Turkey Club Sandwich (Printer-Friendly)

Triple-decker layers of turkey, bacon, crisp lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on golden toast

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 7 oz cooked turkey breast, sliced
02 - 4 slices bacon

→ Bread & Spread

03 - 6 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread
04 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise

→ Vegetables

05 - 4 leaves romaine or iceberg lettuce
06 - 1 large tomato, sliced

→ Seasoning

07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Toast all six bread slices in a toaster until golden brown and crispy. Set aside on a clean surface.
02 - Arrange bacon strips in a cold skillet, then place over medium heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side until crispy and browned. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess fat.
03 - Lay out three toasted bread slices. Spread 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise evenly on each slice. On the first slice, arrange half the lettuce leaves followed by half the turkey slices. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
04 - Place a second toast slice on top, mayonnaise side down. Spread another 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise on the exposed side. Layer tomato slices, crispy bacon, remaining lettuce, and remaining turkey. Season again if desired.
05 - Complete the sandwich with the final toast slice, mayonnaise side down. Gently press down to compact layers. Insert cocktail sticks through each corner to secure. Slice each sandwich diagonally into four triangular quarters and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of warm toasted bread, cool crisp lettuce, and smoky crispy bacon hits every texture crave in one bite
  • It transforms ordinary leftovers into something that feels special enough for Sunday lunch but easy enough for Tuesday dinner
02 -
  • The mayonnaise needs to go edge to edge on every slice or you'll end up with dry spots in the middle
  • Secure the corners with cocktail sticks before cutting or the layers will slide apart when you slice through
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife with a gentle sawing motion to cut through without squishing the layers
  • Let the bacon drain on paper towels for at least a minute so it doesn't make the bread soggy
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