Club Sandwiches
The club sandwich is a formidable combination of three kinds of meat and three slices of bread. Once you have all the ingredients, it’s very simple to prepare this iconic mile-high sandwich at home, which is a favorite among delis and diners. We promise that in only ten minutes, you will have a stunning meal that will turn any week into a memorable one. Continue reading to learn all you need to know to make this layered lunch a regular:
How is a club sandwich made?
Three slices of toasted bread are layered with three different varieties of meat (ham, turkey, and bacon), lettuce, tomato, and cheddar cheese in this classic sandwich. Although stacking may appear laborious, we assure you that it is what gives this sandwich its flavorful punch. If you want to create the traditional club, follow the stacking sequence as it is vital and traditional!
Since bread is one of the main ingredients in this dish, we advise you to choose carefully. Choose a high-quality, freshly sliced type (artisan sourdough is highly recommended), and lightly toast it to the point where the butter melts in while you spread it. The structural integrity of the sandwich is further enhanced by toasting, and the layers of flavor are given a hint of richness by buttering.
You can add some heat to this traditional sandwich by substituting some components, if you want to break with tradition. Among our best swaps, perhaps? Swap the deli ham for the prettier and marginally more flavored mortadella. You can use veggie or turkey bacon instead of the bacon if you’d like things to be a little lighter.
Ingredients
- 3 pieces sliced bread
- Butter, softened
- 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- Romaine
- 2 tomato slices
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pieces bacon, cooked
- 1 thick slice cheddar
- 2 slices turkey
- 2 slices ham
Directions
- Step 1Toast bread until golden, then spread a thin layer of butter on both sides of every slice.
- Step 2Spread mayonnaise on one side of one slice of bread. Top with lettuce and tomato slices, then season lightly with salt and pepper. Place bacon slices on top.
- Step 3Spread mayonnaise on both sides of a second piece of bread and place on top of bacon. Top with cheddar, turkey, and ham. Spread mayonnaise on one side of the last piece of bread and place on top of sandwich, mayo side down.
- Step 4 Secure with toothpicks and cut into 4 triangles.
ERIK BERNSTEIN
