28 Super Sandwiches for Game Day, From Meatball Subs to Eggplant Parm and Barbecue Is it really Super Bowl Sunday without a standout sandwich? By Michelle Darrisaw Michelle Darrisaw Michelle Darrisaw is a developmental editor for People. She holds a master's degree in Journalism and has over 10 years of experience writing, editing, and fact-checking for publications like Oprah Daily, Southern Living, Cooking Light, The Spruce, MyRecipes.com, and Tidal. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines and Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content creation, recipe development, and pastry production. She's obsessed with the fine details and ingredients that take dishes from tasty to outright otherworldly. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 30, 2026 Add Us On SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Credit: Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Melissa Gray / Prop Styling by Shell Royster Skip the party sub on Super Bowl Sunday and make a platter of incredible, irresistible sandwiches instead. From favorites like the club sandwich, Reuben, Philly cheesesteak, and eggplant Parmesan to fun riffs on classics such as French onion grilled cheese, barbecue jackfruit, and beef bulgogi sloppy joes, we have delicious recipes for every style of sandwich. Try saucy meatball subs, a spicy banh mi-po'boy mash-up, and more fresh, meaty, stacked, layered, and delightfully messy Super Bowl sandwiches for game day. Keep all of your recipes at your fingertips. With the MyRecipes app you can easily save and organize your favorites from anywhere, including Instagram and TikTok, in one convenient place. Get the free app. 01 of 28 Chopped Cheese Food & Wine / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Prop Styling by Christina Daley / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall Sazón-seasoned ground beef is blanketed in melted American cheese and piled onto toasted hoagie rolls slathered in mayo and ketchup, then topped with lettuce and tomatoes for this New York City bodega classic. Get the Recipe Save 02 of 28 Crispy Shrimp Sandwich with Creamy Coleslaw Greg Dupree / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Thom Driver Inspired by the iconic sandwich from Big Oak Drive-In & Bar-B-Q in Salter Path, North Carolina, this satisfying sandwich is loaded with crispy pan-fried shrimp and a bright, creamy coleslaw. Each bite is balanced with a little tangy cocktail sauce and zippy hot sauce. Get the Recipe Save 03 of 28 Grilled Picanha Sandwich with Chimichurri Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Priscilla Montiel Also labeled "top sirloin cap," picanha is a tender, succulent cut of beef that's especially popular in Brazil and Portugal. Here, it's grilled, topped with chimichurri, and stacked inside toasted ciabatta with tomatoes and mashed avocado. Get the Recipe Save 04 of 28 Reuben Sandwich Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Tucker Vine Make the classic combination of tangy sauerkraut, juicy corned beef, Swiss cheese, and homemade Russian dressing that gets griddled until the bread is crisp and the cheese melts. Get the Recipe Save 05 of 28 Beer Brats Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle For maximum flavor, these sausages are simmered in lager before hitting the grill until charred and juicy. Use the same beer to cook down caraway onions until soft and caramelized, then pile them over the finished brats on pretzel buns. Get the Recipe Save 06 of 28 Emeril's Muffuletta Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless Emeril Lagasse pulls out all the stops for this New Orleans classic, layering three types of cold cuts with mozzarella, provolone, and a briny olive salad made with capers and giardiniera onto soft Italian bread. Cut it into wedges to serve eight. Get the Recipe Save 07 of 28 French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Brie Goldman / Food Styling by Annie Probst / Prop Styling by Addelyn Evans Former F&W editor Grace Parisi reinvented the classic grilled cheese sandwich with this version, which emulates the gooey, cheesy top of a bowl of French onion soup. Give yourself time to cook the onions slowly: Caramelized onions take almost an hour to achieve their sweet flavor and melty texture, but are well worth the wait. Get the Recipe Save 08 of 28 Club Sandwich Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Debbie Wee This classic triple-decker stacks toasted bread with roast turkey (or chicken), crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and a mayo-Dijon spread. Consider adding little red onion or fresh basil leaves for extra zip and freshness. Get the Recipe Save 09 of 28 Italian Beef Sandwiches Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Melissa Gray / Prop Styling by Shell Royster An Italian-American staple in Chicago, these roast beef sandwiches are complete with homemade jus and giardiniera — pickled vegetables marinated in oil, vinegar, peppercorns, and seasoning. Top with roasted sweet peppers to add color and an extra layer of flavor. Get the Recipe Save 10 of 28 Super-Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwiches Eric Wolfinger With a little preparation, treat yourself to this fried Southern delicacy on Super Bowl Sunday. Because the pickle brine mixture is what really adds piquancy to the chicken thighs, give yourself time to let the ingredients marinate overnight before the big game. Get the Recipe Save 11 of 28 Ground Beef Bulgogi Sloppy Joes with Fiery Napa Slaw Christopher Testani / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Messy? Yes. However, when it comes to whipping up crowd-pleasing sandwiches, these sloppy joes packed with Korean barbecue flavor and a hint of gochujang are a must — just keep the napkins or wet wipes handy. Get the Recipe Save 12 of 28 Cubano Sandwiches Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Barrett Washburne Hearty and sturdy, this melty griddled sandwich sticks to tradition with its mojo-marinated roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. Cookbook author and food writer Anya von Bremzen also tucks in a few slices of salami for good measure. Get the Recipe Save 13 of 28 Eggplant Parmesan Sandwiches Food & Wine / Photo by Stacy Allen / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Tucker Vines It's hard to beat this vegetarian delight: The oven-fried eggplant is breaded in a mix of panko and Parmesan to form a crispy frico-like crust as it bakes. Get the Recipe Save 14 of 28 Philadelphia Roast Pork Sandwiches Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Ali Ramee / Prop Styling by Christina Brockman Our approach to Philly-style roast pork sandwiches is simple: Cook the pork low and slow and sauté the broccoli rabe before assembling both between seeded sandwich rolls. Mind the mayo spread and layer the bottom with provolone cheese to avoid a soggy bite. Get the Recipe Save 15 of 28 Barbecue Jackfruit Sandwiches with Cabbage Slaw Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Melissa Gray / Prop Styling by Heather Chadduck Hillegas Vegan guests? No problem. Swap pull-apart pork for shredded jackfruit drenched in a smoky, sweet sauce for a vegetarian sandwich that's both satisfying and mouthwatering. Don't skimp on the luscious slaw, pickled red onions, and dill pickle chips. Get the Recipe Save 16 of 28 The Oriole "Ham Sandoval" Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell This simple recipe features arugula, a punchy mustard-mayo combo, melted raclette cheese, poppy-citrus dressing, and shaved mortadella and country ham — all tucked between split and toasted baguettes. It comes together in 15 minutes, allowing plenty of time before kickoff. Get the Recipe Save 17 of 28 Patty Melt Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Get all the classic nostalgia of a burger and the fresh-off-the-griddle taste of a pressed sandwich in one meal. This version comes with rye bread, caramelized onions, mustard, and gooey Swiss cheese. Get the Recipe Save 18 of 28 Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Ali Ramee / Prop Styling by Christina Brockman Our version of the Philadelphia staple fills a hoagie roll with thinly sliced griddled steak, then drapes a generous helping of cheese sauce, bell peppers, and browned onions atop the tender meat. Get the Recipe Save 19 of 28 Slow Cooker Burnt Honey Barbecue Chicken Jen Causey Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are the ideal candidate for slow-and-low cooking. Here, they take a quick detour in a cast-iron skillet to toast the spices and develop a nice crust before mingling with a homemade barbecue sauce for the duration in your slow cooker. A finishing touch of caramelized honey gives the barbecue flavor extra depth. Get the Recipe Save 20 of 28 Ultimate Loaded Chili-Topped Hot Dogs Jen Causey The meaty, mildly sweet chili on these loaded dogs is balanced by the sharp bite of pickled jalapeños and the crunch of radishes and salty Corn Nuts. Feel free to make the chili ahead of time for quicker assembly on game day, when you can grill the hot dogs to order. Get the Recipe Save 21 of 28 Viet-Cajun Fried Catfish Po’boy Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle Chef Nini Nguyen's meld of salt, sweet, spice, and crisp is stacked with fried catfish in a fish sauce caramel and punchy tart pickles for a flavor-packed mashup of Cajun and Vietnamese cuisines. Get the Recipe Save 22 of 28 Lobster BLTs on Potato Rolls Greg DuPree / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer It's true: Bacon does make everything better, even lobster. Pillowy-soft potato buns are the perfect vehicle for sweet lobster meat, crispy bacon, tender butter lettuce, and thick tomato slices. Get the Recipe Save 23 of 28 Pickle Chicken Caesar Wraps Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle Add shredded chicken and tangy pickles to a classic Caesar salad, then wrap it all up in a burrito-sized tortilla for an easy, portable game-day snack that requires no utensils. Get the Recipe Save 24 of 28 Vada Pav (Potato Fritter Sandwich) Rachel Vanni / Food Styling by Judy Haubert From chef Maneet Chauhan, this recipe for Mumbai’s beloved vada pav serves up spiced mashed-potato fritters dipped in chickpea batter and deep-fried, then tucked into butter-toasted buns with bright green chutney, coconut chutney, and optional pan-fried serrano chiles. Get the Recipe Save 25 of 28 Crab Salad Sandwich Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Christine Keely Load toasted sourdough rolls with fresh crab salad tossed in a mayonnaise-based dressing and chopped celery. Get the Recipe Save 26 of 28 Bikini Hemingway Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Christina Daley In Barcelona, a “bikini” is a pressed ham-and-cheese sandwich. At Ernesto’s in New York City, chef Ryan Bartlow’s Bikini Hemingway swaps in poached shrimp and Txistorra sausage, topped with Mahón cheese and a drizzle of honey for a sweet-savory twist. Get the Recipe Save 27 of 28 Meatball and Provolone Subs John Kernick You'll be the MVP of the party when you serve these perfectly constructed meatball subs. Here, savory pork-and-beef meatballs covered in homemade marinara sauce sit on soft hero rolls with melted provolone cheese on top. Get the Recipe Save 28 of 28 Italian Grinders with Garlic Aioli Andrew Thomas Lee This Italian grinder piles mortadella, Genoa salami, prosciutto cotto, and provolone onto warm hoagie rolls with chopped hot cherry peppers, tomatoes, oregano, and a mound of shredded iceberg. It’s finished with a rich homemade garlic aioli plus a drizzle of red wine vinegar and olive oil for deli-style deliciousness. Get the Recipe Save Explore more: Food Holidays & Occasions Super Bowl Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit