Here’s a classic club sandwich recipe — complete with ingredients, step-by-step instructions, variations, and tips.
🥪 Classic Club Sandwich Recipe
🕐 Prep Time: 10 min
🍳 Cook Time: 10 min
🍽️ Serves: 2 sandwiches
🧾 Ingredients
For the Sandwich:
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6 slices of bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough – your choice)
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4 slices of cooked bacon (crispy)
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4 slices of deli turkey or chicken breast
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2 slices of ham (optional)
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2 slices of cheddar, Swiss, or American cheese
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2–4 leaves of iceberg or romaine lettuce
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2 slices of tomato, thinly sliced
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Mayonnaise (2–3 tablespoons)
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Butter (optional, for toasting)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
🔪 Equipment Needed
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Toaster or skillet/griddle
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Sharp knife
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Toothpicks or sandwich picks
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Cutting board
👩🍳 Instructions
🔥 Step 1: Toast the Bread
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Toast all 6 slices of bread until golden brown and crisp.
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Optionally, lightly butter the slices after toasting for extra flavor.
🥓 Step 2: Prepare the Filling
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Cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
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Wash and pat dry the lettuce and tomato.
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If desired, warm up the turkey and ham slightly in a skillet or microwave.
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Slice tomatoes into thin rounds and season lightly with salt and pepper.
🥪 Step 3: Assemble the Sandwich
Layer 1:
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Place the first slice of toast on a cutting board.
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Spread a thin layer of mayo.
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Add lettuce, sliced tomato, and bacon.
Layer 2:
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Place the second slice of toast on top.
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Spread mayo on this toast slice as well.
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Add turkey or chicken, ham (if using), and cheese.
Top Layer:
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Spread mayo on the third slice of toast and place it mayo-side-down on top of the sandwich.
🔪 Step 4: Cut and Secure
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Insert toothpicks or sandwich picks into all four corners to hold the layers together.
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Use a sharp knife to cut the sandwich into quarters diagonally (making triangles).
🍟 Serving Suggestions
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Serve with:
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French fries or potato chips
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Pickles on the side
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A cold drink like iced tea or lemonade
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🔄 Variations
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Grilled Chicken Club: Use grilled chicken breast instead of deli meat.
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Avocado Club: Add sliced avocado or guacamole.
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Egg Club: Add a fried or hard-boiled egg for a breakfast-style club.
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Vegetarian Club: Use grilled veggies and cheese; skip the meats.
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Spicy Club: Add a dash of hot sauce or use pepper jack cheese.
✅ Tips
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Use day-old bread if possible; it toasts better.
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Crisp bacon ahead of time and keep it warm in the oven.
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If packing for lunch, wrap tightly in wax paper and secure with picks before cutting.