Classic Club Sandwich
A towering triple-decker club sandwich layered with roast turkey, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on toasted bread. A diner classic made at home.
By Tasty Nest Recipes Editorial TeamPublished
25 min total 2 sandwiches (8 quarters)Easy
Photo: hepp · CC BY 2.0. Illustrative photo; your results may look different.
About this recipe
The club sandwich is a lunch-counter classic: three slices of toasted bread stacked with roast turkey, crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise, then cut into triangles and held together with cocktail picks.
The trick to a club that does not slide apart is toasting the bread well, spreading mayo on every layer to help it stick, and pressing the sandwich gently before cutting.
Equipment you'll need
- Skillet or baking sheet
- Toaster
- Cocktail picks
Tips for success
- Toast the bread well; soft bread squashes under the weight of three layers.
- Use a serrated knife and a gentle sawing motion so the layers stay put.
- Pat the tomato slices dry with a paper towel to stop the toast going soggy.
Substitutions and variations
- Use sliced chicken breast or ham instead of turkey.
- Add a slice of cheddar or Swiss to the turkey layer.
- Swap the mayo for avocado mash.
Storage
To store: Club sandwiches are best eaten fresh. Refrigerate any leftovers, wrapped, and eat within 1 day; keep perishable fillings refrigerated and do not leave them out for more than 2 hours.
Recipe
Classic Club Sandwich
A towering triple-decker club sandwich layered with roast turkey, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on toasted bread. A diner classic made at home.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Yield
- 2 sandwiches (8 quarters)
- Level
- Easy
Ingredients
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Instructions
Step 1: Cook the bacon
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp. Drain on paper towels and cut each slice in half.
Step 2: Toast the bread
Toast all 6 slices of bread until golden and firm.
Step 3: Build the first layer
Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice. On 2 slices, layer half the turkey and a lettuce leaf. Top each with a second slice of toast, mayo side down.
Step 4: Add the second layer
Spread mayonnaise on the top of the middle slices. Add the bacon and tomato slices, seasoned with a little salt and pepper, then finish with the last slices of toast, mayo side down.
Step 5: Secure and cut
Press each sandwich gently, insert 4 cocktail picks in a square pattern and cut diagonally into quarters with a sharp serrated knife.
Cuisine: American · Course: Lunch
Estimated nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 540
- Protein
- 31 g
- Fat
- 26 g
- Carbs
- 45 g
- Fibre
- 4 g
- Sugars
- 6 g
Approximate values estimated from typical nutrition data for the listed ingredients, excluding optional toppings and serving suggestions. Actual values vary with brands, portion sizes and substitutions. Not verified by a dietitian or laboratory analysis.
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