• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

A Pinch of Healthy

Simple, tasty recipes with a healthy twist

Display Search Bar
Follow me on FacebookFollow me on InstagramFollow me on PinterestFollow me on TwitterFollow me on YouTube
  • About
    • About Me
    • Contact Me
    • Work With Me
    • My Cancer Diagnosis
    • Privacy Policy
  • Resources
    • Resources for Bloggers
    • How I Turned My Food Blog Into a Career
    • Shop My Favorites
      • Favorite Kitchen Goodies
  • Recipes
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • Instant Pot
    • Main Dishes
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Basics
    • Desserts
    • Recipe Index
  • Shop
    • My Amazon Store
Home » Food » Recipes » Sandwiches » Classic Homemade Club Sandwich Recipe

Classic Homemade Club Sandwich Recipe

90068 shares
  • Share311
  • X
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

A club sandwich is a delicious deli classic, and it is so easy to make yourself at home. So I am sharing my super easy club sandwich recipe with y’all.🙌🏻

Club sandwich closeup with turkey, ham, bacon, colby jack cheese, lettuce tomato and bacon

This classic club sandwich recipe is really very simple to make too. And during summer, you can totally pass this off as dinner.💁🏼‍♀️😉 

What is a club sandwich?

A club sandwich, also called a clubhouse sandwich, is a popular sandwich of toasted bread, sliced cooked turkey, ham or fried bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. A signature feature of a club sandwich is using three pieces of bread – with one slice used as a separator in the middle. It is one of the most iconic sandwiches out there.

It is an American classic, often served in delis, country clubs and other restaurants, often accompanied with potato chips or potato salad.

How to make a club sandwich

The first step is to start of with the most tasty ingredients you can find. I am totally a Trader Joe’s girl over here. So most of my ingredients came from there.

Ham, turkey, colby jack cheese, tomatoes on a bamboo cutting board

To make this traditional club sandwich recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

  • bread slices of choice – whole grain bread, white bread, etc.
  • Mayonaise (I recommend Duke’s, Hellmann’s or Trader Joe’s)
  • crisp lettuce
  • tomato slices
  • salt and black pepper to taste (on the tomatoes)
  • sliced deli ham
  • sliced deli turkey
  • cooked bacon
  • Colby jack cheese slice (or cheese of choice – cheddar and Swiss work great too)

Pro tip: I use the Trader Joe’s pre-cooked bacon too (not pictured). I did give it a minute in the toaster oven to crisp up. Pretty much every grocery store has their version of this short-cut. Air fryer bacon is another favorite.

Some people add extra things to their club, such as thin sliced red onion. Feel free to add your favorite toppings to make it your own. I am sticking with the traditional club sandwich for this easy recipe.

Assembling club sandwich

Here is how to make the best club sandwich! You will need three slices of bread. I toast the bread and then let it cool for a couple minutes. Why? If you build your sandwich on piping hot toast, it will wilt your lettuce.

I guess toasting technically counts as cooking. But! I have also made this not toasted, and it is still delicious!

Okay, then spread mayo on the cooled toast and start assembling your club sandwich. After mayo, start with lettuce and tomato, and always salt and pepper the tomatoes.

Lettuce tomato and mayo on toasted wheat bread

Put one of the slices of bread, mayo side down, on top. Then spread a little mayo on the other side, and begin stacking your layers of meat and cheese.

Making a club sandwich with turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce and tomato

Place the last piece of bread, mayo side down, on the top. And then cut into triangles with a well-sharpened knife, using toothpicks to hold everything into place.

Club sandwich sliced into triangles

Serving tips

I didn’t have any of the fancy toothpicks, so I just used plain ones. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Use the fancy ones if you wish!

Then! To up your club sandwich’s visual game, simple turn everything on its side so that all the pretty layers show.😍

Closeup club sandwich turkey, ham, bacon, cheese, lettuce and tomato

Glory be!🤩👏🏻 Time to eat up!😋 I hope y’all enjoy this simple recipe. And let me know in the comments if you try it, or if you want to see more easy recipes like this one.

What to serve with a club sandwich

If you want to give this meal an extra oomph, serve it with a side of classic potato salad, Greek potato salad, air fryer French fries or baked sweet potato fries. Or a side of cold watermelon chunks, if you are feeling the chill, no-cook vibes. 😎 And of course there is always the traditional pickle spear.

Share This Recipe

Did you try this recipe? Give it a star rating. Pin it and share it if it looks good to you. And be sure and stay connected on social media! 

Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok

Be sure and check out all my favorite kitchen tools in my Amazon store (affiliate).

Club sandwich closeup with turkey, ham, bacon, colby jack cheese, lettuce tomato and bacon
4.92 from 12 votes
Print

Club Sandwich (Turkey, Ham, Bacon)

A club sandwich is a delicious deli classic, and it is s easy to make yourself at home. Turkey, ham, bacon, Colby jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on wheat toast.

Course Sandwich
Cuisine American
Keyword classic club, club sandwich, club sandwich recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Toast time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 452 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 3 slices wheat bread (or bread of choice)
  • 2 Tablespoons mayo (I recommend Duke’s, Hellmann’s or Trader Joe’s)
  • lettuce
  • tomato slices
  • salt and pepper to taste (on the tomatoes)
  • 2 ounces sliced deli ham
  • 2 ounces sliced turkey
  • 2 slices bacon cooked
  • 1 slice Colby jack cheese (or cheese of choice – cheddar and Swiss work great too)

Instructions

  1. Toast your bread, if you wish, and allow it to cool for a few minutes. This helps to avoid wilted lettuce.

  2. Spread the 3 pieces of cooled toast with mayo.

  3. On one slice, add your lettuce and tomato. Go ahead and add a little salt and pepper to those tomatoes.

  4. Put a 2nd piece of bread, mayo side down, on the sandwich. Then add a little more mayo to the top of that piece.

  5. Next, stack your meat and cheese, and top with the last slice of bread, mayo side down.

  6. Use a well-sharpened knife to cut the sandwich into triangles, using toothpicks to hold everything together.

  7. To up the visual game of your club sandwich, turn everything on its side to show all the pretty layers.

  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

I like using pre-cooked bacon for simplicity sake. We like the Trader Joe’s pre-cooked nitrate free bacon the best.

Be sure and let your toast cool a few minutes before building the sandwich. This will keep the lettuce crisp.

A well-sharpened knife is your best friend for this recipe. It will make the layers look really pretty and slice through the sandwich without squishing it too much.

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Nutrition Facts
Club Sandwich (Turkey, Ham, Bacon)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 452 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 65mg22%
Sodium 1090mg47%
Potassium 508mg15%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 565IU11%
Vitamin C 5.9mg7%
Calcium 141mg14%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Note: This post originally appeared on A Pinch of Healthy July 2, 2018.

(Visited 519,319 times, 3 visits today)

Related posts:

  1. Southern Cornbread Dressing Recipe
90068 shares
  • Share311
  • X

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Cynthia Howell says

    February 4, 2025 at 3:00 pm

    I made this using American style pepper Jack cheese, butter bread and freshly fried bacon and it was a huge HIT!!! Love!!!

    Reply
  2. Azma says

    September 15, 2024 at 10:48 pm

    5 stars
    Beautifully executed and presented! Love your visuals in the recipe step-by-step. Lots of time and effort. Thank-you!

    Reply
  3. Jennifer says

    September 2, 2023 at 10:01 am

    5 stars
    Best Club Sandwich Recipe

    Reply
  4. Carmen says

    July 31, 2023 at 7:25 pm

    5 stars
    This is a very good sandwich!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      August 1, 2023 at 4:58 pm

      Yay Carmen!💖 Glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  5. shar says

    April 15, 2023 at 8:58 pm

    4 stars
    When you say meat step 5 does that include the bacon or just deli?

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      April 18, 2023 at 12:38 pm

      Hi Shar! I put all the meat, bacon included, on the sandwich in step 5. That being said, you could stack the order any way you choose, and it’ll still taste good.👌🏻

      Reply
  6. Debbie says

    August 9, 2021 at 11:10 pm

    Your sandwich looks wonderful. I am planning a ladies luncheon and wondered if you could make this the day before? Have you ever made it the day before you serve it?

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      August 20, 2021 at 7:40 am

      I have not made this the day before and probably wouldn’t recommend that. My only hesitation is the bread may get soggy.

      Reply
  7. Priya says

    May 15, 2021 at 5:14 am

    Hey, Thanks a lot for sharing this sandwich rcepi. I will definitely give it a try at home.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      May 18, 2021 at 3:27 pm

      Enjoy!💖

      Reply
« Older Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

I am a home cook, recipe developer, coffee drinker and mom of two. My recipes are simple and tasty. I enjoy lots of fresh, healthy food, plus full treats without guilt. Thanks so much for stopping by! Read more here.

Reader Favorites

  • Hand grabbing a Thai chicken lettuce wrap off a plateThai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
  • Easy key lime pie slice closeup on white plateEasy Key Lime Pie (no bake, assembly only)
  • Slice of no bake lemon cheesecake on a white plateNo Bake Lemon Cheesecake (easy, 4 ingredients)

Footer

Recipes

Blueberry Dutch Baby with maple syrup, blueberry compote, and powdered sugar in a cast iron pan.

Blueberry Dutch Baby

May 5, 2025

Mexican Recipe Roundup (Happy Cinco De Mayo!)

April 28, 2025

avocado salsa in a white bowl with someone dunking a chip into it

Avocado Salsa

April 21, 2025

Mexican Pizza cut into triangles with black olives and pizza sauce on top.

Mexican Pizza

April 14, 2025

Life

All racially diverse hands on deck

I’ll Be Your Ally: A Pledge

June 7, 2020

hands making heart shape together

Silver Linings

April 2, 2020

Ideal weight and weight neutrality

Why I practice weight neutrality

January 30, 2020

Are you sensitive?

Sensitive is my superpower. Is it yours too?

December 17, 2019

Video

The best mineral makeup Savvy Minerals by Young Living

Best Mineral Makeup (+Video Demo)

March 29, 2018

What I Bought at Sprouts (Grocery Haul)

March 14, 2018

What I Bought at Trader Joe’s (Grocery Haul)

March 9, 2018

My Entrepreneur Story

February 28, 2018

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Work With Me

Theme by Once Coupled · Copyright© 2025 · Privacy

Classic club sandwich
Classic Club Sandwich Recipe
Club Sandwich Pin
Club Sandwich Pin