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.🙌🏻
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.😍
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.
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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.
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
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Toast your bread, if you wish, and allow it to cool for a few minutes. This helps to avoid wilted lettuce.
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Spread the 3 pieces of cooled toast with mayo.
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On one slice, add your lettuce and tomato. Go ahead and add a little salt and pepper to those tomatoes.
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Put a 2nd piece of bread, mayo side down, on the sandwich. Then add a little more mayo to the top of that piece.
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Next, stack your meat and cheese, and top with the last slice of bread, mayo side down.
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Use a well-sharpened knife to cut the sandwich into triangles, using toothpicks to hold everything together.
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To up the visual game of your club sandwich, turn everything on its side to show all the pretty layers.
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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.
Note: This post originally appeared on A Pinch of Healthy July 2, 2018.
Cynthia Howell says
I made this using American style pepper Jack cheese, butter bread and freshly fried bacon and it was a huge HIT!!! Love!!!
Azma says
Beautifully executed and presented! Love your visuals in the recipe step-by-step. Lots of time and effort. Thank-you!
Jennifer says
Best Club Sandwich Recipe
Carmen says
This is a very good sandwich!
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Yay Carmen!💖 Glad you enjoyed it.
shar says
When you say meat step 5 does that include the bacon or just deli?
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
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.👌🏻
Debbie says
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?
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
I have not made this the day before and probably wouldn’t recommend that. My only hesitation is the bread may get soggy.
Priya says
Hey, Thanks a lot for sharing this sandwich rcepi. I will definitely give it a try at home.
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Enjoy!💖