Turkey Club Sandwich
Triple-decker toasted bread with turkey, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo—the American club sandwich built for lunch counters and weekend dinners. Cook bacon until crisp and steaming hot; toast the bread for structure.
🛒Ingredients
- 12 slices sandwich bread, toasted
- 3/4 pound sliced roasted turkey breast
- 8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp
- 8 leaves green leaf or iceberg lettuce
- 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Toothpicks for securing
🔧Kitchen Tools Needed
- Skillet
- Toaster
- Serrated knife
- Toothpicks
📝Instructions
- 1
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp and hot; drain on paper towels.
- 2
Toast all bread slices. Spread mayo on one side of each slice.
- 3
Build each club: bread, lettuce, tomato (season lightly), turkey, bacon, bread (mayo both sides), more lettuce/tomato/turkey/bacon, top bread. Press gently and secure with toothpicks.
- 4
Cut each sandwich into triangles and serve.
- 5
Best eaten fresh. Refrigerate components separately within 2 hours; reheat bacon until hot if making ahead.
🥗Nutrition Information
⚡Calories per serving: 610
🏷️Recipe Tags
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Chicken instead of turkey?
Yes—use sliced chicken breast cooked to 165°F.
Avocado?
Add sliced avocado for a California-style club.
Less bread?
Make a double-decker with 2 slices instead of 3.
Oven bacon?
Bake at 400°F on a rack 15–18 minutes until crisp.
Food safety?
Keep turkey refrigerated; cook bacon fully; chill leftovers within 2 hours.
