Make the Sarmie of your Dreams – 22 Seriously Good Sandwich Recipes
Whether you call it a sarmie, a sando or a butty, you can’t deny that world is run by sandwiches. They’re quick to make, filling and, let’s be honest – satisfyingly tasty. Not to mention, they’re super versatile with customisable fillings and can be closed, open faced, a triple decker or simply served straight up. There really is nothing the ol’ sandwich can’t do! If you’re tired of your regular fix, these sandwich recipes are all the inspiration you need.
Life-changing Sandwich Recipes
CHARRED TOMATO AND LEMON COTTAGE CHEESE TARTINES
We love a simple yet tasty snack, and these yummy tartines are an absolute delight to eat.
Charred Tomato & Lemon Cottage Cheese Tartines Recipe
VEGAN HOT AND SPICY BURGER JAFFLES WITH CORIANDER SAUCE
This sandwich recipe is everything you love about jaffles and then some…
Vegan Hot & Spicy Burger Jaffles with Coriander Sauce Recipe
Mozzarella & Chakalaka Braaibroodjie
This wouldn’t be the ultimate sandwich round-up without including the beloved braaibroodjie. The chakalaka addition is a serious game-changer!
Mozzarella & Chakalaka Braaibroodjie Recipe
Pan Fried Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Bacon & Kimchi
You probably wouldn’t think to add kimchi to your grilled cheese, but once you try it, there’s no going back. Trust us!
Pan Fried Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Bacon & Kimchi Recipe
OVEN BAKED TRIPLE DECKER CROQUE MONSIEUR WITH FRENCH FRIES
This is no ordinary grilled cheese… sink your teeth into this triple-decker Eiffel Tower of Croque Monsieurs!
Oven Baked Triple Decker Croque Monsieur with French Fries Recipe
BÁHN MÌ INSPIRED HALLOUMI SANDWICH
A tasty vegetarian take on a Vietnamese street food staple, filled with two tasty halloumi patties and all the green goodness you could ask for.
Báhn Mì Inspired Halloumi Sandwich Recipe
Homemade Focaccia BLAT
A revamp of the classic BLT, with the addition of avo and homemade focaccia.
LEMON & ROCKET PESTO TARTINES WITH AVOCADO & ASPARAGUS
Ok, so technically, a sarmie should have two sides of bread, but we love this rocket pesto so much that we had to include it!
Lemon & Rocket Tartines Recipe
GREEN EGG SANDWICH WITH MATCHA MAYONNAISE
This matcha-infused mayo is out of this world, and will soon be your new favourite addition to sandwiches.
OPEN SANDWICH WITH GUAC, GOATS CHEESE, BEETS & POACHED EGG
This gourmet guacamole sandwich is perfect for any time of day – breakfast, lunch or dinner. This sandwich recipe is a winner!
Classic Sandwich Recipes
HOMEMADE CORNED BEEF REUBEN SANDWICH WITH RUSSIAN DRESSING
It’s like travelling to New York without leaving your kitchen. This Reuben sandwich recipe is top-notch, you’ll be recreating this one over and over again.
ULTIMATE ROAST TURKEY LEFTOVER SANDWICH
Turkey is an underrated sandwich filling. This sandwich is all about just dumping all the leftovers from the fridge between two perfectly toasted pieces of bread. Yum!
TURKEY CAESAR CLUB SANDWICH WITH BACON
A classic sandwich, but with turkey and bacon – how delicious?
BRAAIED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD TARTINE (OPEN SANDWICH)
Can you taste it? Perfectly cooked chicken on a bed of crisp lettuce, topped with caramelised onions and cheese. The perfect lunch for any day of the week.
MELANZANE SANDWICH
The roasted aubergine is rich and indulgent; combine with some feta and pesto, and you’ve got yourself a winning classic.
BEEF BRISKET ON RYE SANDWICH
If you happen to have some leftover beef brisket, then you have absolutely no excuse but to make this utterly decadent sandwich. A new favourite of yours, we guarantee it.
Cheesy Sandwiches
Cheesy Bobotie Jaffles
A South African classic, with the addition of gooey mozza cheese – absolutely divine!
Caprese-style Roosterkoek Sandwich
A local staple with a Mediterranean twist. This one hits all cheesy notes, from the mozzarella-infused dough to cheese filling – yum.
Caprese-style Roosterkoek Sandwich Recipe
PAN FRIED TOASTED CHEESE SANDWICH
Nothing – we repeat, nothing – beats a classic toasted cheese sandwich. Get creative and use more than one type of cheese, combine as many as three or four.
THE ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
Go big or go home! This sandwich is not for the faint-hearted.
MATURE CHEDDAR WITH TOMATO & ONION RELISH SOURDOUGH SARMIE
Mature cheddar and fresh rocket topped with tomato relish; this sandwich is great for when you’re on the go.
PROPER BACON & CHEESE TOASTED SANDWICHES
Bacon and cheese – a combo that has proven time and time again to be a winning recipe.
Proper Bacon & Cheese Toasted Sandwiches Recipe
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