There’s a reason why everyone loves sandwiches. You can stack them, slice them, stuff them, toast them, dip them, grill them, fry them, or fill them. Sandwiches are perfect for a quick meal, easy to handle, require minimal clean-up and the creative options are endless. With so many meats, veggies, spreads, and popular cheeses that you can stuff between two slices of bread, sometimes it’s good to go back to the basics and remember why we fell in love with sandwiches in the first place. Here’s a list of the ultimate best sandwich recipes for your adult lunch box.

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Whether you call it a hoagie, a sub, or a hero, the Italian is the ultimate sandwich. You can’t beat layers of cured meats, salty cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and peppers all drizzled in an herby dressing in between soft bread. There’s a reason we call it a hero.

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Who says veggie sandwiches are boring? This stack is so packed with crunchy veggies, juicy pickles, and creamy cheese you won’t even miss the meat.

The Philly Cheesesteak is the ultimate meat lover sandwich. Tender bites of sirloin, sauteéd peppers and onions, and melted provolone cheese are all cooked up in one skillet and loaded on toasted hoagie rolls and then covered in more cheese, of course.

For flavor and texture, a Vietnamese banh mi is a top tier. Made with pork, pickled veggies, and cilantro on a crunchy baguette. These sandwiches are easy, delicious, and addictive.

Lobster rolls are the most expensive and delicious way to use a hot dog bun. Now you can get the Cap Cod classic sandwich at home using just six ingredients and two of those are just the bread and the lobster!

This might be the most flavorful grilled cheese sandwich ever. It’s made with three kinds of cheese, fresh spinach, and zesty sun-dried tomatoes for a major upgrade to the kid’s classic.

The tuna melt is a classic American sandwich. This recipe adds chopped cornichons and whole-grain mustard for a satisfying crunch and vinegary element with perfectly melted extra-sharp cheddar and golden bread for a homemade gourmet version of the diner dish.

This Monte Cristo Sandwich is sweet and savory comfort food at its best. French Toast meets a meaty grilled cheese sandwich in this classic French brunch indulgence.

Hearty, saucy vegan Buffalo Chickpea Sandwiches- the ultimate plant-based fast food hack. Simple ingredients and easy methods make this a perfect swap for Meatless Monday night dinner.

The patties tend to crisp up more on the outside than the middle. To make the middle crispier, make a finger-sized hole in the patty, similar to a donut, then batter and fry them as directed. This will help the middle get crunchy.

You can also crisp up the patties by frying them for 2 minutes on each side, then baking them at 350 F for about 20 minutes.

The simplest sandwiches are sometimes the best. You can’t mess up a meatball sub as long as it’s got super tender and tasty meatballs braised in a tomato-y sauce topped off with melty cheese in a toasty baguette.

One of the most quintessential Middle Eastern foods is the falafel sandwich. A warm pita bread stuffed with crispy hot falafel balls, surrounded by cool and crunchy diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions, and drenched with nutty tahini sauce. This version is better than any halal street carts or food truck you’ll find.

There only one way to make a real Cubano and that’s with soft, sweet Cuban bread, heaps of heavily seasoned pork roast and sliced ham alternating between layers of Swiss cheese and sour pickles cemented together with yellow mustard and a garlic butter schmear.

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This Turkey Day twist on the classic Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme is a sandwich to truly be thankful for. Plus once you master the art of the crunch wrap, you can stuff it with any fillings you choose.

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