Serious Eats' Most Popular Sandwich Recipes
Serious Eats lists its ten most-saved sandwich recipes, including classics such as Philly cheesesteaks, egg salad, and tuna melts.
Serious Eats has released a list of its ten most popular sandwich recipes, based on user saves in its MyRecipes collection tool. The recipes range from classic diner-style tuna melts to herby egg salad sandwiches.
The food site's collection highlights a variety of techniques and approaches to building a great sandwich. The roundup was published in October 2025.
Top Sandwich Picks
The most-saved recipe is for Philly Cheesesteaks. It calls for tender, well-marbled steak, sautéed onions, and melty provolone cheese on a soft but sturdy hoagie roll.
Egg salad is a recurring theme, with three distinct recipes featured. The Best Egg Salad Sandwich mixes crushed eggs with mayonnaise, lemon juice, scallions, and celery. An Open-Faced version is served on toasted crusty bread with extra-crisp bacon. A Herby Egg Salad Sandwich incorporates fresh dill, crème fraîche, and Dijon mustard for a light yet rich flavor.
Key Techniques
Several recipes emphasize specific techniques that define their success. For The Ultimate Smash Cheeseburger, the method involves cooking two 2-ounce patties instead of one 4-ounce patty to maximize crust formation. A slice of cheese is placed between the patties to retain moisture.
The Best Classic Chicken Salad Sandwich relies on a sous vide cooking method for the chicken. The chicken is cooked with lemon and herbs to keep it tender and flavorful before being combined with homemade mayonnaise.
For the vegetarian French Dip Sandwich, the technique involves cooking mushrooms in stages without overcrowding the skillet to ensure proper browning and rich flavor development. The recipe also advises partially toasting the rolls before adding the mushroom mixture to prevent sogginess.
Tuna Variations
The list includes three tuna-based sandwiches, each with a different dressing approach. The Labneh Tuna Salad substitutes thick labneh for mayonnaise, adding creaminess and tang. Generous amounts of fresh dill provide an herbaceous kick.
The Classic Mayo-Dressed Tuna Salad Sandwich is described as crunchy yet creamy. It mixes celery, quick-pickled red onion, fresh parsley, and canned tuna. A tiny amount of fish sauce or minced anchovy is noted as a secret ingredient for savory depth.
The Classic Diner-Style Tuna Melt is presented as a simple, convenient option. Its creamy and fluffy texture comes from the addition of panko breadcrumbs and extra mayonnaise. Serious Eats suggests most home cooks likely have the ingredients for this version on hand.
