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A picnic basket filled with sandwiches and grapes.
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5 from 4 votes

Picnic Sandwiches

The best picnic sandwiches that are customizable, craveable and incredibly easy to make!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Julie Blanner

Ingredients

  • 13 ounces take and bake loaf French, Italian or your favorite bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened, unsalted
  • ½ pound deli meat ham, salami or turkey, thin sliced
  • ¼ pound havarti cheese or Monterey Jack, slices
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400℉.
  • Slice bread to size and in half, longways, and place on baking sheet. Bake bread 8-10 minutes or according to package directions.
  • Remove from oven and immediately add sliced cheese to each sandwich (to make it slightly melted).
  • Brush butter onto top of bread while it's warm and sprinkle with fresh cracked sea salt.
  • Add cheese, lunch meat and any additional toppings to the sandwich. Close the top and serve or wrap for a picnic lunch.

Notes

  • While these sandwiches don’t *need* condiments like mayo or mustard, you can certainly add them! To keep the bread from getting soggy, add condiments between the layers of meats, cheese or any lettuce, onions or tomato slices that you add.
  • Packaging these picnic sandwiches like your favorite sandwich shop adds an extra special touch. Wrap in parchment paper and tie with a ribbon for guests for a gorgeous presentation!
  • Look for take and bake bread in your grocer’s bakery department.

Storage Notes

  • Room Temperature - These picnic sandwiches can sit out safely at room temperature for up to two hours. After that, they must be refrigerated.
  • Refrigerator - Store them in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 1635mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 4mg