Ditch The Classic PB & J For…
We’ve all been guilty of bringing a meek little ham and cheese or peanut butter and jelly sandwich to work in a brown paper bag. More like a “sad” wich, am I right? As all of your coworkers are going out for lunch or unpacking the leftovers of their gourmet meal the night before, you just sit at your desk, disappointed in your boring attempt at a lunch.
The good thing is, there are sandwiches that even a culinary academy graduate would be proud to make. Try some of these exciting sandwiches that’ll have your coworkers asking what new deli you got it from.
Instead of a grilled cheese…
Trying to choose between a grilled cheese and macaroni and cheese? You don’t have to! How about replacing the slices of cheese with noodles covered in cheese? This mac and grilled cheese with bacon from the Food Network takes cheesy delight to a whole new level.
Instead of a peanut butter and jelly…
This crunchy fried PB and J from the Food Network uses raspberry preserves and banana instead of jelly, with potato chips and chunky peanut butter added for a bit of crunch. While this would be delicious on its own, chef Jeff Mauro takes it up a notch and fries the bread with egg and cinnamon cereal in a skillet, French toast-style.
Instead of a ham and cheese…
This French ham and cheese from Real Simple classes the classic sandwich up. Using cornichons, dijon mustard, tarragon, pepper and Comte cheese really livens up a sandwich that you’ve probably been eating regularly since the second grade.
Instead of a turkey sandwich…
Why have a plain turkey sandwich when you can have Thanksgiving any day of the year? This festive sandwich from Men’s Health uses turkey, cranberry sauce, cream cheese to create the tastes of our favorite holiday on a sandwich. The magazine suggests adding turkey or avocado, too, because they’d really complement the other flavors, even if they’re not on your typical Thanksgiving plate.
Instead of a BLT…
Use some olive oil, basil pesto, mozzarella and tomato to create this grilled caprese sandwich from Closet Cooking. Mozzarella melts really well, so why isn’t it grilled in sandwiches more often? Even if you don’t have access to a toaster oven at work, this would also work as a cold sandwich.
Instead of a tuna salad sandwich…
If you have some time before work, fry up some balls of tuna for this tuna ball po’boy from Closet Cooking. If you like something spicy, pile on some Creole seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. Or for something a little more mild like your run of the mill tuna sandwich, use some relish and green onions.
Instead of a roast beef sandwich…
Try a Philly cheesesteak, like this Cooking Channel recipe, with smoked Gruyere cheese. This is a great dinner sandwich, and you can bring the leftovers for lunch, too. While it tastes best warm with melted cheese, it can also be served as a cold sandwich.
