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The British Sandwich Association has spoken, the results are in and we, for one, are shocked...
Ah the humble sandwich, there are so many different, delicious sandwich filling options – and everyone has their favourite. But which are the most popular sandwiches in the country?
We’re glad you asked. The clever bods at The British Sandwich Association have released their annual list of Britain’s best-loved butties and there has been a shock in the sandwich world – the beloved BLT is no longer Number One!
But what could have possibly knocked this sandwich legend off the top spot? Click through to find out – you’re in for a shock…
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A lunch box classic and perfect if you're on a budget, this fishy favourite is the nation's 9th most popular sandwich.
How to make it yourself: Simple! Add some mayo to a tin of tuna, season and stir in some tinned sweetcorn.
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A surprising entry for some, the popularity of the Southern-fried chicken sandwich proves the American trend is here to stay.
How to make it yourself: Buy or make your own
Southern-fried chicken and layer it with fresh tomatoes, lettuce and mayo.
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While admittedly most chicken and stuffing sandwiches you get in the shops don't look like this beauty, the classic combo of spicy stuffing and chicken is always a winner.
How to make it yourself: This one's perfect for leftovers: scoop together the stuffing and chicken - and any other bits you fancy - and sandwich them between two buttered slices of bread.
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Old fashioned but not out of fashion, the egg and cress sandwich is a firm favourite of the nation.
How to make it yourself: Hard boil your eggs, allow to cool, remove the shell and mix with mayo, then add a layer of fresh cress to your sandwich.
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A pub classic, the flavours of the traditional make-it-yourself dish can often be found put together in a supermarket version.
How to make it yourself: For a traditional Ploughman's, you simply serve up cheese, chutney or pickle and some salad with a thick wedge of bread and invite your guests to construct their own sandwiches.
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A simple yet effective filling, combining chicken with salad is as tasty out of a sandwich as it is in it.
How to make it yourself: To mayo or not to mayo - that is the question. Cooked chicken is delicious with lettuce, tomato and a cucumber.
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Once sitting pretty in the top spot, the mighty BLT has been knocked back to third but we still love the simple beauty of the three-piece combination of bacon, lettuce and tomato.
How to make it yourself: Fry up some bacon and allow to cool, add sliced tomatoes and lettuce - and a spot of mayo - and voila!
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A divisive but popular sandwich, the prawn mayo is high in the chart for its simplicity. It's a sandwich for days when you just want to eat.
How to make it yourself: Buy some pre-cooked prawns and stir through some mayo - that's it!
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And the winner is... chicken and bacon!
A classic cooking combination, the salty bacon brings a lovely burst of flavour to the chicken.
How to make it yourself: Stir cooked chicken with mayo and line the sandwich with cooled, cooked bacon and add a little salad,
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