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23 Hot Sandwiches You Need to Make to Get Through Winter

For those days when all you want is a sandwich stuffed with fixin's and toasted or grilled to hot, melty perfection.
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Christina Holmes

Sometimes all you want on a frigid winter day is a sandwich stuffed with fixin's and toasted or grilled to hot, melty perfection. Beware: There's a lot of cheese ahead.

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    1/23

    BA’s Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    Looking to majorly upgrade the classic grilled cheese sandwich? The combined power of mayonnaise and butter is calling.

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    Alex Lau
    2/23

    Tuna Melt with Homemade Pickles

    In search of a classic tuna melt? This one, from Palace Diner in Biddeford, Maine, is the best we’ve tried. The diner makes its own pickles, but of course you can start with store-bought.

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    Christopher Testani
    3/23

    The BA Patty Melt

    You may ask yourself, Does this sandwich really need mayonnaise? The answer is yes. A swipe of mayo, not butter, on the bread encourages that gorgeous exterior.

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    4/23

    Smoked Brisket Tortas

    Creamy refried beans, iceberg slaw, and a slice of provolone provide the perfect backdrop for the tender, smoked brisket.

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    Christina Holmes
    7/23

    Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

    If you're making hot sandwiches for a crowd, you will never go wrong with grilled cheese. Set out various cheeses, breads, and fixings, then pop sandwiches on a baking sheet and cook in the oven.

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    Zach DeSart
    8/23

    Fried Chicken Biscuits

    Fried chicken on a hot buttered biscuit—what’s not to like?

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    Zach DeSart
    9/23

    Cuban Sandwich with Zucchini Pickles

    Sonoma, California's Park 121 makes its own zucchini pickles for these messy (in a good way) sandwiches; substitute with thinly sliced dill or bread-and-butter pickles if you like.

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    Marcus Nilsson
    10/23

    Forager Sandwich

    At High Street on Market in Philadelphia, chef Eli Kulp's hearty vegetarian breakfast sandwich delivers balanced doses of acid and texture with its mix of marinated king trumpet mushrooms, soft eggs, melted cheese, and a buttery toasted roll.

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    Danny Kim
    13/23

    Cranberry Grilled Cheese

    Chopped fresh cranberries lend a tart twist to the crisp, comfort-food classic.

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    Christina Holmes
    14/23

    Arepas

    Easy arepas come together quickly and, when split in half, are the perfect vehicle for shredded cooked chicken or pork, stewed black beans with cheese and lime, or corn salad with onion and fresh herbs.

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As the senior food editor at Bon Appétit, Christina spends her days in the BA Test Kitchen dreaming up recipes for home cooks (Chocolate-Matcha Butter Mochi Cake and Green Curry Lentil Soup are favorites). She also oversees the brand’s digital recipe content, working with freelancers and test kitchen staff to ... Read More
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