Turkey Club Sandwich (Printable)

Stacked with turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and creamy mayo on toasted bread for a classic triple-decker delight.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 tablespoons mayonnaise

→ Vegetables

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

→ Seasoning

07 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Toast all bread slices until golden brown and crispy. Set aside on a cooling rack.
02 - Place bacon in a cold skillet, then heat over medium. Cook until desired crispness, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels to remove excess grease.
03 - Lay out three toast slices. Spread each with 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise, ensuring even coverage to the edges.
04 - On the first slice, arrange half the lettuce leaves followed by half the turkey slices. Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Place a second slice of toast, mayonnaise side down, over the first layer. Spread another 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise on the exposed side.
06 - Layer tomato slices evenly, followed by crispy bacon. Add remaining lettuce and turkey. Season again if desired.
07 - Top with the final toast slice, mayonnaise side down. Press firmly but gently to compact. Secure each corner with a cocktail stick to prevent shifting during cutting.
08 - Using a sharp knife, cut each sandwich diagonally into quarters. Arrange on plates and serve immediately while bread remains crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of warm toasted bread, cool crisp lettuce, and smoky salty bacon hits every texture and temperature contrast your craves
  • This sandwich transforms ordinary leftover turkey into something that feels like an occasion even on a Tuesday
  • Building the layers becomes strangely satisfying once you get the rhythm right
02 -
  • Insert cocktail sticks from the top downward through all layers at a slight angle toward the center or your sandwich will slide apart when you cut it
  • Letting the assembled sandwich rest for two minutes before cutting helps everything settle and reduces the chance of fillings squishing out
  • The middle slice of toast needs mayonnaise on BOTH sides or you get a dry plane in the middle that ruins the eating experience
03 -
  • Pat your tomato slices dry with paper towels before layering to prevent the dreaded soggy middle layer
  • If your turkey slices are very thin layer them in two overlapping sections instead of one thin layer
  • Room temperature mayonnaise spreads more easily than cold straight from the refrigerator
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