Chicken Sandwiches with Ham and BBQ Sauce

These Chicken Ham and BBQ sandwiches are great for a busy weeknight or when you want a really good satisfying lunch. The chicken patties are crispy and layered with cheese, ham and topped with your favorite bbq sauce then nestled between soft hamburger buns.

I used frozen chicken patties and cooked them in the air fryer so they cooked up nice and crispy, not to mention it saves a lot of time. I prefer heating them in the air fryer because it takes less time than in the oven. I did a post on heating frozen chicken patties in the air fryer a few years back. You can find it here: Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Patties. You can heat them in the oven if you prefer. I also used oven roasted deli ham. You can choose your favorite variety of ham as well as the BBQ sauce; use your favorite kind that comes in a bottle or a nice homemade one. Let’s not forget the cheese shall we. I used a cheddar blend but there are other blends that would taste great as well, such as fontina and mozzarella. In fact, I would love to try that blend the next time I make these sandwiches. After all of these mouth watering ingredients are put together, the sandwiches are heated in the oven so the cheese melts and all of the flavors start to mingle. It’s definitely a sandwich worth trying.

Here’s What You Need To Make Your Own:

*frozen chicken patties

*shredded cheddar cheese

*deli ham slices

*BBQ sauce

*hamburger buns

Heat the chicken patties according to package directions.

If you prefer using the air fryer, you can go here for directions: Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Patties.

Preheat the oven to 400°

When the chicken patties are done, place them on the bottom half of the hamburger bun.

Next, sprinkle on the cheese.

Then layer two slices of the ham over the cheese.

Spoon some of the BBQ sauce over the ham.

Top with the other half of the bun and place on a baking sheet. Heat for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Serve with chips, fries or veggies.

Enjoy!

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Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

Original Date: June 22, 2021 Revised Date: April 1, 2023

Get ready to wrap your taste buds around one hearty, flavorful sandwich. This chicken parmesan sandwich has tender, crispy chicken smothered with marinara sauce and topped with not only one kind of cheese, but three (yes, I said three). All loaded between two buttery, lightly toasted buns. It’s indulgent, and definitely meant for a cheat day. We all have to treat ourselves at times don’t we?

This sandwich turns one of the ultimate comforting dinners into something a bit more handy so you can enjoy it on game day, for a quick indulgent lunch or dinner, or if your just hanging out with family and friends. The chicken is breaded and pan fried to get that nice crispy coating, but the chicken is still tender and juicy on the inside. You can use your favorite jar of marinara sauce (that can be our secret) or your favorite homemade recipe. Then there is the cheese. Mozzarella, Colby Jack and Parmesan cheese. They come together into one melty (even better than melted), gooey cheese lovers paradise. It’s all nestled together between two buttery buns. I prefer a soft bun, like a seeded hamburger roll, but you can use any kind that you prefer. After all, this is your sandwich and you want whatever will make those taste buds swoon with delight.

So here’s what you need to make your own:

*sturdy hamburger buns

*2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut in half (this will make 4 servings)

*3/4 cup flour

*1 cup panko bread crumbs

*1 1/2 tsp. onion powder or more to taste

*1 1/2 tsp garlic powder or more to taste

*1/2 tsp salt

*1/2 tsp cracked pepper

*2 tsp dried basil or 1 TBS fresh basil; or more to taste

*1 tsp. dried Thyme or 1 TBS. fresh Thyme or more to taste

*2 tsp dried oregano or more to taste

*2 tsp. dried parsley or 1 TBS. fresh parsley

*1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

*2 eggs, beaten

*soft butter

* olive or canola oil

*shredded mozzarella and cheddar blend cheese

*marinara sauce

Warm the marinara sauce and simmer until ready to use.

Place chicken breasts 2 at a time in a sealable bag and pound until even thickness.

This makes a great stress reliever. I also noticed while doing this, hubby never seems to venture into the kitchen….maybe I get a tad bit carried away?

In a shallow bowl or rimmed plate mix flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

In a second shallow bowl add the beaten eggs

In a third shallow bowl or rimmed plate mix panko bread crumbs, basil, Thyme, oregano, parsley and parmesan cheese.

Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.

then dip the chicken into the eggs coating both sides.

Finally, dredge the chicken in the panko mixture coating both sides.

Heat a cast iron pan on medium high heat (you do not have to use cast iron, but I do not recommend a non stick pan because you will not get a good sear on the chicken). Add just enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. When the oil is hot, slowly add the chicken.

Turn down the heat to medium and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the chicken over and cook another 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and no longer pink on the inside. Remove the chicken and drain on paper towels if needed. Do not let the chicken sit too long on the paper towels or the coating will not be as crispy.

While the chicken is cooking preheat the broiler.

Place the hamburger buns on to a baking sheet. Spread a thin amount of butter on to the tops of each bun.

Place the chicken on the bottom half of the bun.

Spoon some of the marinara sauce over the chicken.

Then top with desired amount of cheese.

Place under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tops of the buns are lightly toasted.

Place the tops of the buns over the cheese and serve.

Enjoy!

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Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

This has everything you love in a breakfast sandwich. There’s crispy bacon (4 pieces to be exact), fluffy scrambled eggs, lots of melted cheese and topped with a Dijonnaise sauce, all in between buttery toasted bread. This is one hearty, soul satisfying breakfast sandwich.

You guys know how much I love breakfast and I love a good variety, but I think this has become one of my favorites to start my day. I didn’t want this to be just another bacon egg and cheese sandwich. I wanted it to be filling and tasty. It has double the bacon, which is a must for bacon lovers like myself. The eggs are soft scrambled with dill. The dill truly adds another flavor to the eggs, but feel free to leave it out if you don’t care for it. There is also the cheese. There’s not just one slice of cheese….nope, can’t stop at just one slice….Colby Jack cheese is layered in for that gooey, swoon worthy cheese pull. I love mayo and mustard on a good egg sandwich so I combined the two to add yet another flavor to this breakfast delight. Then there’s the bread. The bread is slathered with butter on both sides then heated in the pan until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasty and crunchy.

Just look at that glorious, mouthwatering beauty. How can you resist that?

This sandwich is also great for if you’re on the go. Just cut this baby in half so you can grip it with one hand, wrap it up and you have a delicious sandwich waiting for you. If your family (or you might have friends/relatives staying over) start giving you that hungry eyed look and they want one too, more can be made all at once. So don’t fret that you might have to hide in a corner to devour your breakfast sandwich. Prepare the sandwiches in a griddle to fit more or assemble the sandwiches and place on a baking sheet. Bake in a 400° oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.

So if you are now, like me, craving one of these bacon egg and cheese sandwiches, gather all of the ingredients below and let’s get started.

Here’s what you need:

*4 slices of bacon per sandwich cooked to your liking

*butter, divided; some for cooking the eggs and some for the bread

*2 eggs per sandwich

*dried dill to taste (optional)

*salt and cracked pepper to taste

*2 thick slices of cheese per sandwich; I used Colby Jack

*2 slices of bread per sandwich; I used sliced white bread but use any other that you prefer

*1 TBS mayonnaise or more to taste

*2 tsp. Dijon mustard or more to taste.

In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and the Dijon mustard; set aside.

Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add about 1/2 TBS. of the butter.

Whisk the eggs and the dried dill in a bowl.

When the butter is melted and starts to foam, add the eggs, salt and pepper to the skillet. When the edges start to set, with a spatula gently pull the edges in letting the raw part of the egg run back into the center.

Cook for a few more seconds then start gently folding parts of the egg.

Continue to fold and push the egg to the center until the eggs are cooked, but still soft and look a bit like custard; remove from the pan.

Heat a non stick skillet or griddle to medium heat.

Butter each slice of bread on one side. Place one slice, butter side down in the skillet and add one slice of cheese.

Place two slices of the bacon on top of the cheese.

Spoon the eggs over the bacon.

Place another slice of cheese over the eggs.

Add two more strips of bacon over the cheese.

We’re almost done here and you’re halfway to breakfast heaven.

Spoon on the dijonnaise sauce on to the top slice of bread (not the side with the butter) and place on top of the sandwich.

Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the bread is a golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwich over.

Cook for another 3 minutes or until golden brown and all of the cheese is melted.

If it starts to brown too fast, turn down the heat.

Serve while warm and Enjoy!

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Grilled Cheese Bacon Burger With Sautéed Onions

If you’ve been with me for a while or looked through this blog, you know how much we love burgers. I’m always a sucker for a good bacon cheese burger. Then there are days when I crave a really tasty, bring me back to my childhood, grilled cheese. Well this little…or I should say big beauty…combines the two into one mouth watering grilled cheese bacon burger.

It has a tasty beef burger with melted cheese between the beefy patty (yep, double the cheese, you’re welcome cheese lovers) and topped with bacon and sautéed onions all between grilled, buttery bread.

So if you’ve had a long day, your feeling hangry and you want to indulge that carnivore that’s crying out in you, this is your burger. So fry up some crispy bacon, grab some cheese, dice those onions and smile through those onion tears because you know you’re on your way to one scrumptious burger.

Here’s What You Need:

*sliced Italian bread or any other sturdy thick sliced bread

*sliced cheese; I used Colby Jack 2 slices per burger

*2 slices of cooked bacon per burger

*butter for the bread

For The Onions:

*1 onion, chopped

*2 TBS. butter

*salt to taste

*1/2 tsp. dried Thyme or more to taste

For The Hamburger Patties:

*1 TBS. canola oil for frying

*1 1/2 lbs. ground beef

*salt and pepper to taste

*1 TBS. Worcestershire sauce

Cook bacon and set aside.

For The Onions:

Add butter to a small sauce pan and heat on medium high heat. When the butter has melted, add in the rest of the ingredients; stir to combine. Turn the heat down to medium and cook while stirring occasionally for 20 minutes or until the onions are soft and start to caramelize.

For The Beef Patties:

Combine all of the ingredients for the patties. Form into 4 patties, or more if you prefer a less thicker burger. Make a slight indention in the center of each patty.

Heat the oil in a large cast iron or heavy skillet on high heat. Add the patties and flatten slightly with a heavy duty spatula.

Turn the heat down to medium high and cook 3 minutes and turn them over. Cook another 2 more minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

If you prefer to use the same skillet to toast the bread for the burgers, wipe out the skillet. I like using a griddle so I can fit more at one time.

Heat the skillet or griddle to medium heat and add about 1 TBS. or more of butter.

After the butter has melted place what will be the bottom slice of bread onto the butter and add a slice of the cheese.

Next, place a patty on top of the cheese, then top with another slice of cheese, 2 slices of bacon and some of the sautéed onions.

When the bread turns golden brown remove the burger from the griddle and add more of the butter. After the butter is melted place the top slice of bread over the onions and place upside down in to the butter.

When the bottom of the bread turns golden brown and the cheese is melted, carefully remove from the pan and flip right side up onto a plate.

Serve and Enjoy!

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Double Cheese Linguica Burgers

My hubby loves linguica. It’s pretty hard to find down here where we live, but when he found some in the Boston area where he used to live, and the company ships it….well let’s just say we now have a mini freezer full of his scored bounty. What is linguica? I’m glad you asked. It’s a Portuguese sausage. It’s made from pork butt (which is actually a cut taken from the pig’s shoulder not the down under side) seasoned with paprika, garlic, pepper and cumin. It’s then brined, stuffed into casings then smoked. It has a mild, spicy flavor. It is quite good I can assure you.

For this burger I used ground linguica mixed with beef. This is definitely for a cheat day, but it’s oh so worth it. The double patties are so juicy and flavorful with the spices and hint of smokiness from the linguica. Then there is the cheese. All that gooey, cheesy goodness between those delicious patties and covers the top like a warm cheesy blanket.

I know in the picture above the burger looks to be on the rare side, but it’s the color of the linguica. So no stomach rolling there. If you happen to score some as well, you can not go wrong with this burger topped with cheese and all of your favorite burger condiments. Let your imagination go a little wild and savor this not so ordinary burger.

Here’s what you need:

*sturdy hamburger buns

*sliced cheese; I used white American

*Your favorite hamburger toppings

For The Burger:

*1 LB. ground linguica

*1 LB. ground beef

*1 TBS. Worcestershire sauce

*2 tsp. onion powder

*2 tsp. garlic powder

*1/2 tsp. salt

*cracked pepper

In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients for the burger

mix well.

Form into patties. These are going to be 2 patties per burger so form to desired thickness.

Heat a large cast iron skillet to medium high heat. Place the patties into the hot skillet.

It’s ok if you can’t fit all of the patties in the skillet at once. You can cook these in batches.

Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes then flip them over and cook for another 3 minutes.

Cover each patty with cheese.

Cover the skillet and cook until the cheese is melted.

Place one of the patties on the bottom half of the bun, then top with another. Top with your desired hamburger toppings and serve.

Enjoy!

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BBQ Sauced Bacon Hot Dogs with Cheddar Cheese

I recently made my bacon wrapped hog dogs for dinner. While I was savoring every bite of those delectable dogs, ( I did make myself stop at two….don’t judge, it has bacon. I can’t help myself.) I had a thought in between my sighs of contentment of how could this get any better? BBQ sauce. That tiny word crept in. What would a hot dog, that was already swoon worthy, that was wrapped in bacon and cooked in the air fryer taste like coated in BBQ sauce and topped with cheddar cheese? It is heaven…heaven in between a nice, soft hot dog bun.

Close your eyes and imagine….or you can just look at the mouthwatering picture above….a juicy, plump hot dog that has been wrapped in smoky bacon. The hot dog is nestled in a soft hot dog bun and coated with your favorite tangy BBQ sauce, then topped with cheddar cheese ( I used white cheddar cheese). It’s all placed in the air fryer or the oven so the cheese gets all melty to add a finishing touch to one delicious hot dog.

Here’s What You Need To Make Your Own:

*1 pkg of hot dogs

*1 slice of bacon per hot dog

*BBQ sauce; homemade or your favorite premade; I used the kind that was already premade

*shredded cheddar cheese; I used white cheddar but the other kind is good as well.

*hot dog buns

If you are using an air fryer, which I recommend for cooking these, here are the directions for cooking Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs.

If you prefer to cook them in an oven or toaster oven:

Line a baking sheet with foil and preheat the oven to 400°

Wrap each hot dog with one slice of bacon.

Place the hot dogs on the baking sheet with the ends of the bacon slices underneath the hot dog. If you are afraid that the bacon will unwrap, secure with toothpicks.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the hot dogs are cooked through and the bacon is done to your liking.

Place the bacon wrapped hot dog inside one of the hot dog buns,

Spoon some of the BBQ sauce over the hot dog.

Top with the cheese.

Spray a baking sheet with no stick spray and place the hot dogs on the baking sheet.

Place in the oven or toaster oven at 400° for 5 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the hot dog buns start to toast.

If using an air fryer, preheat at 380° for 2 minutes. Place the hot dogs in the basket and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the hot dog buns begin to toast.

*Note*

Cooking time might vary depending on the brand and size of the air fryer.

Serve right away while warm and Enjoy!

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Steak Sandwiches With Provolone and Chipotle Lime Mayo

This tasty steak sandwich will make your taste buds sigh with delight. The shaved steak is marinated in an Asian inspired sauce and piled high on your favorite bread bun. Then there’s the melted provolone cheese that deliciously covers the tender, flavorful steak. It’s all topped with a tangy, slightly ( or not so slightly if you choose) kicky chipotle lime mayonnaise.

I like to use pre shaved steak that I find at my local grocery store. If you can’t find good quality shaved steak, you can ask your butcher or meat department at your local grocery store to shave some ribeye or sirloin steaks for you. You can also use skirt steak if you prefer. You can also cut the steak yourself. Wrap the steaks in plastic wrap and freeze 1 to 2 hours before preparing. This really helps in getting that thin cut of meat. Also, be sure to cut against the grain to insure tender meat. The marinade takes no time to whip up. The steak can marinate for a few hours or even overnight. The mayonnaise can be mixed together the day before so when it’s time to cook the steak, it’s all done in no time at all. These are great served with hot, crispy fries or your favorite potato chips.

Here’s what you need:

*1 1/2 LBS shaved steak

*1 TBS canola oil

*sliced provolone cheese.

*choice of hamburger rolls or any other soft rolls

For The Marinade:

*1/2 cup soy sauce

*1 TBS Shaoxing cooking wine; can substitute with dry sherry or Mirin

*1/2 tsp. sesame oil

*1 tsp. apple cider vinegar

*1 tsp. onion powder

*1 tsp. garlic powder

*1/2 tsp. Chinese 5 spice powder

For The Chipotle Lime Mayonnaise:

*1/2 cup mayonnaise

*1/2 tsp. chipotle powder or more or less to taste

*Juice of 1/2 lime

Mix together the ingredients for the marinade.

Place the steak in a zip top bag and pour the marinade mixture over it and seal making sure to get all of the air out of the bag.

Refrigerate and marinate for 4 hours or over night.

Mix together all of the ingredients for the Chipotle Lime Mayonnaise.

If not using right away place in the refrigerator until read to use.

Take the steak out of the marinade and dry with paper towels.

Heat a pan, preferable cast iron on medium high heat and add the canola oil. When the pan is hot add in the steak and spread in a layer at the bottom of the pan. It’s ok if pieces overlap.

Cook for about for about 3 minutes stirring often.

Spread the chipotle lime mayonnaise on to the bread rolls.

Pile the steak onto the bread rolls and top with the provolone cheese.

Serve while warm.

Enjoy!

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Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese

Sloppy Joes were a childhood favorite that my mom used to make on weeknights. But what happens when you combine sloppy joes and grilled cheese? The ultimate comfort food. This sandwich takes the saucy sloppy joe and tops it with gooey, melted cheese all nestled between two pieces of crispy buttery bread.

These are a great way to add a new spin to the traditional kind. You can use your favorite recipe as I did from one that I posted a while back for my Sloppy Joes. You can even use a pre made sauce that comes in a can if you’d like. Either way, these will make a great lunch or dinner for the whole family.

Here’s what you need:

*pre made sloppy joes; make sure it is warm and not too hot or it seems to melt the cheese too quickly.

*2 slices of bread per sandwich; I used sandwich bread but Texas style bread works well also

*sliced cheddar cheese

*2 TBS butter divided

Spread the sloppy Joe mixture onto one side of the sliced bread.

Place a slice of the cheese on top of the sloppy joe mixture.

Top with the remaining slice of bread. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.

Heat a non stick skillet or griddle to medium heat and add 1 TBS of the butter.

When the butter melts, place the sandwiches on the griddle, gently moving it around a little to make sure all of that side of the bread is coated in the butter.

Remove the sandwiches and add the rest of the butter. I know this seems like a lot of work and I’m sure that you are thinking, why not just butter the bread? I have done this both ways and putting the sandwiches in the melted butter seemed to make a more crispy, flavorful coating.

Cook for about 3 minutes or until the bread begins to turn golden. Gently turn the sandwiches over and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and that side is golden brown.

Serve and Enjoy!

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Monte Cristo Sandwich

This is one of my hubby’s favorite sandwiches. Back in the day, you could find these in quite a few restaurants down here where we live, but now I think there is only one place that serves them. Which is a shame because how can you not love a sandwich layered with ham, swiss cheese, turkey, more cheese then dipped in eggs and grilled to perfection and lightly kissed with powdered sugar. It’s kind of like a hearty, deli sandwich that has been hugged between two pieces of French toast. So after hubby’s declaration of craving one for days (and he had me wanting one as well), I decided to make them.

There are variations of the Monte Crisco Sandwich. Some have raspberry jam, some have Dijon mustard and there are a few that have that extra layer of bread in the middle. I made this one with a little smear of mayonnaise and only two pieces of bread. Either way you make them, they are great for lunch, brunch (with mimosas, yes please!) or even dinner. If you have never tried them, you are in for a special treat.

Here’s what you need:

*2 slices white bread per sandwich; I used sandwich bread but you can use what you prefer

*2 eggs; this was enough for 3 sandwiches

*pinch of salt

*mayonnaise to taste

*sliced ham; I used black forest ham

*sliced turkey

*sliced swiss cheese

*2 Tablespoons butter

*powdered sugar

Beat eggs together with the salt; set aside.

Place a desired amount of mayonnaise on one slice of bread.

Layer several slices of ham over the mayonnaise.

Add a slice of cheese over the ham.

Place several slices of the turkey over the cheese.

then layer more sliced cheese over the turkey.

Spread on more mayonnaise on to another slice of bread and place on top of the sandwich mayonnaise side down. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add the butter.

Dip and coat both sides of the sandwich in the beaten the egg.

Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Remove from the skillet and lightly dust with powdered sugar.

Serve immediately and Enjoy!

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Italian Style Cheese Burger

This tasty burger is topped with warm marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese all over a juicy beef patty. The marinara sauce you can make from scratch or just use a really tasty one that comes in a jar as I did. Hide the jar and really, who will know. This gem of a burger can be a tad messy, but isn’t it true that the best kind tend to run down your arm a bit?

Hubby actually came up with this flavorful burger. He is an Italian food lover and an avid burger connoisseur and wanted to combine both. As many of you know, he doesn’t like to cook, but he can come up with some delicious meal ideas. Being the loving, hungry wife that I am, I will try and cook them into creation. Of course I have to add my own tweaks to them.

So grab some extra napkins and here’s what you need to make your own:

*1 lb ground beef

*1 TBS Worcestershire sauce

*2 tsp. onion powder

*2 tsp. garlic powder

*salt and pepper to taste

*marinara sauce

*sliced mozzarella cheese

*hamburger buns

In a large bowl combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Form into 4 equal patties and make a dent in the middle. This keeps the burgers from rising in the middle while cooking.

Heat a cast iron skillet to medium high heat and add the patties to the skillet. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, flip them over and cook another 3 minutes or until they are done to your liking.

Place the slices of cheese on the patties.

(yes, there is one without cheese because you know, there is always that one that has to be different.) Cover the skillet and cook until the cheese is melted. Take the patties out of the skillet and place on the bottom half of a hamburger bun. Spread some of the marinara sauce over the cheese.

Top with the remaining half of the bun and serve.

Enjoy!

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