Building the Perfect Sandwich

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[GET ACCESS FOR $1]( or [LOG IN]( [America's Test Kitchen: Notes from the Test Kitchen]( [America's Test Kitchen: Notes from the Test Kitchen]( [FIND RECIPES ›]( January 28, 2022 [A collection of recipes from this newsletter]( [A collection of recipes from this newsletter]( What’s New at ATK [Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Ranch Dressing]( Our Buffalo Cauliflower Is a Perfect Game-Day Recipe Crispy, crunchy, spicy finger food.[These buffalo cauliflower bites are everything you need for the big game. →]( Make Pretzels Worth Their Salt, No Boiling Required [Check out our trick for making perfect pretzels just by using your oven. →]( A Note From Our Test Cooks [Bacon, Lettuce, and Fried Green Tomato Sandwiches; Morgan Bolling's Headshot]( Building the Perfect Sandwich FROM Morgan Bolling, Deputy Food Editor, Cook’s Country Here at Cook’s Country we’ve spent lots of time debating whether a hot dog on a bun counts as a sandwich. I am not going to openly take sides on that debate, but however you feel, there are some key ways to up your sandwich (or hot dog) game. 1. Consider the bread. A lot of people go straight to sliced sandwich bread. And yes, that has a place, but it’s not always as perfect as soft, fluffy potato rolls or as bold as toasted rye bread. 2. Think about texture. Just meat and cheese on bread can be pretty one-note, but if you throw on some crispy fried onions, a creamy spread such as hummus, or some crunchy iceberg lettuce, you’re getting a new experience. 3. Use leftovers strategically. Did you cook a beef roast this past weekend? If you slice it thin, it will have more going on than store-bought roast beef. Some leftover Italian salad dressing? Cut a piece of baguette in half lengthwise and drizzle that salad dressing inside it before stuffing it with prosciutto, sliced mozzarella, and some tomatoes for a next-level sandwich. 4. Fresh herbs dress up a plain sandwich. If you’re making a turkey club, try it with some basil leaves. Making a ham and cheese? Throw on just a little minced tarragon (and maybe some mustard) to give it some elegance. If you need more inspiration, check out some of our favorite sandwich recipes. This [Turkey Picnic Sandwich with Sun-Dried Tomato Spread]( can survive some travel, staying fresh and tasty without falling apart. Our [Bacon, Lettuce, and Fried Green Tomato Sandwiches]( take “crunch factor” to a new level. Our [Tuna Melts]( hit maximum cheesy comfort with both American cheese for meltability and sharp cheddar for flavor. The recipes in this newsletter are free for two days Want access to every recipe, review, and video? [Get Access for $1](. 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