Open-Faced Sandwich Recipes

Open-face sandwiches free you up to pile the toppings high and require utensils. Here, six delicious and satisfying open-face sandwiches made better with the bread beneath.

Brioche with Prosciutto, Gruyère, and Egg

© JOHNNY MILLER

This sumptuous open-face sandwich is topped with gooey, melted cheese, salty prosciutto, and a runny egg.

Open-Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches

© Tina Rupp

A smoky version of eggplant Parmesan, this crunchy, crusty sandwich is made entirely on the grill.

Tomato, Prosciutto, and Gruyère Sandwiches

© James Merrell

Chef Daniel Humm’s broiled open-face cheese sandwiches make a terrific snack or a decadent lunch.

Greek Salad Sandwiches

© Martin Morrell

This is Greek salad perfection: chef Michael Psilakis tops warm bread with garlicky red-pepper tzatziki and a piquant combo of cucumbers, olives, peperoncini, tomatoes, radishes, greens, and feta.

Smoked Salmon Smørrebrød

© Marcus Nilsson

This gorgeous open-face rye sandwich topped with smoked salmon, tart apple, shaved fennel, and dill makes for an ideal lunch.

Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

© Eva Kolenko

F&W culinary director at large Justin Chapple makes these vegetarian sandwiches with plenty of chickpeas, onion, lemon juice, and dill.