Classic Club Sandwich (Printable)
Triple-layered sandwich with chicken, bacon, fresh lettuce, tomatoes and creamy mayo.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 8 slices cooked bacon
02 - 2 cooked chicken breasts, sliced, or 7 oz roasted turkey breast, sliced
→ Bread & Spreads
03 - 12 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread
04 - 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional, for toasting)
→ Vegetables
06 - 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
07 - 8 leaves romaine or iceberg lettuce
→ Seasonings
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Toast all 12 slices of bread in a toaster or on a grill pan until golden brown. Lightly butter each slice if desired for added richness.
02 - Spread mayonnaise evenly over one side of each toasted bread slice.
03 - Place 4 bread slices mayonnaise-side up on a flat work surface. Top each with lettuce leaves, followed by several tomato slices. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
04 - Place a second slice of bread mayonnaise-side up on top of each assembled first layer. Arrange sliced chicken or turkey over the bread, then lay cooked bacon strips on top.
05 - Top the bacon and meat layer with additional lettuce leaves.
06 - Place the final slice of bread mayonnaise-side down on top of each sandwich to complete the triple-layered stack.
07 - Insert cocktail sticks through all four corners of each sandwich to hold the layers together. Using a sharp knife, cut each sandwich diagonally into quarters, forming triangle portions.
08 - Arrange the sandwich triangles on a platter and serve immediately alongside potato chips or dill pickles if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The satisfying crunch of toasted bread against creamy mayo makes every bite exciting
- Assembly is forgiving enough that kids can help build their own towers
02 -
- Skip the butter step if serving these later or the bread will toughen up
- Cocktail sticks are essential unless you want your sandwich to collapse on the first bite
03 -
- Grill the assembled sandwich in butter for a Monte Cristo variation
- Place a damp paper towel under the serving platter to keep it from sliding