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Artichoke Melts

Submitted by: Jill Gross 
This open-faced egg and artichoke melts are a favorite at Jill Gross' home in Roselle, Illinois. 'The Dijon mustard adds a nice zip, making them more exciting than plain grilled cheese,' she says. 'When my husband can't make it home for dinner, I treat myself to this sandwich instead of making a whole meal.' 
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Mozzarella Tuna Melts

Submitted by: Jo Maasberg 
While the soup simmers, Jo assembles tasty Mozzarella Tuna Melts. 'Our daughter's home economics teacher shared the recipe for these all-American favorites,' she notes. Using a mini food processor to chop the celery and onion for the filling helps shave preparation time. Then Jo just pops the sandwiches in the oven. 
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Apple-Curry Tuna Melts

Submitted by: Edie DeSpain 
From Logan, Utah, Edie DeSpain relates, 'You'll want to make plenty of these delicious open-faced sandwiches because your family will come back for seconds.' Curry powder puts a twist on traditional tuna salad, adding a colorful appearance and delightful taste. 
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Open-Faced Crab Melts

Submitted by: Florence McClelland 
'Over the years, I've seen these versatile sandwiches please guests at occasions from fancy teas to last-minute suppers,' writes Florence McClelland, Fredonia, New York. 'To serve them as appetizers, I add some chili sauce and a little prepared horseradish to the crab mixture,' she notes. 
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Tropical Tuna Melts

Submitted by: Renee Sagmoe 
Bring the taste of the Caribbean to your kitchen with these open-faced sandwiches. Renée Sagmoe of Champlin, Minnesota uses pineapple rings to add a tangy twist to traditional tuna melts. 'Consider replacing the English muffins with bagels,' she suggests. 
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Supreme Bagel Pizzas

Submitted by: Michele Potter 
'We used to enjoy pizza bagel bites from the freezer section, but found they weren't filling unless we made quite a few,' writes Michel Potter from Caledonia, Michigan. 'Now we use whole bagels to prepare a heartier meal that's ready in a jiffy. It's nice that we can each add our favorite toppings.' 
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Cran-Orange Turkey Bagel

Submitted by: Tanya Smeins 
'I adapted the recipe for this tasty turkey sandwich from a deli where I worked,' recalls Tanya Smeins of Kalamazoo, Michigan. 'To make it easier to eat, we often dip each bite into the cranberry mixture instead of spreading it inside.' 
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Cheese Steak Subs

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Thin slices of roast beef are topped with peppers, onions and cheese to create this satisfying stacked sandwich. It's quick-to-fix, flavorful and sure to please even the biggest appetite. Accompany it with deli potato salad and peanut butter brownies...or serve frozen french fries and store-bought sugar cookies for dessert. 
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Open-Faced Sandwich Supreme

Submitted by: Phyllis Smith 
'My husband and I first sampled this delicious open-faced sandwich at a restaurant,' writes Phyllis Smith of Mariposa, California. 'It seemed so easy, I duplicated it at home. It's also tasty with cheese sauce in place of hollandaise sauce or asparagus instead of broccoli,' she says. 
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Giant Sandwich

Submitted by: Mildred Sherrer 
This lovely layered loaf from Mildred Sherrer of Bay City, Texas is definitely not your everyday sandwich. Piled high with a variety of fillings, the wedges are great for a special occasion when served warm from the oven. 
 

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