We love sammies at our house no matter what the time of year. Hubby brings sandwiches to work most days and the kids and I love ‘em as well! Let’s face it, most of us were raised on soup and sandwiches for lunch. It’s just the American way as far as I’m concerned and apparently I’m not alone!
According to the first installment of the new “Hellmann’s® State of the Sandwich” Survey*, sandwich lovers believe they could survive a longer period of time not talking on their cell phones (29 days) or avoiding shopping (26 days) than going without their sub sandwiches (20 days). Sandwich love is not blind, however; the survey also revealed that a majority (84 percent) of American sandwich eaters say that how a sandwich is made is just as important as the ingredients used to make it.
To help celebrate America’s love “of all things sandwich,” Hellmann’s® and Best Foods® are partnering with Chef Bobby Flay to show families how to make real, simple, delicious sandwiches and to uncover unique and personal sandwich-making techniques.

“Everyone has an opinion about how to make the perfect sandwich, from the must-have ingredients to the highly personal sandwich architecture,” said Flay. “No matter the sandwich recipe, I always use Hellmann’s® mayonnaise to bring out the best in my sandwich, plus I have to cut the bread diagonally and only put condiments on one side of the bread to make it just right. That’s my idea of a perfect sandwich.
- The Hellmann’s® State of the Sandwich” Survey revealed that no one makes a sandwich like Momma! That’s right 33% of Americans who eat sandwiches credit their mom with teaching them how to make a great sandwich. And nearly three-quarters (71%) of moms with sandwich-loving kids say they serve their families the favorites they ate growing up.
- To cut or not to cut? Me? I like to cut my sandwiches on a diagonal. Close to ¾ (74% percent) typically take a knife to their sandwich after it’s been made, either slicing it diagonally (60%) or straight down the middle (38%). More sandwich eaters in the Midwest than those in other regions make sure that their crusts always remain on the bread (73% vs. 63%). They also prefer to eat their subs whole – not cut in half (34% vs. 23%).
- How do you dress your sandwich? Almost 2/3 (61%) would choose mayo over mustard (22%) or oil and vinegar (8%) if they could only use one type of condiment on their sandwiches for the rest of their lives! When it comes to applying their mayo, many of those who use this creamy condiment prefer to spread the love right on the bread, either on both slices (52%) or only on one side (33%). Who knew?
My Mom was a mayo lover! She literally could and did go through a jar in a weekend. She loved it that much. She was brand loyal too. She loved her Hellmann’s!

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i want to try the Parmesan crusted chicken recipe
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The Parmesan Crusted Chicken looks delicious.
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I love their good-ole mayo.
The Parmesan Crusted Chicken looks amazing! I love it in general and never would have thought to use mayo when making it! I’ll have to give that a try.
I’d like to try the mayo w/olive oil version. We don’t use as much mayo as when I grew up, but love Hellmans
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The recipe for Parmesan crusted chicken sounds good to me. I think it would be quick, easy and delicious.
I would love to try the supermoist chocolate mayo cake
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I Love me some mayo mmm with fries and all!! <3 PICK ME!! =D
The Disappearing Buffalo Chicken Dip looks really yummy.
THE HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN FINGERS SOUND GREAT AND WOULD BE A FOR SURE HIT WITH MY FAMILY.
Greek Salad Sandwich.. YUM!!!
SUPER-MOIST CHOCOLATE MAYO CAKE – I used to make mayonnaise cakes and they are yummy.
I think the Racers Tomato Mayo Sandwich would be good
parmesan crusted chicken looks yummy
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I love the Hellman’s light mayo!
The Parmesan Crusted Chicken looks absolutely delicious. The recipe can be found here:
http://www.hellmanns.us/promotions/ChickenChallenge/RecipeDetail.aspx
the chocolate cakes sound devine
Their PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN recipe sounds delicious!
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That Parmesan chicken looks really good
Chocolate cake! Interesting and looks great!
I’m craving that DISAPPEARING BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP right about now! YUM!
Shrimp salad roll? Did someone say shrimp salad roll? YUM! Thanks for this giveaway!
ARTICHOKE, OLIVE & FETA DIP — This sounds super yummy!!!
I think the Hellmann’s® Dijonnaise™ Creamy Dijon Mustard looks great. reejen at comcast dot net
I think the Parmesan Crusted Chicken sounds wonderful!
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I love all the recipes from Hellman’s, they are easy, fast and yuuuummmmmmmmmyyyyy!!!
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recipse sounds like a winner.
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Shrimp salad roll sounds amazing!!
You Cannot call it a sandwich until you spread Hellmann’s Mayomaise on it!
The greek salad sandwich looks good
The Parmesan Crusted Chicken looks delicious!
supermoist chocolate mayo cake!
I love Hellman’s Light!
I would like to make the Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe!
I love the PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN Recipe! Think I will make some this weekend!
The Hellmanns Honey mustard looks Yummy to me too! Bet I could coat some fish with it & some fish fry & they would BEEE BEEE delcious!
Love the shrimp roll recipe looks good. Use Hellmans’ light mayo in all my salad recipes and lunches.
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Hellmans makes the best sandwich. I ran out so had dry sandwich today:(
I’d like to try Hellman’s Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil.
Hellmann’s Dijonnaise Creamy Dijon Mustard would be nice to try
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The shrimp salad roll recipe looks great!
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Thanks for the great contest!
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I would like to win this one!
Hellman’s is THE mayonaise. Love all the easy recipes and look forward to trying some.
Parmesan Chive Potato Bake looks delicious!