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Ham and Egg Salad

Milisa — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:40:49 +0000

This ham and egg salad is creamy, a little tangy and perfect piled onto soft rolls for an easy lunch or casual Easter brunch spread.

I tend to forget how much I love classic Egg Salad and when my husband suggested we add ham for a quick lunch, I knew it was going to be a big hit.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Perfect way to use leftover holiday ham – This easy ham salad recipe turns extras into something totally new and crave-worthy.
Easy to make ahead – Hard boiled eggs can be made ahead of time and the salad can be refrigerated for a couple of days.
Creamy, tangy flavor with just the right crunch – The combination of eggs, pickles, and mustard gives it that classic deli-style taste.

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Ingredients for Ham and Egg Salad

Petit Jean Meats Ham
Hard boiled eggs
Mayonnaise
Yellow mustard
Bread and butter pickles or dill pickles
Dried dill
Granulated garlic
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Hawaiian rolls
Lettuce
Red onion

How to Make Ham and Egg Salad Recipe

Chop the ingredients – Dice the ham into small pieces. Chop the hard boiled eggs and pickles.

Crisp up ham – Place a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham, stirring occasionally. Cook until ham just starts to crisp. Remove from heat and set aside.

Mix the dressing – In a large bowl, stir together pickles, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, dried dill, granulated garlic, salt, and pepper.
Combine everything – Add the diced eggs and ham to the bowl. Stir until everything is well coated and creamy.
Serve – Spoon onto Hawaiian rolls with lettuce and sliced red onion.

How to Make Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs

Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Add eggs and cook for 12 minutes.
Drain eggs and place in a bowl of ice water – about 5 cups of water and 3 cups of ice. Chill eggs for 10 minutes.
Drain the water from the eggs and crack on the large end. Peel under cool running water.
Rinse eggs and pat dry with paper towels.

If you’ve got leftover ham sitting in the fridge after a big holiday meal, these brunch sliders are exactly what you need to make next.

This is one of those recipes that doesn’t look fancy but always disappears fast. It’s simple, satisfying and a great way to turn leftovers into something everyone actually gets excited about.

If you try this Ham and Egg Salad Recipe, let me know how it turns out with a comment and star rating below.

Ham and Egg Salad

Creamy ham and egg salad made with leftover ham, hard boiled eggs, and simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for Easter brunch, easy lunches, or quick sandwiches on soft Hawaiian rolls.

Course Sandwiches

Cuisine American

Keyword egg salad sandwich, ham salad sandwiches, leftover ham recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 216kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

4 ounces Petit Jean Meats Ham diced
8 hard boiled eggs see tips below for easy to peel eggs
½ cup bread and butter pickles diced
⅓ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 teaspoons dried dill
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
12 Hawaiian Rolls for serving
1 cup lettuce for serving
red onion slices for serving

Instructions

Place a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced ham and cook, stirring occasionally just until ham starts to crisp. Remove from heat and set aside.
Dice hard boiled eggs.
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, diced pickles, dill, garlic, salt and pepper.
Fold in chopped eggs and ham.
Serve on Hawaiian rolls with lettuce and red onion.

Notes

Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add eggs and cook for 12 minutes. Drain eggs and place in a bowl of ice water – about 5 cups of water and 3 cups of ice. Chill eggs for 10 minutes. Drain the water from the eggs and crack on the large end. Peel under cool running water. Rinse eggs and pat dry with paper towels.

Store leftover ham and egg salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Stir before serving.

Variations:

Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Use fresh herbs if you have them. Substitute dill for parsley if desired.

Serve in lettuce cups, on toasted bread, bagels or croissants.

Nutrition

More Ham & Egg Recipes to Try

Ham and Egg Bake

Ham and Egg Breakfast Rolls

Ham, Spinach and Mushroom Quiche

Breakfast Sandwiches

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Waffle Grilled Cheese

Milisa — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:21:45 +0000

If you love classic grilled cheese but want something a little more creative this waffle grilled cheese is about to become your new favorite. Made in the waffle iron instead of a skillet, this sandwich turns extra crispy on the outside with gooey, melty cheese tucked into all those golden pockets. It is quick, simple and perfect for dunking into a bowl of hot soup.

Once you try grilled cheese this way, you may never go back to the pan again. We served these cheesy waffles with our Italian Gnocchi Soup and it was a huge hit with the whole family.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Crispy outside, ultra melty inside with golden edges and stretchy cheese in every bite.
Waffle iron pockets hold soup, chili or ranch for the ultimate dipping experience.
Fast and easy comfort food using simple ingredients you already have on hand.
Customizable with your favorite cheeses or bread.

This waffle grilled cheese is perfect for busy weeknights, cozy lunches or anytime you want comfort food without a lot of effort.

Ingredients for Waffle Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Texas toast or any sliced bread
Butter
American cheese slices or cheddar slices
Mozzarella cheese shredded or sliced thin

How to Make Waffle Grilled Cheese

Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions.
Butter one side of each slice of bread.
Place one slice of bread butter side down. Top with American or cheddar slices and mozzarella.
Add a second slice of bread butter side up to form a sandwich.

Carefully place the sandwich into the waffle iron, closing the lid. If you are using thick sliced bread, cover the waffle iron with a towel and press down with your hand until waffle iron comes together.
Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Remove carefully and serve immediately.

Tips and Variations

Mix cheeses for more flavor such as pepper jack, gruyere, Swiss or smoked gouda.
Add thin sliced ham, turkey or cooked bacon for a heartier sandwich.
Use sourdough, white Amish bread, wheat or brioche if you do not have Texas toast.
Serve with tomato soup, chili or dunk in peppercorn ranch.

This waffle grilled cheese is everything you love about a classic sandwich, only better. Crispy, cheesy, dunkable and unbelievably easy. If you have a waffle iron and a few slices of bread, you owe it to yourself to try this today. Once you see that cheese melted into those golden pockets, you will not want to wait another minute.

Have you tried this Waffle Grilled Cheese Recipe? Leave a comment and star rating to let me know what kind of cheese you used and how it turned out for you!

Waffle Grilled Cheese

A crispy waffle iron grilled cheese with melty American cheese and mozzarella tucked into golden pockets that are perfect for dipping into soup.

Course Sandwiches

Cuisine American

Keyword quick recipe, waffle iron recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings

Author Milisa

Ingredients

4 slices bread We used Texas toast, any sandwich bread works
2 tablespoons butter softened
2 slices American cheese or cheddar slices
½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded or sliced thin

Instructions

Preheat waffle iron.
Spread butter onto one side of each slice of bread.
Top plain side of bread with a slice of American cheese and mozzarella. Add top slice of bread – butter side out.
Place in waffle iron and press down (use a pot holder or towel to avoid burning your hands).
Cook until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Use any combination of cheese that you have on hand.
Add cooked bacon, thin sliced ham or pepperoni with the cheese for a meaty sandwich.
Serve with tomato soup, marinara or dunk into ranch.
Best served immediately. Leftovers can be wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated for 2-3 days. Reheat in a toaster oven or stovetop in a skillet over low heat.

More Grilled Cheese Sandwiches to Try

Brisket Grilled Cheese

BLT Grilled Cheese

Fried Bologna Grilled Cheese

Steak Mushroom Swiss Grilled Cheese

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Grinder Sandwich

Milisa — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:22:35 +0000

This Grinder Sandwich with Ham and Bacon is loaded with flavor. It’s the ultimate easy lunch or dinner when you’re craving a hearty deli-style sandwich at home.

My family would eat sub sandwiches every day and never get tired of them. While meatball subs are usually at the top of the list, my guys said this was absolutely the best sandwich they’ve ever tasted.

Quick Snapshot

Ready in: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Best for: Easy lunches, tailgates, weeknight dinners

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Classic deli flavor: made right in your own kitchen.
Quick and simple: just fry, toss, chop and serve.
Customizable: with your favorite meats, cheese and veggies of your choice.

Ingredients for Grinder Sandwiches with Ham and Bacon

Petit Jean Meats Ham Slices
Petit Jean Meats Bacon
Swiss Cheese
Iceberg Lettuce
Red Onion
Candied Banana Peppers
Hoagie Buns

Creamy Italian Dressing

Mayonnaise
Olive Oil
Red Wine Vinegar
Granulated Garlic
Dried Oregano
Kosher Salt
Fresh Ground Pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions for Grinder Sandwiches

Cook the bacon:
Fry the Petit Jean Meats Bacon until crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Fry the ham:
In the same skillet with a little bacon grease left behind, quickly sear the ham slices on both sides until lightly browned and heated through.

Make the creamy Italian dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, granulated garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

Toss the lettuce:
Add shredded iceberg lettuce to a bowl and toss with the dressing until coated.

Assemble the sandwich:
Lay the cooked ham, bacon, Swiss cheese, dressed lettuce, sliced red onion, and pickled banana peppers on a cutting board.

Chop everything together into bite-size pieces.

Toast the buns and serve:
Toast the hoagie buns until golden. Pile on the chopped grinder mixture and serve immediately while warm.

Make it Toasty

Add ham, bacon and cheese to the buns and toast. Top with salad and toppings.

If you’re looking for an easy and satisfying sandwich that delivers bold flavor and crunch in every bite, this Grinder Sandwich with Ham and Bacon is it. It’s perfect for busy nights, weekend lunches, or tailgate season. Once you try it, it might just become your go-to way to upgrade a ham and cheese sandwich!

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Grinder Sandwich

This Grinder Sandwich with Ham and Bacon is loaded with crispy bacon, seared ham, Swiss cheese, and creamy Italian-dressed lettuce on a toasted hoagie bun. An easy and flavorful deli-style sandwich you can make at home.

Course Sandwiches

Cuisine American

Keyword Sub Sandwiches

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 748kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

2 slices Petit Jean Meats Bacon
4 slices Petit Jean Ham
2 slices Swiss cheese
2 cups iceberg lettuce shredded
red onion slices or rings 2-3
1 tablespoon candied banana peppers
2 hoagie buns

Creamy Italian Dressing

¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions

Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat, turning after about 4 minutes to brown on both sides until crispy. Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
Fry the ham slices in the bacon grease for 1-2 minutes per side, just until seared. Drain on the paper towel lined plate.
Toast the buns.
Make the salad dressing by mixing mayonnaise, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper together in a bowl.
Toss with shredded lettuce.
On a cutting board, add the bacon, ham, cheese, dressed lettuce, red onion slices and banana pepper rings. Chop coarsely, mixing well.
Scoop onto hoagie buns and serve immediately.

Notes

Use provolone, cheddar or mozzarella if preferred.
Add tomato slices or pickles for extra crunch and freshness.
Make it toasty by adding meats and cheese to buns and toasting under the broiler for a few minutes. Add the toppings and serve.
Turn it into a grinder salad — skip the bun and serve the chopped filling over iceberg or mixed salad greens.
Make ahead tip: Mix the dressing and prep the toppings in advance; assemble just before serving.

Nutrition

More Recipes featuring Petit Jean Meats

Fried Bologna Grilled Cheese

Bacon White Cheddar Pasta

Hawaiian Tortilla Roll Ups

Sausage Potato Skillet

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Fried Bologna Grilled Cheese

Milisa — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 01:14:59 +0000

Fried Bologna Grilled Cheese is the ultimate comfort food sandwich layered with melty cheese and crisp fried bologna. This easy skillet recipe comes together in minutes and makes the perfect quick lunch or dinner.

A fried bologna sandwich has been my favorite since I can remember. I usually have them with mayonnaise but I know most people prefer mustard and that’s pretty good too! I think with one bite, you are going to love the melted cheese and fried bologna combo!

Quick Snapshot

Ready in: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Best for: Easy lunch, quick dinner, game day

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Classic with a twist – fried bologna adds nostalgia and bold flavor.
Triple cheese goodness – American, Swiss, and provolone melt together perfectly.
Quick and easy – on the table in about 15 minutes – perfect for back to school lunches!

Ingredients for Fried Bologna Grilled Cheese

Texas toast
Butter
Yellow mustard
Petit Jean Bologna – it’s made with bacon!
Bacon Grease or oil for the pan
American cheese
Swiss cheese
Provolone cheese

Step-by-Step Directions for Bologna Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Butter the bread: Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of Texas toast.
Add mustard: Spread yellow mustard on the inside of one slice of bread for tangy flavor.

Fry the bologna: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with bacon grease or oil. Add Petit Jean bologna slices. Make about 3 small slits on each slice for the bologna to cook evenly. Cook until browned, flip and brown on the other side until desired doneness. (I added 2 slices of bologna to each sandwich.)

Grill the sandwich: Place American cheese and Swiss cheese on the mustard side of the bread and place onto the griddle or pan – buttered side down.
Add fried bologna, then top with slice of Provolone cheese.

Place the second bread slice on top, buttered side out.Cook over medium-low heat until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, flipping once for even toasting.

Serve: Slice and enjoy while hot or at room temperature with a dill pickle or cucumber onion salad.

Recipe Tips & Variations

Double the Bologna for a meatier sandwich.
Use any cheese combination that you have on hand or just a few slices of American cheese.
Try it on Amish White Bread or Wheat Bread.
Add sliced tomato, crushed bbq potato chips or pickle slices if desired.

You might also like our Waffle Grilled Cheese or this Grinder Sandwich with ham and bacon for a quick lunch or game day party.

This Fried Bologna Grilled Cheese is everything you want in a sandwich—crispy, melty, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Make it for a quick meal, a game day snack, or whenever you’re craving comfort food.

Be sure to leave a comment and rating when you try it!

Fried Bologna Grilled Cheese

Course Sandwiches

Cuisine American

Keyword bologna, grilled cheese sandwiches

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 765kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

4 slices Texas toast or any sandwich bread
2 tablespoons butter softened
1 tablespon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon bacon grease or oil
4 slices Petit Jean Bologna
2 slices American cheese
2 slices Swiss Cheese
2 slices Provolone Cheese

Instructions

Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of Texas toast.
Spread yellow mustard on the inside of one slice of bread for tangy flavor.
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with bacon grease or oil. Add slices of Petit Jean bologna. Make about 3 small slits around the edge of each slice for the bologna to cook evenly. Cook until browned, flip and brown on the other side until desired doneness.
Place American cheese and Swiss cheese on the mustard side of the bread and place onto a pan or griddle – butter side down.
Add fried bologna, then top with slice of provolone cheese. Place the second slice of bread on top, buttered side out.
Cook over medium-low heat until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, flipping once, cooking until golden brown.
Slice and enjoy while hot or at room temperature with a dill pickle or cucumber onion salad.

Notes

Double the Bologna for a meatier sandwich.

Use any cheese combination that you have on hand.

Try it on Amish White Bread or Wheat Bread.

Nutrition

More Grilled Cheese Sandwiches You’ll Love

BLT Grilled Cheese

Breakfast Sandwich

Brisket Grilled Cheese

Steak & Mushroom Grilled Cheese

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Easy Sloppy Joes

Milisa — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 03:06:07 +0000

If you’re looking for a new twist on a classic comfort food, these French Onion Easy Sloppy Joes are just the thing. They’re packed with flavor, made with simple pantry staples, and come together in under 30 minutes.

These are not your mama’s sloppy joes! This is a version of the recipe that my husband grew up on that kicks things up with the savory goodness of Lipton Onion Soup Mix. The onions and bell pepper adds a little extra flavor and color, and it all simmers into a thick, hearty filling that’s perfect for piling high on soft sandwich buns.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

30 Minutes & 1 Skillet: Easy to make with just a handful of ingredients.
Budget-friendly dinner that feels like a treat.
Hearty & Satisfying: Great for feeding a hungry family on busy weeknights or double it for a crowd.

Ingredients for French Onion Sloppy Joes

Lean ground beef – this recipe would also work with ground chicken, ground turkey or pork
Onion – diced
Bell pepper – if you aren’t a bell pepper fan, skip them
All purpose flour – thickens the gravy
Lipton Onion Soup Mix – 2 packets for the most flavor
Water
Worcestershire sauce – Adds zesty flavor to the gravy
Sandwich buns – Use your favorite buns or serve it over thick slices of homemade Amish white bread

How to Make Easy Sloppy Joes

Brown the ground beef
Add ground beef to a large skillet and cook over medium heat, breaking it up as it browns.

Add the onion and bell pepper
Once the beef is mostly cooked, stir in chopped onions and bell peppers. Continue to cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

Add flour: Sprinkle the flour over the meat and veggies, stir to combine, and cook for another minute or two to get rid of the raw flour taste.
Make the Gravy: Stir in the Lipton Onion Soup Mix, water, and Worcestershire sauce.

Thicken and Simmer: Mix everything together and simmer for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.

Serve on buns: Spoon the sloppy joe filling onto sandwich buns and serve warm.

Recipe Tips and Variations

Add slices of provolone cheese or Swiss cheese to make it even more like a French dip sandwich.
Use Jalapenos in place of bell peppers for a spicy kick.
Butter and toast the buns if you like a little crunch.

Serve these sloppy joes on Hawaiian rolls for an easy game day sliders or if you don’t have buns serve it over rice for a quick meal.

We love these Sloppy Joes with oven fried tater tots or even a simple cucumber salad. It’s one of those dinners that checks all the boxes. I hope it makes its way into your weeknight rotation.

Let me know if you try this Easy Sloppy Joes recipe. Leave a comment or a star rating below. I’d love to hear how it turned out!

Easy Sloppy Joes

French Onion Sloppy Joes are an easy weeknight dinner made with ground beef, onion soup mix, and simple pantry staples. A family favorite served on buns.

Course Ground Beef

Cuisine American

Keyword 30 minute meal, french onion sloppy joes, sandwich

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Servings

Calories 309kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion diced
1 cup bell pepper diced
¼ cup all purpose flour
2 packets Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
6 sandwich buns

Instructions

Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling as it cooks until browned.
Add onion and bell peppers and continue to cook until vegetables are softened. Add a tablespoon of olive oil if ground beef is extra lean.
Sprinkle flour over ground beef mixture and stir to combine, cooking 1-2 minutes.
Add the onion soup mix packets, water and worcestershire sauce.
Stir and continue to cook until mixture is thickened. Lower to simmer for 5 minutes.
Spoon sloppy joes mixture over buns and serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftover sloppy joes mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Reheat in a skillet over medium heat, add 1- 2 tablespoons of water, stirring until heated through.

Nutrition

More Quick Ground Beef Dinners

Easy Korean Ground Beef and Broccoli is one of our most requested recipes and everyone that tries it, loves it!
Ravioli Sauce with Cheese Ravioli is a 30 minute dinner that tastes like it came from your favorite Italian restaurant!
Hamburger Vegetable Soup is a hearty dinner filled with flavorful ground beef and delicious vegetables in a savory broth.
Dr Pepper Barbecue Sloppy Joes are another twist on the classic and a dinner that always has my kids coming back for more.
Need more inspiration? Our Ground Beef Recipes that save busy nights will have dinner solved in no time.

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Fried Pork Chop Sandwich

Milisa — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:43:06 +0000

We turned our favorite pork schnitzel dinner into the ultimate Crispy Fried Pork Chop Sandwich, and now we’re officially hooked. Juicy pork chops, coated in a crunchy Ritz cracker crust, fried until golden and tucked into hoagie buns with all the fixings—it’s a sandwich worth making on repeat!

Quick Snapshot:
Ready in: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Best for: Family dinners, game day, or a satisfying weekend lunch

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Ultra crispy, golden breading with a buttery cracker crunch
Hearty, filling, and easy to customize with your favorite toppings
Perfect way to stretch a pork chop dinner into a crave-worthy sandwich or to enjoy leftover schnitzel

Ingredients for Pork Chop Sandwich Recipe

For the pork chops:

Center cut pork chops (boneless or thin-cut work best)
All purpose flour
Granulated garlic
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Egg
Milk
Ritz crackers
Oil for frying

For sandwiches:

Hoagie buns
Mayonnaise
Lettuce
Tomato
Red onion

How to Make for Crispy Fried Pork Chop Sandwich

Pound the pork chops
If your chops are thick, lightly pound them to an even ½-inch thickness for quicker frying and better sandwich stacking.
Set up your breading station
In one bowl, whisk the egg and milk together.
In a second bowl, mix flour, granulated garlic, salt, and pepper.
In a third bowl, crush the Ritz crackers into fine crumbs.

Dredge and coat
Dip each pork chop into the seasoned flour, then the egg mixture, and finally press into the Ritz crumbs until fully coated.

Fry until golden
Heat about ½ inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Fry the pork chops in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and crispy.
Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate.

Build the sandwiches
Toast your hoagie buns if desired.
Spread with mayo, add a crispy pork chop, and top with lettuce, tomato, and red onion.

Recipe Tips & Variations

Try spicy mayo or Dijon mustard for a flavor twist.
Use crispy bacon, pickles, coleslaw, or candied jalapeños for an extra kick.
Great with a side of fries, frito corn salad, or a side salad.

These Crispy Fried Pork Chop Sandwiches are a total crowd-pleaser— perfect for casual family dinners when you want something hearty and homemade without a ton of effort. Don’t be surprised if they become a regular in your meal rotation!

Have you tried this Crispy Fried Pork Chop Sandwich recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below if you give these pork chop sandwiches a try! Your feedback means the world and helps others find new favorites too.

Fried Pork Chop Sandwich

Crispy Fried Pork Chop Sandwiches made with juicy breaded pork chops, buttery Ritz cracker crust, and classic sandwich toppings on hoagie buns. A family favorite you’ll crave again and again!

Course Pork

Cuisine American

Keyword crispy fried pork chops, easy pork recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings Servings

Calories 1019kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

2 boneless pork chops
½ cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to season vegetables
½ teaspoon pepper plus more to season vegetables
1 egg
¼ cup milk
1 cup finely crushed Ritz crackers
1 cup vegetable oil
4 hoagie buns or sandwich buns
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tomato sliced thin
¼ red onion sliced thin
lettuce

Instructions

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Line a second baking sheet with a wire rack topped with paper towels and set aside.
Slice pork chops in half, lengthwise. Pound the pork chops to about ¼ inch thickness using a meat mallet or heavy skillet.
Place flour into a shallow dish and mix in garlic, salt and pepper. Beat the eggs and milk in another shallow dish and the cracker crumbs into a third dish.
Dredge pork cutlets in flour. Dip into the egg, coating both sides, and then dredge through crushed ritz crackers.
Place on the lined baking sheet in a single layer.
Heat vegetable oil in a heavy bottom skillet over high heat using a fry thermometer, heating to 375°.
Fry breaded pork chops 2 at a time, turning after about 2 minutes.
Turn and continue to cook another 2- 3 minutes or until pork reaches 145° using a digital meat thermometer.
Remove from the oil when cooked through to the paper towel lined wire rack.
Toast the buns, spread with mayo and top with lettuce and tomato. Season with salt and pepper. Slice the pork in half lengthwise if using hoagie buns and place onto the buns.

Notes

Storage: Store leftover pork chops in a zip top bag or airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Reheat: Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet with pork chops on the wire rack. Bake at 350° for about 6- 8 minutes or until heated through.

Use spicy mayo or Dijon mustard if preferred.

Use crispy bacon, pickles, coleslaw, or candied jalapeños for more flavor.

Nutrition

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Turkey Salad

Milisa — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Take your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers to the next level with the best ever Turkey Salad! With just 5 ingredients, this simple sandwich spread is going make you look forward to the leftovers!

Why You’ll Love This Easy Turkey Salad Recipe

If you have leftover turkey or chicken, this leftover turkey salad is a delicious recipe made with simple ingredients that you probably have on hand.
If your family is reluctant to eat the dark meat turkey, turn it into the best leftover turkey salad and they will never guess that it’s dark meat!
This delicious turkey salad is a five minute recipe that turns out every time and makes a light lunch or tasty snack.

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Easy Turkey Salad Ingredients You Will Need

Cooked Turkey or Chicken
Sweet Pickle Relish
Miracle Whip or Mayonnaise (We always use Miracle Whip for this)
Celery Salt
Granulated Garlic or Garlic Powder, optional

Step By Step Directions for Easy Turkey Salad

Leftover turkey, both white and dark meat goes into the bowl of a food processor.
Add sweet pickle relish and mayo or my guys love Miracle Whip.
Add celery salt & black pepper.
Cover and pulse until turkey is chopped fine and all is combined.

Recipe Variations

Fresh Herbs: Mix in fresh herbs like fresh dill, parsley, thyme or cilantro.
Lighten it Up: Use plain Greek Yogurt in place of half of the mayo or Miracle Whip. Dijon mustard can be added to the mixture for a savory flavor addition.
Make it with Fruit: If you like the classic chicken salad flavors, skip the pickle relish and fold in pecans, apples, dried cranberries or sliced grapes after you have chopped the turkey.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or 2-3 days. These deli food containers are my favorite and so handy for holiday leftovers!

Do you Have to Use a Food Processor?

A food processor makes the best leftover turkey salad, grinding it into a great texture, similar to tuna salad. If you don’t have a food processor, dice the turkey meat with a knife and combine the ingredients in a large bowl.

How to Serve Turkey Salad

Turkey Salad Sandwiches are easy to make with sandwich bread, additional miracle whip or mayo, red onion and lettuce.
Turkey salad is also delicious served with your favorite crackers.
Make lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.

Leftover Turkey Recipes

Turkey can be easily substituted for any chicken recipe. Soups and casseroles are always a favorite for any leftover turkey.

Smoked Turkey Sliders is a great recipe with cranberry sauce on toasted slider buns.
Smoked Turkey Sandwiches with Cajun Mayo and crisp lettuce leaf on bread slices is another favorite.
Smoked Turkey and Dumplings is the ultimate leftover turkey soup. It is so comforting and delicious.
Turkey Tetrazzini from She Wears Many Hats is a great casserole for your meal plans.

Thanksgiving dinner is epic in our family and we enjoy the Thanksgiving turkey leftovers just as much as we do the actual dinner. We have been rotating between our Easy Smoked Turkey and Cajun Smoked Turkey for our holiday dinners. If you are just serving a few people, try our Smoked Turkey Breast.

Dark Meat Turkey VS White Meat Turkey

We always seem to end up with more dark meat leftover and just a little white meat and this turkey salad is the best way to get the kids to eat it all. It is great to have on hand, keeps well and tastes even better the next day.

Of course you don’t have to wait for leftover Thanksgiving turkey to make this delicious recipe. We pick up a few turkeys for the freezer so we can cook them any time of year. You can also make this using chicken breast or a rotisserie chicken.

If you need a new recipe to use up leftover turkey or chicken, it just doesn’t get any easier than this flavorful Turkey Salad. If you look forward to the Thanksgiving leftovers just as much as we do, you will love this homemade turkey salad for sandwiches.

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Turkey Salad

Take your leftover Thanksgiving turkey to the next level with this best ever Turkey Salad! With just 5 ingredients, this simple sandwich spread is going make you look forward to the leftovers!

Course Sandwiches

Cuisine American

Keyword leftover turkey, Thanksgiving turkey leftovers. turkey salad

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 296kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

4 cups cooked turkey white and dark meat
1 cup pickle relish
½ cup mayo or Miracle Whip
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Leftover turkey, both white and dark meat goes into the bowl of a food processor.
Add sweet pickle relish and mayo or my guys love Miracle Whip.
Add celery salt & black pepper.
Cover and pulse until turkey is chopped fine and all is combined.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Makes delicious sandwiches or serve with your favorite crackers!

Video

Nutrition

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Hawaiian Pizza Sliders

Milisa — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:10:02 +0000

Hawaiian Pizza Sliders are delicious party-sized sandwiches filled with smoky ham, pineapple and gooey mozzarella cheese on sweet Hawaiian rolls.

Sliders are a great idea for a family favorite dinner and also popular for parties and get togethers. These Hawaiian Pizza Sliders are perfect for leftover holiday ham and they are so easy to make.

Ingredients for Hawaiian Pizza Sliders

King’s Hawaiian Rolls
Pizza Sauce
Mozzarella Cheese
Smoked Ham
Pineapple Rings
Butter
Worcestershire Sauce
Brown Mustard or Dijon Mustard
Dried Onion Flakes
Granulated Garlic

How to Make Hawaiian Pizza Sliders

Make the garlic butter by combining melted butter with Worcestershire sauce, mustard, dried onions and garlic. Set aside.

Slice Hawaiian Rolls in half using a large serrated knife.
Place the bottom of the rolls into a 9 x 13 inch pan.
Spread 1 cup of pizza sauce over the rolls and top with half of the cheese.
Layer ham and pineapple rings.
Add remaining pizza sauce and top with remaining cheese.
Add the roll tops.
Brush garlic butter over the rolls.

Top with foil and bake for 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue to bake another 5 – 10 minutes until buns are toasted and cheese is melted.
Remove from oven and rest 5 minutes.

Slice between the rolls to make individual sandwich sliders.

Recipe Notes

Additions: Roasted red peppers and caramelized onions are great additions. Crispy bacon is another great addition.
Variations: Use any melty cheese that you have on hand. If you aren’t a pineapple fan, it is optional.
Storage: Store leftover sliders covered in plastic wrap or in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Reheat: Wrap sliders in aluminum foil and bake at 350° for 10- 15 minutes or until heated through.

This Ham Pot Pie casserole is another favorite for leftover ham and it makes a hearty dinner that everyone loves. Hawaiian Tortilla Roll Ups are another favorite with ham, bacon and pineapple. You’ll also love this Grinder Sandwich recipe.

Hawaiian Pizza Sliders

Hawaiian Pizza Sliders are delicious party-sized sandwiches filled with smoky ham, pineapple and gooey mozzarella cheese on sweet Hawaiian rolls.

Course Sandwiches

Cuisine American

Keyword baked sliders, ham and cheese sliders, Ham and pineapple sliders, party sandwiches

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Servings Servings

Calories 420kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard or dijon
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
24 King's Hawaiian Rolls
1 ½ cups pizza sauce
4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
¾ pound smoked ham thinly sliced
2 cans pineapple slices drained

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°.
Make the garlic butter by combining melted butter with Worcestershire sauce, mustard, dried onions and garlic. Set aside.
Slice Hawaiian Rolls in half using a large serrated knife.
Place the bottom of the rolls into a 9 x 13 inch pan.
Spread 1 cup of pizza sauce over the rolls and top with half of the cheese.
Layer ham and pineapple rings. If you don't use all of the pineapple rings, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
Add remaining pizza sauce and top with remaining cheese.
Add the roll tops.
Brush garlic butter over the rolls.
Top with foil and bake for 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue to bake another 5 – 10 minutes until buns are toasted and cheese is melted.
Remove from oven and rest 5 minutes.
Slice between the rolls to make individual sandwich sliders

Notes

Additions: Roasted red peppers and caramelized onions are great additions. Crispy bacon is another great addition.
Variations: Use any melty cheese that you have on hand. If you aren’t a pineapple fan, it is optional.
Storage: Store leftover sliders covered in plastic wrap or in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Reheat: Wrap sliders in aluminum foil and bake at 350° for 10- 15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition

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Chicken Fajita Sub

Milisa — Mon, 27 May 2024 01:19:08 +0000

Chicken Fajita Sub sandwiches are perfect for a busy weeknight. Toasted sub rolls filled with melted cheese, fajita seasoned chicken, peppers and onions.

Fajitas are always a favorite when we go out to eat and we also love making them at home. We also love Chicken Fajita Salad and Chicken Fajita Pasta, so we decided to mix it up this week by turning chicken fajitas into the most incredible sub sandwiches.

We also love this easy Chicken Burrito Casserole for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients Needed

Find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

Chicken – Boneless, skinless thighs or breasts.
Olive Oil
Orange Juice – Lime juice or pineapple juice can be substituted
Brown Sugar
Granulated Garlic
Chili Powder
Ground Cumin
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Onions – Yellow Onions or any sweet onion.
Bell Peppers – Any combination of red, green, orange or yellow.
Sliced Cheese – Pepper Jack or Colby Jack.
Hoagie Buns or soft Italian rolls.

Step-by-Step Directions for Chicken Fajita Sub Recipe

Slice chicken into 1/2 inch strips.
Mix the fajita marinade in a bowl: whisk together Olive oil, orange juice, brown sugar, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
Place sliced chicken into the marinade and mix well. Cover and refrigerate 1 – 4 hours.
Slice the onions and peppers into thin slices, removing pepper seeds and membranes.
Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat.
Pour chicken along with marinade and vegetables into the hot skillet.
Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Lower to medium-high heat and continue to cook until vegetables are softened and chicken is cooked through to 165° using a digital meat thermometer. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cut about a 2 inch piece from the top of each roll in a diamond shape, leaving the ends intact to create a place for the filling.
Preheat the broiler.
Line each roll with 2-3 slices of cheese.
Fill each with fajita mixture.
Place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes or until buns are golden brown and cheese is melted.
Slice sandwiches in half and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Storage: Wrap cooled sandwiches in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate up to 2 days.
Reheat: Wrap sandwiches in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Cook for 10-12 minutes at 350° or until heated through.

More Delicious Sandwiches to Try

Switch up the dinner routine this week with an amazing Chicken Fajita Sub sandwiches. They are filled with amazing Tex-Mex flavors on a toasted sub bun with melted cheese.

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Chicken Fajita Sub

Chicken Fajita Sub sandwiches are perfect for a busy weeknight. Toasted sub rolls filled with melted cheese, fajita seasoned chicken, peppers and onions.

Course Chicken

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken fajitas, chicken sandwich, Sub Sandwiches

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Marinating 1

Servings

Calories 1170kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless
½ cup olive oil extra virgin
½ cup orange juice
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 onions yellow or sweet, large
3 bell peppers medium size
4 sub buns or soft Italian rolls
12 slices pepper jack cheese

Instructions

Slice chicken into 1/2-inch strips.
Mix the fajita marinade in a bowl: whisk together Olive oil, orange juice, brown sugar, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
Place sliced chicken into the marinade and mix well. Cover and refrigerate 1 – 4 hours.
Slice the onions and peppers into thin slices, removing pepper seeds and membranes.
Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat.
Pour chicken along with marinade and vegetables into the hot skillet.
Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Lower to medium-high heat and continue to cook until vegetables are softened and chicken is cooked through to 165° using a digital meat thermometer. Remove from heat and set aside.
Cut about a 2 inch piece from the top of each roll in a diamond shape, leaving the ends intact to create a place for the filling.
Preheat the broiler.
Line each roll with 2-3 slices of cheese.
Fill each with fajita mixture.
Place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes or until buns are golden brown and cheese is melted.
Slice sandwiches in half and serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: Wrap cooled sandwiches in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate up to 2 days.
Reheat: Wrap sandwiches in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Cook for 10-12 minutes at 350° or until heated through.

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Grilled Cheese Sticks

Milisa — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Easy Air Fryer Mozzarella Grilled Cheese Sticks are crispy and delicious on the outside with gooey melted cheese on the inside. A quick recipe that is ready to eat in about 15 minutes, start to finish!

Air Fryer Mini Pizzas are one of our favorite snacks and the kids love it when we have appetizers for dinner. Mini pizzas and grilled cheese sticks make a delicious meal for any night of the week. We also love Waffle Grilled Cheese and Cheese Dreams for a quick snack.

Why We Love this Grilled Cheese Sticks Recipe

Delicious Comfort Food: If you are a grilled cheese sandwich fan, these grilled cheese dippers are an easy recipe to make. Make them in the air fryer or oven. Serve alongside your favorite soups.
Great Appetizer or Snack: These Cheese dippers can be made with different cheeses and are perfect for dunking in sauces or served as a cheese sandwiches for a quick lunch or dinner.
Easy Recipe: This recipe comes together with simple ingredients and cooks really quickly.
Olive Oil or Melted Butter
Marinara Sauce or Ranch Dressing for Dipping

Ingredients Needed for Grilled Cheese Sticks

Mozzarella Cheese Block ~ or String Cheese
Sliced White Bread or Italian Bread
Egg Wash ~ egg + water
Panko Bread Crumbs
Olive Oil or Melted Butter
Marinara Sauce or Ranch Dressing for Dipping

How to Make Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Dippers

Cut the crust off of the bread and save to make breadcrumbs or discard.

Use a rolling pin to roll the bread into thin slices.
Cut mozzarella block into sticks.

Beat egg and water in a bowl.
Add panko bread crumbs to a shallow dish.

Roll one cheese stick in a bread slice.
Brush the edge of the bread with the egg wash to seal and the outside of the bread.
Roll in the panko and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
Repeat with remaining bread slices and cheese sticks.

Spray all sides of cheese sticks with olive oil.

Place in air fryer basket with space in between.

Cook in air fryer for 6 minutes at 400°until golden brown.

Serve immediately with marinara, ranch or warm tomato soup.

Recipe Tips & Variations

Yield: 6 Grilled Cheese Sticks
Variations: Add 1 tablespoon Italian Seasonings to the panko bread crumbs.
Best Cheeses: American cheese, cheddar cheese, gruyere or gouda cheese are great options.
Conventional Oven Directions: Bake on a lined baking sheet at 425° for 5 minutes, flip and cook another 5- 8 minutes until lightly browned and cheese is melted.
Stove Top Method: Cook in a nonstick pan or well seasoned cast iron skillet with melted butter over medium heat. Cook for 2 minutes, turn to cook on the other side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Storage: Grilled cheese stick sandwiches are best served immediately but can be stored in a zip top bag in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Reheat: Reheat in air fryer at 375° for 4- 6 minutes.

You’ll also like our Fried Bologna Grilled Cheese, Puff Pastry Cheese Twists or Cheesy Ranch Pickle Cruffins for a quick lunch or dinner!

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Favorite Air Fryer and Accessories

Cosori Air Fryer ~ This is the one I use for this recipe. I love how quiet it is and how simple it is to clean.
Accessories Kit ~ Handy accessories to make everything from cakes to eggs in the air fryer.
Oil Sprayer ~ We use this for all of our air fryer recipes and grilling recipes too.

More Delicious Air Fryer Recipes

Air Fryer Churro Apple Pie Bombs are the absolute best dessert and so easy to make with apple pie filling and canned biscuits.
Air Fryer Soft Pretzels are a quick pizza dough recipe that makes the most amazing soft pretzels, just like the ones at the mall food court!
Air Fryer Pretzel Dogs are one of our favorite quick and easy meals made in the air fryer. The kids can’t get enough of these.
We also love these Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks that are just as delicious as the frozen ones

This grilled cheese stick recipe is the easiest method I have found for making homemade a quick and easy snack or meal. The combination of the bread and panko bread crumbs makes the little cheese sandwiches crunchy on the outside and holds the melted cheese in the center.

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Easy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Easy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks are crispy and delicious on the outside with gooey melted cheese on the inside. A quick recipe that is ready to eat in about 15 minutes, start to finish!

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer appetizers, bacon grilled cheese, cheese sticks, grilled cheese dippers

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 6

Total Time 14

Servings Mozzarella Sticks

Calories 282kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

6 ounces block Mozzarella cheese or string cheese
6 slices of white bread
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
½ cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
marinara sauce optional for dipping
ranch dressing optional for dipping

Instructions

Remove the crust from the bread. Save for breadcrumbs or discard.
Using a rolling pin, roll the bread into thin slices.
Slice mozzarella into sticks, about 1/2 inch x 4 inches long – about the size of your bread slices.
Beat egg with water in a small bowl.
Pour panko into a shallow pie plate.
Wrap each mozzarella stick in a bread slice.
Brush the edge of the bread with egg wash and press to seal. Brush all over the outside of the bread.
Dredge through the Panko, pressing to coat on all sides.
Place on a lined baking sheet.
Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Spray cheese sticks with olive oil on all sides.
Place in air fryer, with space in between.
Cook at 400° for 6 minutes or until lightly browned and cheese is melted.
Serve with marinara or ranch.

Notes

Yield: 6 Grilled Cheese Sticks
Variations: Add 1 tablespoon Italian Seasonings to the panko bread crumbs.
Best Cheeses: American cheese, cheddar cheese, gruyere or gouda cheese are great options.
Conventional Oven Directions: Bake on a lined baking sheet at 425° for 5 minutes, flip and cook another 5- 8 minutes until lightly browned and cheese is melted.
Stove Top Method: Cook in a nonstick pan or well seasoned cast iron skillet with melted butter over medium heat. Cook for 2 minutes, turn to cook on the other side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Storage: Grilled cheese stick sandwiches are best served immediately but can be stored in a zip top bag in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Reheat: Reheat in air fryer at 375° for 4- 6 minutes.

Nutrition

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