The Kitchn: These 5-ingredient sandwiches are the best road trip food you can make
With a handful of pantry ingredients and a few minutes of prep, you can pack a cooler full of car-ride-ready sandwiches that both you and the kids will enjoy. These portable, mess-free sammies are the best type of road trip fuel: They'll fill you up (saving you from greasy drive-through fare), and they won't leave the car a total mess of crumbs. From apple, brie and turkey to a peanut butter and granola-filled wrap, there's something here for every passenger.
6 (5-ingredient) easy car sandwiches
Serving size: Each of these recipes yields 1 sandwich but can easily be scaled up.
The bread: You'll want to skip soft sandwich bread, which is prone to sogginess. Instead, these sandwiches are built on heartier breads like crusty baguettes, kaiser rolls or tortillas.
The protein: Proteins range from turkey, ham and bacon to vegetarian-friendly eggs and avocado.
The extras: The remaining three ingredients are what give these sandwiches texture and flavor. They range from cheese to fruit to condiments, like mustard and mayo.
The storage: Warm sandwiches, like the peanut butter wrap, should be wrapped in foil (though you can also serve them cold). The rest should be wrapped in parchment paper and packed in a resealable plastic bag, or a cloth napkin secured with a string.
1. Apple, Brie, Dijon and Turkey Sandwich
Split 1 (6-inch) piece French baguette in half lengthwise. Spread 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard on the cut sides of baguette. Cut 2 ounces brie cheese into 1/4-inch thick slices and place on the bottom half of the baguette. Top with 6 thin slices Granny Smith apple and 4 ounces thinly sliced roast turkey. Close the sandwich with the top half of the baguette.
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