Request These Toppings To Upgrade Culver's Pot Roast Sandwich

Culver's is beloved in the Midwest and beyond for its signature ButterBurgers, Wisconsin cheese curds, and drool-worthy frozen custard. But before you order the fan favorites or try any number of Culver's sandwich hacks, consider one of the most underrated Culver's menu items, the pot roast sandwich. The hearty, nostalgic handheld has become a hidden gem for the chain with good reason.

Culver's uses premium chuck roast for its pot roast sandwich, which is slow-roasted for eight hours in a blend of herbs and spices until fall-apart tender, then hand-shredded. It comes on a toasted bun (which you can substitute for brioche or gluten-free), but it gets no toppings by default. It's a nod to Midwestern supper clubs of yore. In fact, the chain used to have plated pot roast dinners in addition to the sandwich, but Culver's has largely discontinued them.

As delicious as the O.G. is, there are a few toppings you can request to upgrade your pot roast sandwich. Cheese is a natural fit; choose between American, cheddar, and Swiss. Pickles, onions (raw or grilled), horseradish sauce, and mustard would likely pair especially well, as they'll maintain their proper textures and their sharp, acidic qualities complement the meat's savory richness. That said, ketchup, mayo, mushrooms, and jalapeños are fair game too. Avoid lettuce and tomato, which will wilt and turn the bread soggy, as well as bacon for fear of competing with the nuance of the pot roast.

Culver's pot roast sandwich, ordered as-is, contains 410 calories, 13 grams of fat, 40 grams of carbs, 8 grams of sugar, and 31 grams of protein. If you add cheese, it'll be 70 to 80 calories more. Other toppings range from zero calories (mustard, pickles) to 100 (mayonnaise). There's also Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce, which contains 110 calories.

Price varies by location, but the sandwich typically costs about $7.09, or $11.39 as a value basket with fries and a drink. Cheese costs 40 cents (some prefer cheese sauce over sliced). Bacon is the most expensive add-on at $1.50. Tomatoes and jalapeños cost 30 cents, while mushrooms are 70 cents. The rest (onions, lettuce, pickles, condiments, and sauces) are free.

Fans share plenty of praise for Culver's pot roast. "My first time trying the pot roast sandwich with cheese ... This dupe of the beef and cheddar from Arby's was insane. A little messy, but so very worth it. I got pickles and grilled onions," one Redditor explains. "Try beef pot roast with mayo, Swiss cheese, and pickles!" another recommends. "I pretty much always get the pot roast sandwiches ... I could get a normal burger and fries, but pot roast and cheese curds are special," writes another Redditor. "Sometimes I add mushrooms, grilled onions, and BBQ sauce," adds a fourth. Culver's coleslaw is another topping to consider.