25 Sandwich Hacks That Make Even Bagged Lunches Feel Like Expensive Cuisine
by N/A, 10 years ago |
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Subway ain't got sh*t on these sandwich hacks.
1. Instead of cutting all of the way through your baguette, only cut 3/4's of the way and its contents will remain intact:
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2. Make a ton of sandwiches in advance and freeze the extras. They'll be great for those mornings that you're running behind and forget to make lunch:
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And, they'll be all thawed out come lunchtime.
3. Wraps are basically sandwiches, too! Trouble rolling them? Not anymore:
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4. Tired of regular sandwiches? Try this easy Garlic bread and spaghetti sandwich:
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/sifts.spartzinc.com/images/fa41ccac750573d181eeb3f206b15aea.jpeg)
5. Say goodbye to deli meat problems forever:
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6. Make the most perfect breakfast sandwich by cooking your eggs/ingredients in a panini maker first:
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7. Never buy mayonnaise from the store again. Now you can make your own:
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/sifts.spartzinc.com/images/a1bfbc46ba60c78d53662d09e949702c.jpeg)
8. The easiest way to make BLT's:
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/sifts.spartzinc.com/images/f9d7b9ffa581b38d53d84ac0e9193a3e.jpeg)
9. Does someone tend to steal your lunch at work? Use this clever plastic bag to keep them away:
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/sifts.spartzinc.com/images/d7623d8da198dd0fb2192af85c65931d.jpeg)
10. Use a pizza cutter to remove your sandwich crusts:
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/sifts.spartzinc.com/images/69406e9642b083c1ea2c9d8b39855421.jpeg)
11. Grilled Cheese Sandwich (College Style):
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/sifts.spartzinc.com/images/d2768ebfb3f8da91d8a1ab5e49f20eb3.jpeg)
Wrap your sandwich in foil and put your iron on the "silk" setting for 2 minutes on each side.
12. Have the world's cheesiest grilled cheese sandwich was sprinkling cheese on the outside before grilling it:
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13. Make a ton of grilled cheese sandwiches at once this way:
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Preheat your oven with 2 baking sheets inside. Once they're hot, put your sandwiches between the two and voila!
14. PB & J 2.0:
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/sifts.spartzinc.com/images/031d00505bf5bbdd93a7f8a46b6bb5d1.jpeg)
Ingredients include: strawberry jelly, honey, marshmallow fluff, peanut butter, and Nutella.
15. Make a breakfast sandwich using waffles instead of bread:
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/sifts.spartzinc.com/images/0e4f4d06588e4e9365393b45cbf3e065.jpeg)
16. Weaving your bacon will make your BLT's even more enjoyable than they already are:
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/sifts.spartzinc.com/images/e62001fd3af7d0b9bd04a6482f741caf.jpeg)
17. Make even more legit PB & J sandwiches by grilling them:
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/sifts.spartzinc.com/images/0af259bffb86ab016bc1c34d088f769b.jpeg)
YUMMMMM!
18. Lower the sogginess of your sandwich by resting you tomato slices on a paper towel during preparation:
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19. Keep your bread from losing its shape by turning it upside down before cutting:
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20. Prevent having soggy sandwiches by taking your condiments to go with these nifty containers:
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/sifts.spartzinc.com/images/b8ea6d2fb4a4386f3b8319a738df1fd9.jpeg)
21. Pastry blenders are great for making egg salad:
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/sifts.spartzinc.com/images/7eb9112ec1fe9e2be21e2bade7565886.jpeg)
22. If you're feeling like a risky meal, turn your toaster on it's side to make your grilled cheese sandwiches:
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No guarantee that it won't make a slight mess, though.
23. Instead of putting your condiments directly on the bread, add it between the meats so you don't end up with soggy bread:
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24. Warming tortillas before adding ingredients helps them be more pliable during food prep. Just give them 10 seconds in the microwave or 10 second on each side in a skillet:
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25. Create perfect egg rounds to fit on your biscuits by using canning rings:
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Do not show me this again