The open-faced sandwich is a simple concept. It's pretty much just a normal sandwich that omits the top slice of bread. It's not groundbreaking. It's not revolutionary. But it's really, really good.

Why is it so much better than a regular sandwich? Well, think about it: the best part of the sandwich is almost always the filling. And when you have an open-faced sandwich, the filling-to-bread ratio is twice as high. This sandwich design is genius in its simplicty. And we have the Danish to thank for it.

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  • Bacon, Lettuce And Slow Roasted Tomato Sandwich

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  • Mexican Open-Faced Toasted Sandwich

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  • Swiss Mushroom Turkey Melts

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  • Southwest Open-Faced Sandwiches

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  • Grilled Open Faced Ciabatta

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  • Heirloom Tomato, Feta And Basil

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  • Portabella Open Faced Sandwich

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