Classic Club Sandwich

This classic New York club sandwich recipe is layered with smoky ham, roasted turkey, smoked bacon, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise spread on every slice of this triple-toasted bread extravaganza.  My family and I just love this tasty sandwich and I think I even have my picky son hooked on them.

Epic Club Sandwich

Learn how to make the ultimate club sandwich with bacon, turkey, ham, and cheddar, step by step. This classic and delicious sandwich is perfect for any meal or occasion! Everyone loves a great sandwich! They sure seem to hit the mark for those weekend lunches when you need to pull them together quickly so you can finish the rest of your chores. This sandwich, the French Dip, the Monte Cristo sandwich, and the Hot Brown are just a few of our many favorites.

Traditional Ingredients Equals Best Club Sandwich

• Bread – bakery quality white or wheat and not sliced thick
• Butter – salted or unsalted
• Mayonnaise – Duke’s is the best
• Turkey – sandwich sliced from the deli
• Tomatoes – sun-ripened slicing tomatoes
• Salt
• Cheddar cheese – sandwich sliced from the deli
• Ham – sandwich sliced from the deli
• Bacon – crispy cooked (how to cook bacon in the oven)
• Lettuce – leaf lettuce or iceberg lettuce

How to make a Classic Club Sandwich

Start by toasting the bread, then lightly butter both sides of each toast slice. Spread some mayo on one side of each of those slices. Layer turkey, tomato slices, and cheddar cheese in that order on one of those slices. Place another piece of the toast on top of that mayonnaise side up. Layer with ham, bacon, and lettuce. Top with another slice of toast mayonnaise side down. Stick toothpicks in the four sides of the top bread slice (see picture). Then, slice into triangular pieces with a sharp or serrated knife.  Or better yet, use an electric knife if you have one.  Serve with potato chips, French fries, Southern potato salad, soup, or creamy coleslaw.

Recipe Tips

• Use thinly sliced bread. I like to use classic white or whole wheat. This sandwich has three slices of toast, and it gets fairly tall, so you don’t want it to get so tall that you can not secure it with a toothpick or eat it.
• Likewise slice your tomatoes thin and don’t pile on the lettuce too thick.
• Cook your bacon in the oven at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.  Use an old baking sheet or cover a newer one with parchment paper. I have an old baking sheet that I keep around just for bacon.
• Best Tip – for a neat appearance, trim any excess lettuce with kitchen scissors. 
• This sandwich is best enjoyed promptly or shortly after being made.

Recipe variations

Are you tired of the classic club and looking for something a little different?  Try some of these fun ideas and change things up a bit.

• Protein – try sliced chicken breast, roast beef, fried egg, or even tuna or salmon
• Cheese – try Pepper Jack, American, Provolone, or Swiss Cheese
• Veggies  – try sliced avocado, red onion, pea tendrils, arugula, or radish sprouts
• Spreads – try guacamole, mustard, aioli, or Southern Comeback Sauce

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