12 Overstuffed Sandwiches America Can’t Live Without

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These 12 overstuffed sandwiches prove that when it comes to eating in America, bigger is always better. Each one is piled high and loaded with personality.

Polish Boy

A close-up of a hot dog in a bun topped with coleslaw, French fries, and drizzled with barbecue sauce—a classic worth adding to any list of 13 Working-Class Sandwiches That Don’t Mess Around, with extra fries scattered on the brown surface nearby.
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Cleveland serves up kielbasa with fries, barbecue sauce, and coleslaw in a bun, creating one seriously overstuffed bite. Get the recipe here.

Muffuletta Sandwich

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A New Orleans giant, the muffuletta layers olive salad, salami, ham, mortadella, and cheese inside a sesame loaf. Get the recipe here.

Hot Beef Sandwich

A plate featuring a classic hot beef sandwich: two slices of bread piled with shredded roast beef and brown gravy, served with a scoop of mashed potatoes smothered in rich gravy.
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This Midwest comfort food smothers roast beef and bread with rich brown gravy, served hot with mashed potatoes on the side. Get the recipe here.

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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A true American classic, the sloppy joe mixes ground beef in a sweet, tangy sauce, piled onto a soft bun. Get the recipe here.

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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Nebraska’s stuffed bread pocket, the runza, holds ground beef, onions, and cabbage baked into yeasted dough. 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 crab cakes tucked into a bun with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce make for an East Coast staple. Get the recipe here.

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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The South nails breakfast with fried chicken tucked inside a fluffy biscuit, often drizzled with honey or hot sauce. Get the recipe here.

Bison Burger

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Lean yet hearty, the bison burger from Wyoming gives a beefy taste with a lighter touch, especially when stacked with cheese and onions. Get the recipe here.

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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French bread filled with pork, pickled vegetables, herbs, and mayo makes the banh mi a bold, crunchy, and refreshing sandwich. Get the recipe here.

Cuban Sandwich

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From Miami, the Cuban sandwich layers roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard, pressed until warm and melty. Get the recipe here.

Patty Melt

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This diner classic combines a burger patty, grilled onions, and cheese on rye bread, cooked until golden and crisp. Get the recipe here.

Burnt Ends Sandwich

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Kansas City barbecue shines with smoky, caramelized burnt ends tucked into a bun, often topped with sauce and slaw. Get the recipe here.

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