The Dagwood Sandwich
A towering stack of deli meats, cheeses, and crisp vegetables between layers of bread.
Dietary
Nut free
Allergens
Dairy, Wheat, Red meat
This oversized multi-layer sandwich piles together several meats, cheeses, and fresh vegetables for a hearty, no-cook lunch or dinner. Built on three slices of bread with two generous filling layers, it suits big appetites and makes a fun centerpiece for casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 6 slices white or wheat sandwich bread
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 4 ounces sliced deli ham
- 4 ounces sliced deli turkey
- 4 ounces sliced salami
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 slices ripe tomato
- 4 leaves iceberg lettuce
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 8 slices dill pickle, sliced lengthwise
- 4 frilled toothpicks or skewers
Method
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Lay out the 6 slices of bread. Spread mayonnaise evenly on one side of each slice, then spread mustard over 2 of the slices.
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On the first slice of bread, layer the ham and 2 slices of Swiss cheese.
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Top with lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and a few onion rings, then place a second slice of bread on top, mayonnaise side down.
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On this second slice, layer the turkey, salami, and American cheese.
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Top with pickle slices and the remaining onion, then place the third slice of bread on top, mustard side down.
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Press down gently on the sandwich to compact the layers, then secure each half with a frilled toothpick.
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Slice the sandwich in half diagonally with a sharp serrated knife and serve immediately.
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The Dagwood Sandwich
This oversized multi-layer sandwich piles together several meats, cheeses, and fresh vegetables for a hearty, no-cook lunch or dinner. Built on three slices of bread with two generous filling layers, it suits big appetites and makes a fun centerpiece for casual gatherings.
15 min 2 servings 780 cal
Ingredients
- 6 slices white or wheat sandwich bread
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 4 ounces sliced deli ham
- 4 ounces sliced deli turkey
- 4 ounces sliced salami
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 slices ripe tomato
- 4 leaves iceberg lettuce
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 8 slices dill pickle, sliced lengthwise
- 4 frilled toothpicks or skewers

Method
- 1
Lay out the 6 slices of bread. Spread mayonnaise evenly on one side of each slice, then spread mustard over 2 of the slices.
- 2
On the first slice of bread, layer the ham and 2 slices of Swiss cheese.
- 3
Top with lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and a few onion rings, then place a second slice of bread on top, mayonnaise side down.
- 4
On this second slice, layer the turkey, salami, and American cheese.
- 5
Top with pickle slices and the remaining onion, then place the third slice of bread on top, mustard side down.
- 6
Press down gently on the sandwich to compact the layers, then secure each half with a frilled toothpick.
- 7
Slice the sandwich in half diagonally with a sharp serrated knife and serve immediately.
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