Club Sandwich

A diner classic, the club sandwich isn’t shy when it comes to ingredients: 3 types of meat (ham, turkey, and bacon), lettuce, tomato, and cheddar, all layered between 3 slices of toasted bread. It may seem like a feat, but this mile-high sandwich is all too easy to make at home once you get your hands on all the ingredients. In 10 minutes, you’ll have a wow-worthy, towering lunch on your hands that I guarantee will make your week. Read on for everything you need to know to make this layered lunch staple:

How To Make A Club Sandwich

INGREDIENTS

• Sliced Bread: Because bread is one of the star players in this recipe, I recommend being intentional with your choice. Use a good, fresh, sliced variety, and toast it just enough so that the butter melts in as you spread it on. Toasting also helps with the sandwich’s structural integrity, and buttering helps add a bit of richness to our layers of flavor.
• Mayo: Sorry, mayo haters. With all of that bread, we’re going to need some form of a spread or sauce, and a thin (or generous) spread of mayo on the bread brings that necessary moistness to the sandwich.
• Romaine: Romaine lettuce adds a welcome crunch and texture to the sandwich. You can use another type of lettuce, but romaine is traditional and unfussy.
• Tomato Slices: Fresh tomato adds some fresh sweetness (and another moist component) to the sandwich. Any medium to large sliced tomato will work here!
• Bacon: When doesn’t bacon make a sandwich better? It not only adds so much flavor here, but also more texture (depending on how crisp you like your bacon). If you want things a bit lighter, you can swap the bacon for turkey bacon, or even use some veggie bacon.
• Cheddar: A slice of cheddar is traditional here, but if you only have another sliced cheese on hand, feel free to swap it out for your favorite.
• Turkey & Ham: Deli-sliced turkey and ham are the traditional deli-meats in this sandwich. I highly recommend using both, but if you’re looking to shake things up, I love to change out the deli ham for the slightly more flavorful (and beautiful) mortadella.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

First, toast the bread until golden. Be careful not to over-toast your slices, or your sandwich will be overly dry. Once toasted, spread a thin layer of butter on both sides of every slice to make them more moist and easier to layer. Then spread your mayo on one side of one slice of bread. Now, we can move onto stacking.

While the stacking may seem tedious, trust me—it’s what makes this sandwich absolutely packed with flavor. The order of stacking is important and traditional, so stick with it if you’re looking to make the classic club! On top of the mayo-spread bread, add your lettuce then tomato slices, and add a light seasoning of salt and pepper. Then, layer on your bacon slices.

Spread mayo on both sides of a second piece of bread, then place it on top of the bacon. Add your cheddar, then turkey, then ham. Spread mayo on one side of the last piece of bread, then place it on top of the sandwich, making sure that it’s mayo side down.

Cutting this sandwich into triangles is traditional for a reason: it makes it so much easier to enjoy. Secure the sandwich with four toothpicks (to ensure nothing spills out), then cut it into four triangles. Now, enjoy all those beautiful layers and eat!

The full list of ingredients and instructions can be found in the recipe below.

What To Serve With A Club Sandwich

I’ll never say no to chips or French fries, but I particularly love this sandwich with classic potato salad or macaroni salad. If you’re looking for something lighter, our crunch salad or Mediterranean pasta salad would also work great here. Whatever you choose, don't forget the pickle!