Introduction

The classic club sandwich is a timeless favorite known for its layers of savory meats, fresh vegetables, and crispy bacon, all nestled between toasted bread. This recipe offers a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or a casual dinner. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create a deli-style sandwich right at home.

The image shows a thick sandwich cut in half and stacked, with six visible layers between two slices of toasted bread that are golden brown with a slightly crisp texture. The layers from top to bottom include thin red tomato slices, pink ham or turkey, fresh green leafy lettuce, a layer of white creamy spread, sliced pale pink turkey or chicken meat, and melted yellow cheese. The sandwich is held together with wooden picks and placed on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

12 slices bread (white or sourdough), toasted
8 slices turkey breast, sliced
8 strips bacon, cooked until crispy
4 slices ham (optional, adds extra flavor layer)
4 leaves iceberg lettuce, washed and dried
2 tomatoes, sliced into thick rounds
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced into rings
1 avocado (optional), sliced
4 tbsp mayonnaise, for spreading
Salt and pepper, to season tomatoes (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Toast 12 slices of bread until golden brown. Let them cool slightly to prevent sogginess but keep warm for easy assembly.
Step 2: Cook bacon strips until crispy. Slice tomatoes and avocado, wash and dry lettuce, and have all spreads ready.
Step 3: Spread mayonnaise on the first slice of toasted bread. Layer with iceberg lettuce, turkey slices, and crispy bacon.
Step 4: Place a second slice of toast on top, spreading mayonnaise on both sides. Add more lettuce, tomato slices, and season with salt and pepper.
Step 5: Add the final toast slice on top. Press gently, insert toothpicks into the four corners to hold the sandwich together, and cut diagonally into four triangles.
Step 6: Serve your club sandwich with a side of chips and a pickle spear for that full diner-style experience.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add the optional ham and avocado slices to one of the layers.
Use sourdough bread for a tangier taste and sturdier hold.
Try substituting mayonnaise with flavored aioli or mustard for a twist.
To avoid a soggy sandwich, ensure the bread is well toasted and avoid overloading with watery ingredients.

Storage

For the best texture, it’s recommended to eat the club sandwich fresh. If you need to store it, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Reheat gently in a toaster oven to crisp the bread again, but avoid microwaving as it can make the bread soggy.

How to Serve

A thick sandwich cut into two triangular halves is stacked on a wooden board, each half secured with two toothpicks. The sandwich has three layers of toasted white bread with a golden brown, slightly crispy texture. Between the first and second slice, there is melted yellow cheese and fresh red tomato slices. Above that, there are green leafy lettuce and crispy bacon strips. Then comes a thick layer of thinly sliced turkey meat. The sandwich is rich with layers visible and neatly arranged, showing moist, fresh, and crispy textures. The background is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make a vegetarian version of the club sandwich?

Yes, simply omit the turkey, bacon, and ham, and add extra layers of avocado, tomato, cucumber, and cheese for a delicious vegetarian alternative.

What type of bread works best for a club sandwich?

White or sourdough bread toasted to a golden crisp works best as it holds the sandwich together nicely without becoming soggy.

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A classic and hearty best club sandwich featuring layers of toasted bread, turkey breast, crispy bacon, ham, fresh veggies, and creamy mayonnaise. Perfectly assembled for a satisfying and flavorful meal with optional avocado for extra creaminess.

Author: Toney
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
Category: Lunch
Method: Toasting and Assembling
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Bread

12 slices bread (white or sourdough), toasted

Meat

8 slices turkey breast, sliced
8 strips bacon, cooked until crispy
4 slices ham (optional)

Vegetables

4 leaves iceberg lettuce, washed and dried
2 tomatoes, sliced into thick rounds
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced into rings
1 avocado (optional), sliced

Condiments

4 tbsp mayonnaise
Salt & pepper, to season tomatoes (optional)

Instructions

Toast Bread: Toast 12 slices of bread until golden brown. Allow them to cool slightly to avoid sogginess but keep warm for easy assembly.
Prep Ingredients: Cook the bacon strips until crispy. Slice the tomatoes into thick rounds, wash and dry the lettuce leaves, thinly slice the red onion, and slice the avocado if using. Have mayonnaise and seasonings ready.
Assemble First Layer: Spread mayonnaise evenly on one slice of toasted bread. Layer with a full leaf of iceberg lettuce, followed by sliced turkey breast and crispy bacon strips.
Add Second Layer: Place a second slice of toast on top, spreading mayonnaise on both sides. Add another leaf of lettuce, layer thick tomato slices, season with salt and pepper, and add thinly sliced red onion and avocado slices if desired.
Final Assembly: Top with the last slice of toast. Gently press the sandwich together, insert 4 toothpicks at each corner to hold the layers in place, and cut diagonally into four triangles for serving.
Serve Sandwich: Serve the club sandwich immediately with a side of chips and a pickle spear for a classic diner-style meal experience.