Open-Faced Sandwich Recipes For The Ages (PHOTOS)

Open-Faced Sandwiches: Because One Slice Is Better Than Two

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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Open Faced Turkey And Gravy Sandwich
Simply Recipes
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Open-Faced Heirloom Tomato Sandwiches
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Open-Faced Hummus And Veg. Sandwich
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Salmon, Radish And Apple Sandwich
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Open-Faced Egg Sandwiches with Chard, Bacon and Garlic
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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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Open Faced Turkey Sandwich (GF)
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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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