United States of Sandwiches: 50 Recipes to Celebrate American Flavor
Every state has its sandwich, the one that shows up at county fairs, late-night diners, local gas stations, or your aunt’s kitchen table. Some are famous. Others barely make it out of their region. But every one of these 50 sandwiches says something about the people who eat them. Here’s the edible map of America.
1. Alabama: Pulled Chicken with White Sauce

Tangy white barbecue sauce, smoked chicken, and pickles make this Alabama sandwich stand out.
2. Alaska: Smoked Salmon Spread on Pilot Crackers

Alaska’s tradition meets rich salmon spread in this simple, satisfying open-face sandwich.
3. Arizona: Navajo Taco on Fry Bread

This fry bread taco layers spiced meat, beans, and toppings on pillowy bread.
4. Arkansas: Fried Bologna Sandwich

Griddled bologna with crispy edges and soft bread is a no-nonsense Southern favorite.
5. California: French Dip

Roast beef and warm jus on a toasted roll make for a West Coast classic. Get the recipe
6. Colorado: The Slopper

An open-faced cheeseburger smothered in green chile sauce? That’s Colorado.
7. Connecticut: Steamed Cheeseburger

Steamed instead of grilled, this cheeseburger melts into something totally unique.
8. Delaware: The Bobbie

Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mayo make Thanksgiving a year-round meal.
9. Florida: Cuban Sandwich

Pressed and loaded with pork, ham, pickles, and mustard; Florida’s most famous bite.
10. Georgia: Chicken Biscuit

Fried chicken inside a buttery biscuit; it doesn’t get more Georgia than this.
11. Hawaii: Kalua Pork Sandwich

Slow-roasted pork with a smoky finish is piled onto Hawaiian bread.
12. Idaho: Spicy Lamb Grinder

Inspired by Idaho’s Basque roots, this grinder packs heat and flavor.
13. Illinois: Italian Beef

Soaked in jus and loaded with giardiniera, this sandwich is Chicago-style bold.
14. Indiana: Breaded Pork Tenderloin

Bigger than the bun and fried to perfection; that’s Indiana’s signature move.
15. Iowa: Loose Meat Sandwich

Crumbly ground beef, no sauce, just straight-up comfort.
16. Kansas: Burnt Ends Sandwich

Barbecue brisket ends piled high and dripping with sauce.
17. Kentucky: Hot Brown

An open-faced turkey sandwich covered in creamy sauce and broiled until golden.
18. Louisiana: Muffuletta

Italian meats, olive salad, and crusty sesame bread make this a New Orleans icon.
19. Maine: Lobster Roll (Cold)

Sweet lobster meat and mayo tucked into a toasted roll; coastal comfort food.
20. Maryland: Crab Cake Sandwich

A thick crab cake, soft bun, and tartar sauce define this Chesapeake favorite.
21. Massachusetts: Fluffernutter

Peanut butter and marshmallow fluff create this sweet New England staple.
22. Michigan: Cudighi Sandwich

A spicy sausage patty with marinara and mozzarella on a hoagie roll.
23. Minnesota: Jucy Lucy

This burger hides molten cheese inside the patty.
24. Mississippi: Shrimp Po’ Boy

Fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, and remoulade on crusty French bread.
25. Missouri: St. Paul Sandwich

Egg foo young meets sandwich bread, slathered in mayo and pickles.
26. Montana: Pork Chop Sandwich

A fried pork chop served on a roll; Montana doesn’t overcomplicate it.
27. Nebraska: Runza

Welcome to the unofficial state food of Nebraska-the Runza. They are fluffy bread pockets filled with savory ground beef and crunchy cabbage for the perfect handheld meal.
28. Nevada: Patty Melt

A beef patty with caramelized onions and cheese on toasted rye bread.
29. New Hampshire: Steak Bomb

Loaded with steak, peppers, onions, and cheese in a hoagie roll.
30. New Jersey: Pork Roll Sandwich

Fried pork roll with egg and cheese on a soft roll.
31. New Mexico: Albuquerque Turkey

Turkey, cheddar, green chile, and avocado make this sandwich spicy and filling.
32. New York: Beef on Weck

Roast beef and horseradish on kummelweck rolls; salty, juicy perfection.
33. North Carolina: Livermush Sandwich

Pan-fried livermush with mustard and pickles. A Carolina classic.
34. North Dakota: Sloppy Joe

A saucy, nostalgic ground beef sandwich.
35. Ohio: Polish Boy

Kielbasa, fries, coleslaw, and barbecue sauce stacked into one epic sandwich.
36. Oklahoma: Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich

Breaded steak, white gravy, and Texas toast turn this into a hearty meal.
37. Oregon: Crab Melt

Dungeness crab with cheese, grilled until golden and gooey.
38. Pennsylvania: Primanti Bros-Style Sandwich

Meat, slaw, fries, and tomato all stacked inside thick Italian bread.
39. Rhode Island: Grinder

A loaded sub with meats, cheese, lettuce, and vinaigrette dressing.
40. South Carolina: Tomato Sandwich

Fresh tomatoes, mayo, and soft white bread; simple and Southern.
41. South Dakota: Hot Beef Sandwich

An open-faced roast beef sandwich smothered in gravy.
42. Tennessee: Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

Crispy fried chicken coated in fiery seasoning and topped with slaw.
43. Texas: BBQ Brisket Sandwich

Slow-smoked brisket on a soft bun with sauce and pickles.
44. Utah: Pastrami Burger with Fry Sauce

Juicy beef, layers of pastrami, and Utah’s iconic fry sauce.
45. Vermont: The Vermonter

Turkey, cheddar, green apple, and maple mustard; fall in sandwich form.
46. Virginia: Sailor Sandwich

Hot pastrami, knockwurst, and Swiss cheese stacked on rye.
47. Washington: Banh Mi

Vietnamese baguette packed with pickled vegetables and seasoned pork.
48. West Virginia: Pepperoni Roll

Pepperoni baked into soft bread; portable, salty, and a bit greasy in the best way.
49. Wisconsin: Fish Fry Sandwich

Crispy fish, tartar sauce, and rye bread; Friday dinner, sandwich-style.
50. Wyoming: Bison Burger

Lean, flavorful bison on a toasted bun with classic fixings.