Classic Turkey Club Sandwich (Print Version)

Triple-layer sandwich with turkey, bacon, crisp lettuce, tomato, and creamy mayo on toasted bread.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 7 oz cooked turkey breast, sliced
02 - 4 slices bacon

→ Bread & Spread

03 - 6 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread
04 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise

→ Vegetables

05 - 4 leaves romaine or iceberg lettuce
06 - 1 large tomato, sliced

→ Seasoning

07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste

# How-To:

01 - Toast the bread slices until golden brown.
02 - Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
03 - Spread 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise on each of three slices of toast.
04 - On the first slice, layer half the lettuce and half the turkey. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
05 - Place a second slice of toast mayonnaise side down on the first layer and spread 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise on top.
06 - Layer tomato slices and bacon, followed by remaining lettuce and turkey. Season again if desired.
07 - Top with the last slice of toast. Press gently and secure corners with cocktail sticks if desired.
08 - Cut each sandwich diagonally into quarters and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between crispy toast, warm turkey, and cool fresh lettuce creates this incredible texture party in your mouth
  • It transforms ordinary leftover turkey into something that feels like a restaurant quality lunch without any fancy techniques
02 -
  • Slicing tomatoes right before assembly keeps them from making your bread soggy
  • Pressing gently on the finished sandwich helps everything stick together when you cut it
03 -
  • A serrated knife cuts through these layers without squishing everything
  • Room temperature ingredients stack more neatly than cold ones straight from the fridge
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