Valentina Ablaev
If you are looking for an easy-to-make meal, this easy club sandwich recipe is a must-try! The deli-style sandwich is layered with two tiers of meat, cheese, and a variety of crisp vegetables. Whether you’re making lunch or a quick dinner for the family, lunch for work, or a weekend picnic, this gourmet sandwich will satisfy your cravings.
This club sandwich is packed high with layers of ham, turkey, bacon, and american cheese. What really sets this sandwich apart from a classic italian sub is the three layers of toasted bread!
What makes a sandwich a “club sandwich”? The signature feature that sets a club sandwich is its layering of ingredients between bread slices.
Ingredients for a Club Sandwich
When it comes to a club sandwich, the ingredients fall into a few categories:
- Bread – Sliced sandwich bread is ideal for this club sandwich. Bonus points if you make sandwich bread from scratch!
- Spread – We keep it simple with mayo, but you can use spicy mayonnaise, or even a homemade garlic aioli!
- Meat – We use a combination of turkey, ham, and bacon, but you can switch it up!
- Cheese – We love sliced american cheese, but you can use your favorite cheeses!
- Vegetables – We keep it simple with tomatoes and shredded lettuce! You can also add sliced onion and sliced pickles.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.
Tools for this Recipe
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- A toaster gets the white bread golden brown, but you can also use a toaster oven or a skillet!
- Use long toothpicks to secure this club sandwich and prevent it from falling apart.
What is the Best Meat for Club Sandwiches?
When it comes to making a club sandwich, the possibilities are endless! Here are some of our favorite proteins to choose from:
- Ham
- Turkey
- Bacon
- Pepperoni
- Sliced chicken breast
- Roast beef
- Pastrami
How to Make a Homemade Club Sandwich
- Prep. Toast the bread and add a layer of mayo to one side of the slices of bread.
2. To the first slice of toast, add deli turkey, tomato slices, and american cheese.
3. Top with a slice of bread with the mayo side down. Spread mayo on that slice and top with ham, bacon slices, and shredded lettuce. Top with the final slice of bread.
4. Secure the bread with a toothpick and cut each sandwich into four slices.
Pro Tip
It is vital to keep the layers evenly balanced as you are stacking them so each bite has every ingredient.
How to Serve a Club Sandwich
Though the sandwich in itself is hearty and doesn’t really need anything to complete it, here are some of our favorite complements to the sandwich.
- Fries: Serve this club sandwich with a side of crispy parmesan fries or our baked sweet potato fries.
- Salad: Keep it healthy with a side of fresh vegetable salad!
- Soup: Serve this soup with a creamy vegetable soup that you can even dip the sandwich into!
Store & Reheat
- Storage. Tightly wrap the sandwich with parchment paper and store it in the refrigerator. Eat within 24 hours; otherwise, it’ll get too soggy.
- Freezing. We do not recommend freezing the sandwich.
Keep Sandwich Fresh
You can prepare this sandwich ahead of time. To keep the bread from getting soggy, spread the mayonnaise between the meat layers rather than directly on the bread if you’re not serving it right away.
More Sandwich Recipes
If you enjoyed this club sandwich recipe, be sure to try our other easy sandwich recipes; here are some of our favorites:
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Club Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 slices sandwich bread, toasted
- 1/3 cup mayo or spicy mayo
- 4 oz turkey breast
- 4 oz ham
- 2 slices white american cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 3/4 cup shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Lay out 3 slices of toasted bread. Spread a thin layer of mayo on one side of each bread slice.
- Layer 2 oz of turkey breast on the first slice of bread and top with slices of tomato and american cheese.
- Top the tomato with another slice of bread, mayo side down.
- Spread a layer of mayo on the other side of the bread slice and layer with 2 oz of ham and 3 strips of cooked bacon.
- Top with shredded lettuce and finish with the third slice of bread.
- Secure the sandwich with toothpicks and cut into 4 slices.
- Repeat once more with the remaining ingredients, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Switch up the meat for a change of flavor! You can use chicken, roast beef, pastrami, or pepperoni!
- Serve the sandwich with a side of fries, salad, or soup!
- Store the sandwich wrapped tightly in parchment paper.
Nutrition
Recipe FAQs
We love to use white sandwich bread, but you can also use a sub sandwich, sourdough, or even italian bread! The key is to use good-quality, thick bread slices.
We use american cheese for this club sandwich, but you can use pepperjack, cheddar, or even a variety of cheeses.
Though you don’t have to use 3 pieces of bread, the third slice of bread is what makes a club sandwich different from a typical sandwich.
