Perfect for picnics, for a quick and easy lunchtime snack or as part of a delicious afternoon tea, nothing beats the humble sandwich. If you’re growing tired of a bog-standard cheese or ham filling, perhaps it’s time to spice up your midday sandwiches and get a little creative with your lunch. Here are six of our favourite sandwich ideas from around the world.
The Croque Monsieur
The French croque monsieur adds a tasty twist to that standard cheese and ham sandwich. Instead of cheddar, choose gruyere cheese for your filling. Use some thick, lightly toasted bread and spread it with bechamel sauce and an extra handful of grated cheese on top. Pop your croque monsieur in the oven until it’s a lovely golden colour.
Choripán
Take a flavour trip to Argentina and try choripán. This tasty treat gets its delicious tang from the chorizo and chimichurri sauce filling. Add a variety of herbs and spices and serve your choripán on a toasted roll for an authentic taste of Argentina.
The Elvis Sandwich
Take a trip to the southern US with what was reportedly Elvis Presley’s favourite sandwich. You’ll want to pick white bread, toasting it lightly, and add some crispy bacon, peanut butter and banana. This is a rather daring combination, but why not give it a try?
Katsu Sando
Try this Japanese-style sandwich, which blends the taste of pork or chicken with breaded panko. These crispy, delicious sandwiches traditionally use a popular Japanese bread, crustless milk bread.
The BLT
The BLT is a Brit favourite, with the majority of Brits voting it their favourite sandwich in a poll. Crispy bacon, ripe tomato and lettuce on a thick slice make a delicious afternoon tea treat. Complement your BLT with an afternoon tea box delivery from an afternoon tea specialist such as www.afternoonteabox.com/.
Schnitzel Sandwich
This German-inspired sandwich will go down a treat for meat lovers. Packed with chicken breast, cooked and breaded with breadcrumbs, egg and parmesan cheese, along with a little salad, mayonnaise and chilli sauce, the Schnitzel is a real classic.
