Sandwiches can be as simple as meat and cheese between two slices of bread or as over-the-top as fried chicken, steak, homemade focaccia, and spicy sauces stacked into one towering meal. Reddit is full of home cooks sharing the sandwiches people made and they were proud enough to photograph, and some of them look straight out of a restaurant kitchen. These 20 photos show just how creative people can get with one of the easiest meals to customize.
Homemade Hot Chicken Sandwich With Spicy Sauce
This homemade hot chicken sandwich came stacked on a soft milk bun and finished with a spicy sauce made from mayo, pickle brine, chipotle Tabasco, cayenne, pepper, and smoked paprika. The chicken was inspired by Nashville hot chicken recipes, while the bun was based on Joshua Weissman’s burger bun recipe. Reddit user antici—-pation summed up the reaction simply, commenting, “Wow this looks delicious!”
Homemade Reuben Sandwiches
These homemade Reuben sandwiches were loaded with thick-sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing, all layered onto rye bread. The post also sparked plenty of debate over what makes a proper Reuben, from the dressing to the choice of meat. Reddit user Marionboy kept the praise simple, calling it “The king of sandwiches.”
Homemade Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
This homemade Nashville hot chicken sandwich used a thin-pounded chicken thigh marinated in buttermilk, dredged for an extra-craggy crust, fried, and then coated in a spicy mix heavy on cayenne. It was served on buttered Texas toast with iceberg lettuce, pickles, and comeback sauce. One Reddit user, ashlynnk, actually recreated the recipe and reported back, “A+ sandwich in my book.”
Bacon Spinach Avocado and Tomato Sandwich
This homemade sandwich piled crispy bacon, spinach, avocado, tomato, and goat cheese onto bread fried in a little butter for extra crunch. The creator said the bacon was baked while the spinach was lightly reduced, then everything was layered together once the bread was toasted. Reddit user berelentless1126 was impressed enough to say, “That looks amazing! You could make a lot with a food truck.”
Homemade Fried Chicken Sandwich
This homemade fried chicken sandwich featured chicken breast fried at 190 C until crispy outside and moist inside, then paired with slaw and mayo on a lightly toasted burger bun. The creator said they added Cajun seasoning to the flour and hot sauce to the buttermilk for extra flavor. Reddit user A-AronBalakay clearly approved, commenting, “Awesome stuff! What kind of bun? I’d eat this in like 4 bites.”
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Egg in a Hole Bacon and Cheese Sandwich
This homemade breakfast sandwich takes the classic egg in a hole idea and doubles down, with an egg cooked directly into each slice of buttery fried bread before bacon and cheese are layered between them. The creator said the bread is crisped first, then the eggs are added and gently flipped to keep the yolks soft and runny. Reddit user Backflip70 was impressed, commenting, “That looks soo good!!!”
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
This homemade spicy fried chicken sandwich put a Korean-inspired spin on Nashville hot chicken. The creator made a chili oil with gochugaru, then blended in apple cider vinegar, gochujang, soy sauce, and honey for the sauce. Even the soft sourdough potato buns were homemade. One Reddit commenter praised how restrained the toppings looked compared with messier versions, calling it “a well balanced sandwich with the perfect amount of ingredients.”
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup With Bacon and Grilled Cheese
This homemade comfort-food combo paired creamy tomato basil soup with a bacon and ghost pepper cheese sandwich. The poster said they sauteed onion and garlic in butter before making the soup, while the sandwich used seriously spicy ghost pepper cheese alongside thick applewood bacon. Reddit user taweno_boomer was immediately intrigued, commenting, “Ghost pepper cheese sandwich you say? Do tell more.”
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Pot Roast Sandwich With Gruyere, Swiss, and Brie
This homemade sandwich turned leftover pot roast into an over-the-top meal with Gruyere, Swiss, Brie, caramelized onions, and thick toasted bread, plus gravy or jus on the side for dipping. The creator said the onions were finished with brown sugar and a little balsamic, adding extra sweetness to all that rich cheese and beef. Reddit user BWRyan75 summed up the appeal simply, commenting, “This sounds freaking incredible.”
Homemade Brioche Breakfast Sandwich
This homemade breakfast sandwich layered eggs, bacon, chives, and a creamy spread between thick pieces of brioche, creating a rich mix of savory filling and slightly sweet bread. The brioche itself sparked plenty of discussion, but the finished sandwich clearly won people over. Reddit user aMayzC summed up the reaction with, “I need that and I need it now.”
Homemade Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich on Homemade Bun
This homemade Nashville hot chicken sandwich stacked a crispy fried chicken cutlet on a glossy homemade bun, then finished it with a rich spicy oil made from butter, duck fat, and plenty of cayenne. The poster also shared that the breading used flour, cornstarch, and spices, while the sandwich spread was a mayo-based mix with ketchup, Worcestershire, garlic, parsley, and pickles. Reddit user Jennyreviews1 was clearly impressed, commenting that “This whole thing looks like it tasted amazing!”
Homemade Ribeye Steak Sandwich
This homemade steak sandwich kept things simple but seriously hearty, with ribeye fried in butter alongside onions and garlic, then layered with sliced tomato, mayo, and Dijon mustard. The creator confirmed the steak was cooked in a cast-iron pan, and the combination clearly impressed plenty of commenters. Reddit user maxtoaj summed up the appeal by saying, “I would happily pay for one of these.”
Homemade Meatball Sandwich With Smoked Mozzarella
This homemade meatball sandwich used a family recipe with a mix of pork and beef, San Marzano tomatoes, and smoked mozzarella, all tucked into a lightly toasted Italian roll. The creator said they prefer the bread crisp on the outside but still a little soft in the middle, which makes the whole thing feel even more like an old-school sub shop favorite. Reddit user TrixyUkulele said the sandwich made them “nostalgic for all the great sub places in North Jersey.”
Homemade Focaccia Sandwich
This homemade focaccia sandwich was loaded with pesto mayo, crispy fried Parma ham, salami Milano, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and rocket, all tucked inside focaccia the poster had made for the first time. They called it possibly the best sandwich they had ever eaten, and Reddit user ghettobx was equally enthusiastic, commenting, “It literally looks like the best sandwich I’ve ever seen.”
Homemade Deli Sandwich With Potato Chips
This homemade deli sandwich was stacked with American cheese, hard salami, smoked turkey, bacon, ham, pickles, thinly sliced onion, shredded iceberg lettuce, spicy mustard, and plenty of mayo on seeded bread. The poster served it with Krunchers potato chips, making it look like a classic lunch counter plate. Reddit user adidashawarma called it “MY IDEAL” and said the photo made them crave a deli sandwich.
Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich With Coleslaw
This homemade sandwich piled smoky pulled pork onto a bun with cool coleslaw and habanero barbecue sauce for a mix of rich, tangy, and spicy flavors. The poster said the pork was made Texas-style with plenty of black pepper for a dark bark, while the sauce turned out to be Dinosaur Bar-B-Que’s Wango Tango habanero sauce. Reddit user wickededgelurker liked the combination despite not usually being a slaw fan, saying the pork, cool slaw, and habanero seemed like “a great flavor/sensation combination.”
Spicy Chicken Sandwich With Black Garlic Aioli
This homemade spicy chicken sandwich paired crispy chicken with black garlic aioli and homemade Japanese milk buns. The poster said the aioli was made with mayo, sriracha, black garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and lemon juice, while the buns followed Joshua Weissman’s milk bun recipe. Reddit user jewrassicpark immediately recognized the inspiration and commented, “A Joshua Weissman recipe if there ever was one! Looks great!!”
Homemade Spicy Chicken Sandwich
This homemade spicy chicken sandwich drew plenty of attention for its crisp coating and hefty, restaurant-style build. The post did not include a detailed recipe in the visible thread, but commenters were clearly impressed by how it turned out. Reddit user beevolution summed up the reaction with, “Nice! I can almost taste the picture. Great job!”
Homemade Breakfast Sandwiches
These homemade breakfast sandwiches went big on bacon, egg, and cheese, all piled onto soft buns for a seriously filling start to the day. Commenters even debated which of the two sandwiches they would choose, but both clearly had fans. Reddit user retiretobedlam summed up the enthusiasm by saying, “These sammies are killer.”
Homemade Flatiron Steak Sandwich
This homemade steak sandwich started with flatiron steak smoked until rare, chilled, and sliced thin before being layered onto toasted milk bread with provolone, charred onions, bell peppers, chiles, and a savory Russian-style dressing with diced pickles and jalapenos. Reddit user Jeanne23x was impressed enough to joke, “Sir, may I please have your sandwich’s hand in matrimony?”
