just pure comfort. Get the recipe here.

Grinder Sandwich

A New England classic, the grinder is a sub roll filled with deli meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and oil and vinegar dressing. Get the recipe here.

Tuna Melt

Golden, cheesy, and melty, the tuna melt combines creamy tuna salad with toasted bread and gooey cheese. Get the recipe here.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

These mini sandwiches pack in chicken, bacon, ranch, and melty cheese on slider rolls, perfect for parties or game day. Get the recipe here.

Turkey Reuben

A lighter twist on the classic, the turkey reuben layers turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing on rye bread. Get the recipe here.

Roast Pork Sandwich

Philadelphia’s roast pork sandwich piles slow-cooked pork, provolone, and broccoli rabe on a hoagie roll. Get the recipe here.

Sonoran Hot Dog

A Tucson treasure, this hot dog is wrapped in bacon, then topped with beans, salsa, mayo, and jalapeños. Get the recipe here.

Spicy Lamb Grinder

This Idaho grinder mixes spiced lamb with peppers and melted cheese, a bold twist on the classic sub. Get the recipe here.

Shrimp Po Boy

New Orleans nails it with fried shrimp piled into French bread, topped with lettuce, tomato, and hot sauce. Get the recipe here.

Crab Melt

Sweet crab meat with cheese, grilled on bread until bubbly, makes this Maryland melt a seafood lover’s dream. Get the recipe here.

Steak Bomb

A New England powerhouse, the steak bomb packs shaved steak, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and melted cheese into a sub roll. Get the recipe here.

Pastrami Burger

Utah doubles down with a beef patty topped with stacks of smoky pastrami, lettuce, and sauce. Get the recipe here.