https://ourbestbites.com/category/recipes/course/main-dishes/burgers-sandwiches-wraps/ Tips, Tricks, and Tastes from Two Real-Life Kitchens Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:03:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://ourbestbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cropped-icon-300x300.png https://ourbestbites.com/category/recipes/course/main-dishes/burgers-sandwiches-wraps/ 32 32 https://ourbestbites.com/turkey-cranberry-melt/ https://ourbestbites.com/turkey-cranberry-melt/#comments Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:28:30 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=61653 This turkey cranberry melt is a quick little number you can make with leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, or any deli turkey! I’ve got sourdough bread spread with a flavorful sage-infused mayo, topped with roasted turkey, two types of cheese, and a smear of fresh cranberry sauce that adds sweetness and tang- all pan toasted until ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/turkey-cranberry-melt/feed/ 2 https://ourbestbites.com/crunch-wrap-supremes/ https://ourbestbites.com/crunch-wrap-supremes/#comments Wed, 09 Oct 2024 21:28:13 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=60502 My teens love any dinner that mimics some of their favorite fast foods. We love making my popular Beef and Bean Crunch Wraps so we took them up a notch by recreating the iconic supreme crunch wrap! My recipe packs as much filling as you can possibly squeeze in while still being able to close ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/crunch-wrap-supremes/feed/ 5 https://ourbestbites.com/turkey-pear-sandwich/ https://ourbestbites.com/turkey-pear-sandwich/#comments Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:16:28 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=50785 I’ve said it a million times and I’ll say it again, if I ever opened a restaurant (which I have no desire to ever, ever do- way too much work for me!) it would 100% be a sandwich and soup joint. I’ll never, ever tire of a great sandwich! Lately I’ve been keeping a plentiful ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/turkey-pear-sandwich/feed/ 1 https://ourbestbites.com/hot-italian-sandwiches/ https://ourbestbites.com/hot-italian-sandwiches/#comments Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:19:24 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=50442 Loaded hot sandwiches might seem like something you’d only find at a great restaurant and deli, but they’re super doable at home and one of my family’s favorite dinners! This sandwich is made on a long, toasted ciabatta baguette, spread with pesto and garlic mayo, and loaded with roasted turkey, salami, and pepperoni. Ingredient Notes ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/hot-italian-sandwiches/feed/ 9 https://ourbestbites.com/the-best-blt-sandwich/ https://ourbestbites.com/the-best-blt-sandwich/#comments Sat, 22 Jul 2023 22:01:11 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=49684 A couple of summers ago, this video took Instagram by storm. I’m still getting messages asking for the details of this killer sandwich! There’s a few things that make this BLT better than what you might be used to. One is the inside-out toasted bread hack that gives you a super soft exterior that doesn’t ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/the-best-blt-sandwich/feed/ 21 https://ourbestbites.com/chickpea-veggie-wraps-with-chimichurri-vinaigrette/ https://ourbestbites.com/chickpea-veggie-wraps-with-chimichurri-vinaigrette/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2022 18:43:44 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=47504 One of the best meals I had on vacation recently was from a food truck in Hanalei, on Kauai.  Normally I wouldn’t opt for a meatless veggie wrap, but with a little sign that said their beef was sold out for the day, I decided to try it, since I had already stood in line! ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/chickpea-veggie-wraps-with-chimichurri-vinaigrette/feed/ 4 https://ourbestbites.com/deli-style-corned-beef-sandwich/ https://ourbestbites.com/deli-style-corned-beef-sandwich/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2022 06:01:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2010/03/deli-style-corned-beef-sandwich/ A delicious deli-style sandwich which is perfect to make after you serve corned beef for dinner and have leftovers.  Use a good quality hearty bread from the bakery, which will both stand up to toasting, and also soak up the juices from the coleslaw.  This sandwich is loaded with both flavors and textures and perfect ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/deli-style-corned-beef-sandwich/feed/ 26 https://ourbestbites.com/creative-peanut-butter-and-jelly-sandwiches/ https://ourbestbites.com/creative-peanut-butter-and-jelly-sandwiches/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:22:41 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=46429 It’s back to school time, and at our house that means lots of peanut butter sandwiches!  Did you know PB&J sandwiches freeze really well?  I’ll often make a whole week’s worth and pop them in the freezer.  They can go right into lunch boxes still frozen and they’ll be perfect by lunch hour and keep ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/creative-peanut-butter-and-jelly-sandwiches/feed/ 2 https://ourbestbites.com/smash-burgers/ https://ourbestbites.com/smash-burgers/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:44:25 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=46174 Smash Burgers are a popular style of hamburger served at certain burger joints (like, surprise- the aptly named Smashburger, or our local favorite, Freddy’s.) They’re known for their signature thin patties that are literally “smashed” onto the grill, creating lacy caramelized edges and intense beefy flavor.  Smash burgers are incredibly easy to make at home ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/smash-burgers/feed/ 2 https://ourbestbites.com/spicy-turkey-lettuce-wraps/ https://ourbestbites.com/spicy-turkey-lettuce-wraps/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2020 06:01:13 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=11760 I had plans to do a new recipe today, but turns out the universe also had other plans. Guys, this is the never-ending summer and I don’t know how to function anymore when I have to actually do stuff. ???? So I wanted to share updates of one of my favorite recipes that is packed ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/spicy-turkey-lettuce-wraps/feed/ 47 https://ourbestbites.com/reuben-party-sub/ https://ourbestbites.com/reuben-party-sub/#comments Mon, 26 Aug 2019 03:25:02 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=41989 It seems like we’re getting to the point where just about everyone’s kids are heading back to school which is great/sad/happy/exhausting/all the things. If you’re like me, you think you’re going to have all this time and then bam, you’re very very tired and also suddenly busier than you ever anticipated and getting dinner on ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/reuben-party-sub/feed/ 7 https://ourbestbites.com/saucy-hot-dogs/ https://ourbestbites.com/saucy-hot-dogs/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2019 06:01:26 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=9678 Let’s get the elephant in the room out of the way–I’m Kate and could probably be classified as a foodie. And I like hot dogs. People are always surprised when I tell them I like hot dogs. It started when I was a teenager and people would be like, “Ew, you’re eating that??” And it’s true, ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/saucy-hot-dogs/feed/ 56 https://ourbestbites.com/samburgers/ https://ourbestbites.com/samburgers/#comments Mon, 06 May 2019 06:01:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2009/07/samburgers/ Everyone needs an awesome basic burger recipe in their back pocket, and this one is it. Ground beef is perfectly seasoned to make THE BEST grilled hamburgers! I love this recipe because it requires really basic ingredients that I usually have on hand. I actually discovered this recipe years and years ago, before I even ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/samburgers/feed/ 35 https://ourbestbites.com/large-batch-egg-breakfast-sandwiches/ https://ourbestbites.com/large-batch-egg-breakfast-sandwiches/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2019 06:01:48 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=40801 One of my family’s most favorite meals are breakfast sandwiches – basically Egg McMuffins.  We tend to keep all the necessary ingredients at our house at all times and we have these more often for dinner than we do for breakfast!  If you’ve ever tried to make a large quantity of breakfast sandwiches at once ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/large-batch-egg-breakfast-sandwiches/feed/ 6 https://ourbestbites.com/beef-and-cheese-crunch-wraps/ https://ourbestbites.com/beef-and-cheese-crunch-wraps/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2019 17:08:18 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=40594 In continuing my focus on easy weeknight dinners this month (you guys set my Sheet Pan Fajitas completely viral!)  I’m bringing you another one of our family favorites: Homemade Crunch Wraps!  If you’ve never heard of a crunch wrap, it was made famous by fast food, but so easy to whip up a more wholesome (and ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/beef-and-cheese-crunch-wraps/feed/ 17 https://ourbestbites.com/party-sub/ https://ourbestbites.com/party-sub/#comments Sat, 29 Dec 2018 11:00:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2009/06/party-sub/ This party sub is one of my favorite easy dinners as well as a great way to feed a crowd! You could even fake a 6′ sub by cutting off the ends of the french bread and assembling several of these onto one long sandwich board. Because it’s so simple, be sure and use the ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/party-sub/feed/ 15 https://ourbestbites.com/cream-cheese-veggie-toast-for-one/ https://ourbestbites.com/cream-cheese-veggie-toast-for-one/#comments Thu, 16 Aug 2018 11:49:19 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=38256 So. My kids are back in school. My house is clean. I kinda miss them and also kinda relish the alone time. But we’re back to my biggest struggle of the day: lunch. I’ve talked about this countless times, but my lunch is the hardest meal of the day for me. I wish there was a ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/cream-cheese-veggie-toast-for-one/feed/ 7 https://ourbestbites.com/teriyaki-chicken-salad-sandwiches/ https://ourbestbites.com/teriyaki-chicken-salad-sandwiches/#comments Fri, 08 Jun 2018 06:01:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2008/08/teriyaki-chicken-salad-sandwiches/ I’ve been making this recipe for Teriyaki Chicken Salad Sandwiches ever since my sister brought it to a bridal shower (I can’t say how long ago it was without feeling old, and I can’t say “a number of years ago” without sounding old, so we’ll just say “awhile back.”) One thing I love about it ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/teriyaki-chicken-salad-sandwiches/feed/ 67 https://ourbestbites.com/bratwursts-and-sauerkraut/ https://ourbestbites.com/bratwursts-and-sauerkraut/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2018 11:40:22 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=37177 I’ve talked a few times about my love for meats and sauerkraut (actually, for me, the meat is more like a sauerkraut delivery device since eating sauerkraut directly from the jar seems to be kind of socially unacceptable). We have this recipe for Sausage and Sauerkraut and this one for Crock Pot Pork Roast with Sauerkraut ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/bratwursts-and-sauerkraut/feed/ 8 https://ourbestbites.com/french-dip-sandwiches/ https://ourbestbites.com/french-dip-sandwiches/#comments Mon, 22 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2008/03/french-dip-sandwiches/ Classic French dip sandwiches were a staple in my house growing up. You slow-cook a beef roast all day long until it’s so tender that you can shred it with one hand and a fork. The real beauty is how simple the ingredients are and how easy it is; it comes together in a matter ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/french-dip-sandwiches/feed/ 174 https://ourbestbites.com/pizza-roll-sheet-pan-sandwiches/ https://ourbestbites.com/pizza-roll-sheet-pan-sandwiches/#comments Wed, 16 Aug 2017 06:01:52 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=34073 A few weeks ago I posted these Bacon Ranch Chicken Sliders and they were SO popular!  I use that same method with a lot of different variations and I figured if you liked those ones so much, you’ll probably like some of the others!  So today, we’re getting our pizza on.  These have all of ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/pizza-roll-sheet-pan-sandwiches/feed/ 14 https://ourbestbites.com/bacon-ranch-chicken-sliders/ https://ourbestbites.com/bacon-ranch-chicken-sliders/#comments Mon, 10 Jul 2017 06:01:02 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=33798 Bacon Ranch Chicken Sliders make a filling, fun, quick and easy meal.  Served warm with melted cheese, chicken, bacon, and a creamy ranch spread, pair these with a green salad for an easy dinner- or whip them up for a fun appetizer or game day snack!  I love the fun, relaxed attitude during the summer, ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/bacon-ranch-chicken-sliders/feed/ 35 https://ourbestbites.com/breakfast-sandwiches/ https://ourbestbites.com/breakfast-sandwiches/#comments Wed, 22 Mar 2017 04:09:04 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=32746 I have a deep and abiding love for breakfast sandwiches. I don’t know if it’s because we would always get them when I was a kid when something exciting was happening (like on the way to the airport for a vacation) or because when I was in college, getting a breakfast sandwich from McDonald’s on payday ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/breakfast-sandwiches/feed/ 45 https://ourbestbites.com/egg-salad-sandwich/ https://ourbestbites.com/egg-salad-sandwich/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2017 13:03:01 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=31992 Okay, you guys. This is such a simple recipe. Sara originally shared the directions and both of us have shared it a lot, especially during DietBets (by the way, we have another game starting next week–more about that soon, but head over here to check it out!) and over on our Fit Club Instagram. But. This ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/egg-salad-sandwich/feed/ 16 https://ourbestbites.com/hawaiian-ham-cheese-sliders-aka-party-sandwiches/ https://ourbestbites.com/hawaiian-ham-cheese-sliders-aka-party-sandwiches/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2016 04:46:59 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=30892 So you know how everywhere you look, there are Hawaiian Roll ham sandwiches, and people are like, “Ohhhhh my goooosh, these are amazing, where did this wonder come from?!” And the the whole time, I’m thinking, “I’ve been making these FOREVER. I thought EVERYONE made them. What else do people eat at parties???” So. I’m ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/hawaiian-ham-cheese-sliders-aka-party-sandwiches/feed/ 20 https://ourbestbites.com/how-to-make-the-perfect-grilled-cheese/ https://ourbestbites.com/how-to-make-the-perfect-grilled-cheese/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2015 03:08:01 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=26022 I never really had the grandparent experience. My mom’s parents both died in a car accident long before I was born and while I knew my dad’s parents, they were much older and my grandma had Alzheimer’s for most of the time I knew her. But I did have the most fantastic next-door neighbor. Her name ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/how-to-make-the-perfect-grilled-cheese/feed/ 67 https://ourbestbites.com/avocado-egg-salad/ https://ourbestbites.com/avocado-egg-salad/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2015 06:01:11 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=24024 Avocado toast is all the rage, and I’ll admit that while I don’t often ever document it via Instagram, I do eat it fairly frequently. If you’re not familiar with avocado toast, it’s basically a piece of toast with mashed avocado on it. I like to add a little lime juice, some salt and pepper, sometimes some ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/avocado-egg-salad/feed/ 13 https://ourbestbites.com/peachy-bacon-sandwich/ https://ourbestbites.com/peachy-bacon-sandwich/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2014 06:01:19 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=18628       You’ll notice here at Our Best Bites, our recipes sway with the seasons.  We love using what’s fresh and in-season to take advantage of the best flavors.  In most places around the country, peaches are in full swing.  They’re extra sweet and super juicy this time of year and people are constantly ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/peachy-bacon-sandwich/feed/ 23 https://ourbestbites.com/baked-creamy-chicken-taquitos/ https://ourbestbites.com/baked-creamy-chicken-taquitos/#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2014 06:01:00 +0000 http://obb.zee-studio.com/2009/04/baked-creamy-chicken-taquitos/ This Chicken Taquito recipe is one of the all-time most popular recipes on Our Best Bites. They can be made in a variety of sizes and on any type of tortilla you like (more details below) and also work great as a freezer meal! These are a go-to for me when taking a meal to ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/baked-creamy-chicken-taquitos/feed/ 404 https://ourbestbites.com/open-faced-avocado-blt-with-egg/ https://ourbestbites.com/open-faced-avocado-blt-with-egg/#comments Fri, 07 Mar 2014 07:01:00 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=16514 Last week on The Scoop I wrote about exercise and shared a little bit of my personal weight-loss experience.  I was overwhelmed by the response that little post received and the huge amount of interest in follow-up questions.  One of the themes that ran strong across the board was that there are a lot of ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/open-faced-avocado-blt-with-egg/feed/ 31 https://ourbestbites.com/reuben-pigs-in-a-blanket/ https://ourbestbites.com/reuben-pigs-in-a-blanket/#comments Mon, 27 Jan 2014 07:01:13 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=15886   So long before I was born, my parents moved to Germany for a year with my brother and sisters. It was one of those magical times in my family’s history where they talk about all the amazing memories they made and I kind of squirm uncomfortably, not sure if I should remind them that ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/reuben-pigs-in-a-blanket/feed/ 9 https://ourbestbites.com/apple-cinnamon-grilled-cheese-sandwiches/ https://ourbestbites.com/apple-cinnamon-grilled-cheese-sandwiches/#comments Mon, 23 Sep 2013 06:01:49 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=13790 When I was a little girl, one of our regular breakfast meals was “Cheese Toast.”  It was an open-faced toasted bread slice, with melted cheddar cheese on top and drenched drizzled with maple syrup.  My Mom would cut it up into little squares and I’d sop the bread around wiping up all the syrupy drips.  I ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/apple-cinnamon-grilled-cheese-sandwiches/feed/ 38 https://ourbestbites.com/hawaiian-sloppy-joeschannelkraft/ https://ourbestbites.com/hawaiian-sloppy-joeschannelkraft/#comments Fri, 20 Sep 2013 06:01:35 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=13985 I have only the fondest memories of sloppy joes served up at childhood birthday parties, Halloween carnivals, and even the elementary school cafeteria. No, I’m not kidding. Yes, I do remember all the other kids moaning and groaning about their sloppy joes and how freaking excited I was that it was sloppy joe day. I ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/hawaiian-sloppy-joeschannelkraft/feed/ 30 https://ourbestbites.com/kalua-pork-sliders-with-pineapple-mango-slaw/ https://ourbestbites.com/kalua-pork-sliders-with-pineapple-mango-slaw/#comments Mon, 19 Aug 2013 06:01:16 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=14130 As you probably know, Kate and I both went on Hawaiian vacations this summer (you can see a little of Kate’s here, and a little of mine, here.)  I think that has contributed to us both having tropical food on the brain lately.  Kate posted her Kalua Pork last week and I’m not kidding; it’s ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/kalua-pork-sliders-with-pineapple-mango-slaw/feed/ 27 https://ourbestbites.com/meatball-subs/ https://ourbestbites.com/meatball-subs/#comments Fri, 19 Jul 2013 06:01:58 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=13503 First of all, we need to announce the winner of the Plum Organics iPad Mini giveaway! The winner is #333, Brittany, who said, “I love tight hugs from my toddler. Her chubby, soft little arms are the best part of my day!” Congrats, Brittany–we’ve sent you an email, so please get back to us ASAP! ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/meatball-subs/feed/ 25 https://ourbestbites.com/italian-chicken-hoagies-with-roasted-red-pepper-sauce/ https://ourbestbites.com/italian-chicken-hoagies-with-roasted-red-pepper-sauce/#comments Fri, 31 May 2013 12:55:56 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=12830 https://ourbestbites.com/italian-chicken-hoagies-with-roasted-red-pepper-sauce/feed/ 28 https://ourbestbites.com/black-bean-and-mango-quesadillas/ https://ourbestbites.com/black-bean-and-mango-quesadillas/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:01:51 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=12434 A few weeks ago some friends invited us over for dinner and they made these carnitas. I love sweet fruity stuff with Latin style pork so I brought some mango salsa to go with them.  We ate to our heart’s content and then afterwards we had a bonfire and came up with the most amazing ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/black-bean-and-mango-quesadillas/feed/ 36 https://ourbestbites.com/grilled-pizza-sandwich/ https://ourbestbites.com/grilled-pizza-sandwich/#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2013 03:01:29 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=11467 A lot of my family’s favorite recipes are born out of necessity, when I’m simply forced to pull something together from whatever I can scavenge in the fridge and pantry when groceries are running low.  And many of the very best recipes are most simple ones!  I made homemade pizzas for my kids last week ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/grilled-pizza-sandwich/feed/ 40 https://ourbestbites.com/fresh-spring-rolls-lettuce-wraps/ https://ourbestbites.com/fresh-spring-rolls-lettuce-wraps/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:01:13 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=11033   Yes, I do realize that the Super Bowl is this weekend. I also realize that this isn’t really your typical Super Bowl fare. Although it could be–I mean, what’s not to like? Avocado? Good. Cilantro? Good? Jam? Good. Kidding about the jam, 5 million dollars if you catch reference. Also kidding about the 5 million ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/fresh-spring-rolls-lettuce-wraps/feed/ 39 https://ourbestbites.com/bruschetta-chicken-pesto-wraps/ https://ourbestbites.com/bruschetta-chicken-pesto-wraps/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2013 07:01:50 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=10640 Another year over, folks. And another January full of good intentions.  Does anyone else feel like they’ve been on a caloric free-for-all over the past couple of weeks, or months?  Don’t answer that unless your answer is yes, in which case- answer that and make me feel better.  My life has been upside-down crazy for ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/bruschetta-chicken-pesto-wraps/feed/ 47 https://ourbestbites.com/mar-a-lago-turkey-burgers/ https://ourbestbites.com/mar-a-lago-turkey-burgers/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:00:16 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=3804 These unique turkey burgers are based on the recipe shared from the executive chef at the Mar-a-Lago Resort in Florida.  Oprah once listed them as one of her favorite things from Donald Trump’s famous resort restaurant and shared the recipe.  They’ve become a family favorite for us.  Don’t be scared by a unique ingredient in ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/mar-a-lago-turkey-burgers/feed/ 69 https://ourbestbites.com/pepperoncini-beef-sandwiches/ https://ourbestbites.com/pepperoncini-beef-sandwiches/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:07:17 +0000 https://ourbestbites.com/?p=3143 So is anyone else finding themselves in the throes of summer craziness? Between May 30 and June 18, I will be home for exactly 3 days. And not even full days. Parts of days. Most of which involve lots of laundry and re-packing. My family and I are heading to Seattle this morning for a ...]]> https://ourbestbites.com/pepperoncini-beef-sandwiches/feed/ 136