Dagwood Sandwich Recipe
American · Main course · 20 min total
A towering, overstuffed sandwich inspired by the comic strip character Dagwood Bumstead, loaded with multiple meats, cheeses, and fresh vegetables between slices of bread.
20
min prep
min prep
2
servings
servings
950
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 8 slices rye bread or sourdough
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 8 slices roast beef
- 8 slices turkey breast
- 8 slices ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 dill pickle, sliced lengthwise
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Lay out 4 slices of bread. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise and 1/2 tablespoon mustard on each slice.
- Layer on each sandwich: 2 slices roast beef, 2 slices turkey, 2 slices ham, then 2 slices Swiss and 2 slices cheddar.
- Top with shredded lettuce, tomato slices, red onion slices, and pickle slices. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place remaining 4 bread slices on top to close the sandwiches. Press down gently.
- Secure each sandwich with long toothpicks or skewers. Cut in half diagonally and serve.
Tips
- Use sturdy bread to hold the fillings; toast the bread lightly if desired.
- Customize with your favorite deli meats and cheeses.
- Serve with potato chips and a pickle spear on the side.
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