Classic Turkey Club (Print Page)

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

# What You 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

# Directions:

01 - Toast all bread slices until golden brown.
02 - Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
03 - Arrange three slices of toast and spread each with 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise.
04 - On the first slice, add half the lettuce, half the turkey, and season with salt and pepper.
05 - Place the second slice of toast mayonnaise side down on the first layer and spread 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise on top.
06 - Layer tomato slices and crispy bacon atop the second slice, then add the 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 -
  • It comes together in 25 minutes flat, making it perfect for lunch when you're hungry and impatient.
  • The contrast between crispy bacon, cold lettuce, and warm toasted bread creates a texture experience that never gets old.
  • You can taste every layer distinctly, and that layering is kind of meditative to build.
02 -
  • The lettuce leaf between the bread and tomato isn't just garnish—it's a moisture barrier that keeps your toast from getting soggy, and I learned this the hard way after my first soggy disaster.
  • Don't skip the toasting step; it transforms the bread from soft and forgettable to structured and flavorful enough to stand up to everything you're loading on top.
03 -
  • If your mayonnaise is too thick to spread easily on warm toast, let it sit out for a minute so it softens and glides on without tearing your bread.
  • The cocktail stick isn't decoration—it holds everything in place and makes those quarters actually achievable without the whole thing sliding apart mid-bite.
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