Classic Club Sandwich Recipe
This recipe outlines the creation of a classic Club Sandwich, featuring layers of perfectly toasted white bread, savory turkey, crisp bacon, fresh lettuce, and ripe tomato, all bound together with creamy mayonnaise and a touch of mustard. It's a robust and satisfying meal, perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Large Frying Pan For cooking bacon.
- 1 Toaster or Large Skillet For toasting bread.
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Sharp Serrated Knife Ideal for slicing bread and sandwiches cleanly.
- 8 Long Toothpicks or Skewers For securing sandwich layers.
Ingredients
Main
- 6 slices about 1/2-inch thick white Pullman loaf
- 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard optional
- 4 large leaves green leaf lettuce
- 3 ounces thickly sliced deli turkey
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon cooked until crisp
- 1 large beefsteak tomato about 6 ounces, sliced
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large frying pan until crisp. Drain thoroughly on paper towels to remove excess fat.
- While the bacon cooks, prepare the fresh ingredients: wash and thoroughly dry the green leaf lettuce, then slice the beefsteak tomato into even rounds. Lightly season the tomato slices with salt and pepper.
- Toast the six slices of white Pullman loaf bread until they are golden brown and firm, ensuring they are toasted evenly.
- Spread mayonnaise generously on one side of all six toasted bread slices. If using, spread mustard on three of these slices; these will form the middle and top layers of the sandwiches.
- Lay three slices of toast, mayonnaise-side up, on a clean cutting board. These will serve as the bottom layers for your two sandwiches.
- On two of these bottom toast slices, evenly distribute half of the sliced deli turkey, followed by three strips of the cooked crisp bacon.
- Carefully place a second slice of toast on top of the turkey and bacon layers, ensuring the mayonnaise-side is facing down.
- On these newly placed middle toast layers, arrange the fresh lettuce leaves and the seasoned tomato slices.
- Complete each sandwich by placing the remaining two slices of toast on top of the tomato and lettuce, again with the mayonnaise-side facing down.
- Secure each completed sandwich with four long toothpicks or skewers, one in each quarter. Carefully slice each sandwich diagonally from corner to corner to create four triangles, and serve immediately.
Notes
Achieving the perfect club sandwich hinges on texture and freshness. Ensure your bacon is rendered crisp but not brittle; this adds a crucial textural contrast. For the bread, a medium toast—golden brown and firm—is ideal to prevent sogginess. If using a Pullman loaf, slicing it evenly is key. Season your tomato slices lightly with salt and pepper before adding them, as this enhances their flavor. Don't skip drying your lettuce leaves thoroughly to prevent moisture transfer. When assembling, spread mayonnaise and mustard generously on each toast layer for maximum flavor distribution. For presentation, secure the sandwich with long toothpicks before slicing into quarters, which makes it easier to handle and visually appealing.