These hoagie sandwiches are guaranteed to please.
Our Favorite Hoagie Sandwich Recipes
Updated on Feb. 15, 2024
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Italian Sausage Hoagies
Total Time
4 hours 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In southeastern Wisconsin, our cuisine is influenced by both Germans and Italians who immigrated to this area. When preparing this recipe, we often substitute German bratwurst for the Italian sausage, so we blend the two influences with delicious results. —Craig Wachs, Racine, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 509 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 1451mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein.
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Contest-Winning Bavarian Meatball Hoagies
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
12 sandwiches
From the Recipe Creator:
When my husband is not manning the grill, I count on my slow cooker. These meatballs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser when I serve them as a party appetizer or spooned over crusty rolls and topped with cheese for irresistible sandwiches. —Peggy Rios, Mechanicsville, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 643 calories, 36g fat (18g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1302mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein.
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Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Total Time
4 hours 10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The slow cooker not only makes this an easy meal, it keeps the pork tender, saucy and loaded with flavor. —Beki Kosydar-Krantz, Mayfield, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 402 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1181mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.
4/25
Air-Fryer Shrimp Po’Boys
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband loves crispy coconut shrimp and po'boys, so I combined them with a spicy remoulade and voila! This air-fryer shrimp is a big hit with family and friends and is frequently requested. For catfish po'boys, substitute cornmeal for the coconut and add a few minutes to the cooking time. —Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 716 calories, 40g fat (16g saturated fat), 173mg cholesterol, 944mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein.
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Italian Beef Hoagies
Total Time
8 hours 25 min
Servings
18 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You’ll need just five ingredients to feed a crowd these tender and tangy Italian beef sandwiches. On weekends, I start the roast the night before, so I can shred it in the morning. —Lori Piatt, Danville, Illinois. Learn to make this TikTok viral Italian grinder sandwich.
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 346 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 674mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein.
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Chicken Sub
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've been part of the Food Services staff at Appalachian State University for 33 years. One summer we created this flavorful sandwich that combines seasoned grilled chicken, Swiss cheese and sauteed mushrooms and onions. Thousands of students have enjoyed this wonderful sub since then. —Jane Hollar, Vilas, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 709 calories, 29g fat (9g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 1478mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 35g protein.
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Balsamic Beef Hoagies
Total Time
5 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
All my boys (big and small) like sandwiches, and balsamic beef is a welcome change from pulled barbecue chicken. We use leftovers in quesadillas, on pizza or with rice. You can find more family-friendly recipes at my blog, theseasonedmom.com. —Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 549 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 669mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein.
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Italian Sausage Sandwich
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a casual but hearty meal, try these saucy subs created by our Test Kitchen. Full of traditional Italian flavor, these sandwiches are a snap to make.
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 552 calories, 28g fat (8g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 1532mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein.
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Sausage and Peppers Sandwich
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sausage with peppers was always on the table when I was growing up. Here's how to do it the easy way: Just grab a sheet pan and the ingredients, then let the oven do the work. —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 315 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 672mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
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Bacon-Turkey Subs
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
On balmy fall days, this sweet and smoky sandwich is a big treat. When it gets colder, we pull out our countertop grill to make melts. Just switch to pita bread. —Rachel Bindulski, Corolla, NC
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 524 calories, 27g fat (12g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 1202mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.
11/25
Slow-Cooker Meatball Sandwiches
Total Time
3 hours 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our approach to meatball sandwiches is a simple one: Cook the meatballs low and slow, load them into hoagie buns, and top them with provolone and pepperoncini. —Stacie Nicholls, Spring Creek, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 526 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 1674mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 32g protein.
12/25
Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves Buffalo chicken wings, but the frying makes them unhealthy. This recipe takes out some of the fat yet lets us enjoy the same amazing taste. —Terri McKenzie, Wilmington, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 398 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 2212mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.
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Polynesian Pulled Chicken
Total Time
3 hours 30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love the aroma of pork as it cooks but don't eat pork, so I make a pulled chicken with coconut and pineapple for a Polynesian twist. —Becky Walch, Manteca, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 523 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 1431mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 40g protein.
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Garlic Bread Tuna Melts
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
There's something extra comforting about a tuna melt on a chilly day. Take it up a few notches with garlic, cheese and tomatoes. —Aimee Bachmann, Bellevue, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 704 calories, 41g fat (19g saturated fat), 146mg cholesterol, 1314mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 49g protein.
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Italian Beef Sandwiches
Total Time
8 hours 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With only a few ingredients, this roast beef is a snap to throw together. And after cooking all day, the meat is wonderfully tender. —Lauren Adamson, Layton, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 278 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 735mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.
16/25
Turkey-Jalapeno Sandwiches
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When a turkey sandwich meets modern Thai, it’s a fun mix of classic and trendy food. I love it when my mixing and matching turns out so tasty. —Stacy Mullens, Gresham, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 483 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 1500mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein.
17/25
Mushroom Pastrami Hoagies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband is a firefighter, so I make easy meals I can deliver to him. He likes pastrami, but ham or roast beef also work for hoagies. —Deanna Eads, Kingman, AZ
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 572 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 1787mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 43g protein.
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Philly Cheesesteak
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This cheesesteak, an iconic sandwich in Philly, is a bestseller at Pat's King of Steaks restaurant. Patrons praise its thinly cut beef and crusty Italian rolls. —Frank Olivieri, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich (calculated without optional ingredeints or cheese): 714 calories, 49g fat (12g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein.
19/25
Meatball Sub
Total Time
4 hours 25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is one of those recipes you always come back to. A flavorful tomato sauce and mildly spiced meatballs make a hearty sandwich filling, or they can be served over pasta. I broil the meatballs first to quickly brown them. —Jean Glacken, Elkton, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 501 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 1410mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein.
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Philly Cheesesteak
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This cheesesteak, an iconic sandwich in Philly, is a bestseller at Pat's King of Steaks restaurant. Patrons praise its thinly cut beef and crusty Italian rolls. —Frank Olivieri, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich (calculated without optional ingredeints or cheese): 714 calories, 49g fat (12g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein.
21/25
Slow-Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
Total Time
8 hours 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These hot sandwiches make a standout addition to any buffet line. Make sure to have plenty of small cups of broth for everyone to grab. It's dipping perfection! —Holly Neuharth, Mesa, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich with 1/3 cup juices: 456 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 722mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 35g protein.
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Philly Cheese Sandwiches
Total Time
8 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm a big fan of cheesesteaks, and in this throw-together recipe my slow cooker does all the work. It's a win-win. —Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 546 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 40g protein.
24/25
Chicago-Style Beef Rolls
Total Time
8 hours 20 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I have fond memories of eating these big, messy sandwiches at a neighbor's house when I was growing up. Freeze any extras and save for another meal! —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich (calculated without optional toppings): 418 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 771mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein.
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Shrimp Po’Boys with Pineapple Slaw
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This twist on the traditional po'boy sandwich adds flavor and veggies while reducing fat and calories. For a smoked flavor, grill the shrimp. For a lower-carb option, serve the po'boy open-faced on a baguette half. —Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 420 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 1430mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein.
