Creative cooks are constantly coming up with new sandwich recipes that focus on what’s on the inside, but these creations start from the outside, replacing go-to sandwich buns with unusual alternatives.
As gluten is a real buzzword now when it comes to health, some of these recipes even ditch bread entirely in favor of vegetable-based wraps and containers. However, there are still plenty of bizarre sandwiches that swap out bread for crusts made from noodles, cereal and bacon that will appeal to junk food lovers.
As wacky as these sandwiches may seem, some of these novel ideas have even proven to be viable at a commercial level, like Wendy’s Pretzel Bun and Dunkin’ Donuts’ Breakfast Sandwich, which is naturally made from two donuts.
41 Radically Revamped Sandwiches
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Hybrid Beef-Pastry Sandwiches
The Double Bacon Waffle Burger is a Breakfast and Dinner Combined
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Gooey Grilled Cheese Rolls
This Quick Dish Recipe Redesigns a Scrumptious Classic Sandwich
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Grilled Fruit Sandwiches
The Watermelon Cheese Bites by Brit & Co. is Refreshingly Delightful
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Dessert Breakfast Sandwiches
Dunkin' Donuts's New Donut Breakfast Sandwich is Sweet and Savory
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Bacon Pretzel Sandwiches
This 'Noble Pig' Grilled Cheese Has Your Daily Dose of Grease
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Cheesy Inside-Out Sandwiches
These Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are Delightfully Different
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Clashing Cultural Cuisines
The Sushi Groove Sushi Burger is an East Meets West Creation
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Disguised Stacked Lunches
The Layered Sandwich Cake is Savory Despite its Sweet Profile
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Superfluously Cheesy Sandwiches
The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich is Made Entirely of Cheese
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Nifty Noodle Sandwiches
This Ramen Sandwich is a Concoction Perfect for Cash-Strapped Students
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Wicker-Woven Pork Sandwiches
The Bacon Weave Grilled Cheese is a Guaranteed Heart Attack
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Precious Pastry Mash-Ups
These Doughnut Macarons are the Perfect Hybrid of Two Stellar Desserts
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Velveteen Cookie Sandwiches
The Red Velvet with White Chocolate Ganache Cookie is Drool-Worthy
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Heart-Stopping Bunless Burgers
This Tower of Cheese, Meat and Bacon is for the Hardcore Meateater
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Cucumber-Enclosed Sandwiches
The Make the Best of Everything Sub Recipe is Great for Snacking
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Holiday Supper Sandwiches
The Grilled Cheese Social 'Thanks'gibbons' Glamorizes Leftovers
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Camouflage Whoopie Pies
The 'Life is Sweets' Blog Creates Magical-Looking Treats
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Gourmet Hybrid Hoagies
This Roasted Strawberry Brie Chocolate Grilled Cheese is Decadent
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Spaghetti-Themed Burgers
This Burger Replaces the Bun with Fried Spaghetti Noodles
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Croissant Hybrid Bread Loaves
This Croissant is Made in the Shape of a Bread Loaf
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Sloppy Fromage Sandwiches
This ‘Grilled Cheese Social’ Creation Incorporates a Meaty S
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Porky Dessert Sandwiches
Bacon Weave S'mores Puts a Salty Twist on the Campfire Cookout Staple
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Veggie-Built Bread
This Spinach Carb Creation Will Allow You to Enjoy Sandwiches Guilt-Free
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Flavorful Veggie Sliders
Garden Sliders are a Refreshing Party Snack
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Cereal-Infused Sandwiches
This Cheerios Sandwich Puts the Breakfast Cereal in a New Form
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Simply Savoury Brunch Sandwiches
The Waffle BLT Combines Breakfast and Lunch into One Yummy Brunch
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Sandwiched Fall Confections
Serve Oatmeal Pumpkin Sandwich Cookie Concoctions for Thanksgiving
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Booze-Infused Sandwiches
The 'Salumé Panini Shop' Lets You Get Drunk From Eating
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Savory Soup Sandwiches
The French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich Tastes Like the Bistro Classic
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Sandwich-Inspired S'mores
The Peanut Butter & Jelly S’mores are Perfect for the Long We
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Breakfast-Infused Hamburgers
The Eggs Benedict Burger by DudeFoods is Savory and Delectable
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Gourmet Breakfast Sandwiches
The Brie and Blueberry Waffle Grilled Cheese is Perfect for Brunch
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Stacked Antipasti Sandwiches
The Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese Recipe Includes Appetizers
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Fruit-Filled Veggie Sandwiches
The 'Edible Perspective' Avocado, Strawberry and Goat Cheese Snack
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Remixed Sandwich Desserts
The Fluffernutter Donut from Dough is Delectable
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Pizza-Packed Paninis
This Kitchen Treaty Grilled Cheese is Full-Loaded with Fromage
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Bird-Flavored Ice Cream Sandwiches
The Infamous Pet Bird Ice Cream is Now Offered in Sandwich Form
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Calorific Chocolate Breakfasts
This Epic Meal Time Chocolate Breakfast Packs Over 8,000 Calories
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Bold Breakfast Hybrids
Pecan Pie French Toast is a Sinfully Sweet Early Morning Treat
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Nutty Sandwich Nacho Dishes
This Delicious Nachos Recipe From FOODBEAST calls for PB&J
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Towering Breakfast Creations
The Seven-Layer Breakfast Sandwich is a Deliciously Tall Morning Meal
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Salsa-Topped Chicken Sandwiches
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Bagel-Inspired Breakfast Sandwiches
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