In this article, we look at the top 5 most popular sandwiches in America. You can read about trends in the global sandwich industry by heading over to our article, Top 20 Most Popular Sandwiches in America, where we have also discussed about the health benefits of some of these sandwiches.
5. Club Sandwich
Score: 2.20
Club sandwiches are not just one of the most popular sandwiches in America, but also in the world. These are often prepared as triple-decker sandwiches and are commonly made with beef, chicken, or turkey. There is a theory that says that the sandwich got its name from either the Saratoga Club House or the Union Club, both in New York, and believed to be the places where club sandwiches were first made.
4. BLT
Score: 2.42
The bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich, abbreviated as BLT, is one of America’s most favorite sandwiches. It is a popular supper and dinner snack, and is often seasoned with sprouts, avocado and mayonnaise. Food experts say the bacon has to be crispy, crunchy and hot, whereas the tomatoes must be thinly sliced and fresh. McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD)’s Quarter Pounder BLT is one of its hottest selling food items on the menu. In 2018, it decided to replace frozen beef with fresh beef and resultantly sold 40 million (30%) more Quarter Pounders compared to the previous year.
3. Roast Beef Sandwich
Score: 2.50
The roast beef sandwich is made with rye bread, and consists of roasted beef, tomatoes and lettuce. You can also add other ingredients and spices to add up flavor. These sandwiches may be served cold or hot. Roast beef sandwiches are a specialty of Boston, where it is common to top these with cheese and BBQ sauce. It is one of the most popular sandwiches in America, and is available in most food chains, including Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX), Subway, and Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ:PBPB).
2. Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich
Score: 2.78
Bacon, egg and cheese sandwich is the second most popular sandwich in America, and belongs to the breakfast group of sandwiches. Place buttered, crispy chicken and scrambled eggs topped with cheese on a pair of toasted breads and you are good to go. McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD)’s Egg McMuffin is an example of a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich.
1. Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Score: 3.18
Grilled cheese sandwiches top our list of the most popular sandwiches in America. These are extremely easy and quick to make. All you need is cheese between two slices of bread, and heat it for a while until the cheese melts and the toast turns golden. A lot of Americans also prefer for the bread to be buttered from the outside, but you can even have it plain. The grilled cheese sandwich was first introduced in the United States in the 1920s.
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