Sandwiches are the perfect choice for Super Bowl viewing; in fact you could build your whole menu just from a few choices here. These are our favorite game-day sandwiches, including reubens, subs, hoagies, and all kinds of other regional favorites.
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RecipeBarbecue Tri-Tip French Dip Sandwich
Invented by French chef Phillipe Mathieu in sunny southern California in the early part of the 20th century, this sandwich gets the Adam Perry Lang treatment with the addition of smoky barbecued beef. -
RecipeCubano Sandwiches
Is it worth the effort to roast your own pork for these classic Miami ham-pork-cheese-and-pickle sandwiches? Absolutely. This Cuban-style roast, called lechon, is the real deal. Try serving these as finger sandwiches by slicing each sandwich into thirds. -
RecipeTangy Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with Pickled Onions, Apple, and Smoked Cheese
Inspired by Carolina-style barbecue, this sandwich gets plenty of zing from a spicy, vinegary sauce and quick-pickled red onions. Any leftover onions can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
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RecipePastrami-Kimchi Reuben
A Reuben is traditionally made with corned beef, which, like pastrami, is cured brisket. But because pastrami gets spiced and smoked, it packs way more flavor. At Wise Sons, they serve a classic rendition, but Beckerman and Bloom have also played with subbing kimchi for sauerkraut, which adds spicy flavor and crunch.
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RecipeRed-Eye Philadelphia Cheesesteak
It’s common to make a cheesesteak when you work around the Philly food scene, but Jonathan Adams’ version has a surprise feature: red-eye onions flavored with espresso and caramelized to deep, dark perfection. -
RecipeSpicy Italian Ham and Salami Sandwich
This “sitting sandwich” is great picnic fare because it only gets better as it sits. Pack it at the bottom of the basket so any weight on top will compress it, making it easier to eat. A mojo-like sauce made with fresh lime juice, garlic, and lots of fresh oregano perks up the flavor of a classic Italian sub.
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RecipeBrunswick Pork Sammies
Made in an Instant Pot or other multicooker, these piled-high, slaw-topped pork sandwiches hit the spot and are easy to let guests assemble themselves. The pork is also great served on its own as a stew. -
RecipeVegetarian Reubens
You won’t miss the meat in these vegetarian sandwiches. Pastrami-spiced roasted mushrooms and garlicky spinach are layered with Emmentaler cheese, rye-flavored sauerkraut, and a creamy Greek yogurt Russian sauce for an unforgettable sandwich that even meat eaters will adore. -
RecipeSmoky Grilled Meatball Subs
The pork meatballs in these saucy sandwiches get a double dose of smoky flavor: first from smoked paprika and then from the grill. Sweet, fire-roasted chiles and grilled tomatoes form the base for a delicious sauce.
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RecipeCrispy Catfish Po Boys
Topped with creamy coleslaw and pickles, this rendition of the classic New Orleans sandwich makes a satisfying dinner.
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RecipeGrilled Italian Hero Sandwich
This recipe, excerpted from the cookbook Panini Express, does wonders for the familiar meaty hero sandwich just by pressing and grilling it. Warmed up, the deli ingredients just taste better. Of course, starting with the best-quality mortadellia, prosciutto, and provolone (look for versions imported from Italy) will also improve the quality of the sandwich. Don't skip the peperoncini and peppery arugula, which cut the richness of the meats and cheese. -
Recipe水牛鸡肉帕尼尼蓝奶酪和芹菜
Excerpted from the cookbook Panini Express, this sandwich is a tribute to Buffalo's favorite chicken wing recipe. If you don't have any leftover barbecued chicken, plain cooked chicken will do, especially when tossed with spicy barbecue sauce.
