Classic Homemade Club Sandwich Recipe (2024)

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A club sandwich is a delicious deli classic, and it is so easy to make yourself at home. So I am sharing my super easy club sandwich recipe with y’all.🙌🏻

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This classic club sandwich recipe is really very simple to make too. And during summer, you can totally pass this off as dinner.💁🏼‍♀️😉

What is a club sandwich?

A club sandwich, also called a clubhouse sandwich, is a sandwich of toasted bread, sliced cooked turkey, ham or fried bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. A signature feature of a club sandwich is using three pieces of bread – with one slice used as a separator in the middle.

It is an American classic, often served in delis, country clubs and other restaurants, often accompanied with potato chips or potato salad.

How to make a club sandwich

The first step is to start of with the most tasty ingredients you can find. I am totally a Trader Joe’s girl over here. 🙌🏻So most of my ingredients came from there.

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Pro tip: I use the Trader Joe’s pre-cooked bacon too (not pictured). I did give it a minute in the toaster oven to crisp up. Pretty much every grocery store has their version of this short-cut.

Tip 2: I toast the bread and then let it cool for a couple minutes. Why? If you build your sandwich on piping hot toast, it will wilt your lettuce.🙅🏼‍♀️

I guess toasting technically counts as cooking.🤔But! I have also made this not toasted, and it is still delicious!

Okay, then I spread mayo on the cooled toast and start assembling my club sandwich. After mayo, I start with lettuce and tomato, and I always salt and pepper the tomatoes.

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Put one of the slices of bread, mayo side down, on top. Then spread a little mayo on the other side, and begin stacking your meats and cheese.

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Place the last piece of bread, mayo side down, on the top. And then cut into triangles with a well-sharpened knife, using toothpicks to hold everything into place.

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Serving tips

I didn’t have any of the fancy toothpicks, so I just used plain ones. 🤷🏼‍♀️Use the fancy ones if you wish!

Then! To up your club sandwich’s visual game, simple turn everything on its side so that all the pretty layers show.😍

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Glory be!🤩👏🏻 Time to eat up!😋 I hope y’all enjoy this simple recipe.

What to serve with a club sandwich

If you want to give this meal an extra oomph, serve it with a side of classic potato salad, Greek potato salad,air fryer French fries or baked sweet potato fries. Or a side of cold watermelon chunks, if you are feeling the chill, no-cook vibes. 😎

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Club Sandwich (Turkey, Ham, Bacon)

A club sandwich is a delicious deli classic, and it is s easy to make yourself at home. Turkey, ham, bacon, Colby jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on wheat toast.

Course Sandwich

Cuisine American

Keyword classic club, club sandwich, club sandwich recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes

Toast time 2 minutes

Total Time 12 minutes

Servings 2

Calories 452 kcal

Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 3 slices wheat bread (or bread of choice)
  • 2 Tablespoons mayo (I recommend Duke’s, Hellmann’s or Trader Joe’s)
  • lettuce
  • tomato slices
  • salt and pepper to taste (on the tomatoes)
  • 2 ounces sliced deli ham
  • 2 ounces sliced turkey
  • 2 slices bacon cooked
  • 1 slice Colby jack cheese (or cheese of choice – cheddar and Swiss work great too)

Instructions

  1. Toast your bread, if you wish, and allow it to cool for a few minutes. This helps to avoid wilted lettuce.

  2. Spread the 3 pieces of cooled toast with mayo.

  3. On one slice, add your lettuce and tomato. Go ahead and add a little salt and pepper to those tomatoes.

  4. Put a 2nd piece of bread, mayo side down, on the sandwich. Then add a little more mayo to the top of that piece.

  5. Next, stack your meat and cheese, and top with the last slice of bread, mayo side down.

  6. Use a well-sharpened knife to cut the sandwich into triangles, using toothpicks to hold everything together.

  7. To up the visual game of your club sandwich, turn everything on its side to show all the pretty layers.

  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

I like using pre-cooked bacon for simplicity sake. We like the Trader Joe’s pre-cooked nitrate free bacon the best.

Be sure and let your toast cool a few minutes before building the sandwich. This will keep the lettuce crisp.

A well-sharpened knife is your best friend for this recipe. It will make the layers look really pretty and slice through the sandwich without squishing it too much.

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Nutrition Facts

Club Sandwich (Turkey, Ham, Bacon)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 452 Calories from Fat 270

% Daily Value*

Fat 30g46%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Cholesterol 65mg22%

Sodium 1090mg47%

Potassium 508mg15%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 22g44%

Vitamin A 565IU11%

Vitamin C 5.9mg7%

Calcium 141mg14%

Iron 1.6mg9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Note: This post originally appeared on A Pinch of Healthy July 2, 2018.

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Classic Homemade Club Sandwich Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How was the original club sandwich made? ›

Two toasted pieces of Graham bread, with a layer of turkey or chicken and ham between them, served warm." Several other early references also credit the chef of the Union Club with creating the sandwich.

What does a club sandwich have on it? ›

What makes a club sandwich? This classic sandwich is comprised of 3 types of meat (ham, turkey, and bacon), lettuce, tomato, and cheddar, all layered between 3 slices of toasted bread.

How to make a clubhouse? ›

For each sandwich spread two slices of bread with mayonnaise then top with a slice of cheese, a few slices of turkey, 1 slice bacon, lettuce and tomato. Place bread on top and spread with additional mayo. Repeat. Top with third bread slice.

What is a traditional club sandwich made of? ›

The classic club is a triple-decker sandwich made up of three slices toasted white bread, deli-sliced turkey or chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise.

What is the full form of club sandwich? ›

Back in 2018, a viral tweet went around proclaiming that the CLUB in club sandwich was an acronym that stood for the sandwich's ingredients — chicken, lettuce under, bacon. That initially sounded intriguing, and most people related it to the BLT standing for bacon, lettuce, and tomato (and mayonnaise).

What makes a club sandwich different? ›

A clubhouse or club sandwich uses three slices of bread, either white, wheat or sourdough, toasted, along with sliced poultry (usually turkey but may be chicken), crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato, with mayonnaise or butter on the toast. The extra piece of bread is what makes it a club sandwich.

Why do club sandwiches have 3 pieces of bread? ›

The original club sandwich had only 2 slices of bread. An early variation separated the chicken and bacon with a lettuce leaf. If lettuce was out of season, they could use a slice of cheese (more expensive), or a third slice of bread (cheaper).

How to make a sandwich step by step? ›

Toast or grill bread to give it a unique look. Spread, mayo, mustard and wasabi on one side of each slice of bread. 2. Place lettuce slice on one piece of bread, then add the meats by folding the slices over to give volume to the sandwich, as you place then onto the bread.

Does a club sandwich have cheese? ›

directions. Spread mayonnaise on one side of a piece of toast; add layer of American cheese, ham, two slices of tomato, two leaves of lettuce, and two pieces of bacon.

How do you make a Clubhouse step by step? ›

Top the 1st slice (mayonnaise-side up) with lettuce, tomatoes, and bacon then cover with the 2nd slice. Top with lettuce, cucumber, ham, and egg then cover with the 3rd slice (mayonnaise-side down). Press the sandwich lightly then slice into 4 triangular portions. Secure with toothpicks and serve.

What are the 7 steps to making a sandwich? ›

How to Make the Perfect Sandwich: The 7 Steps To Follow
  1. Choose the Right Bread.
  2. Spreading the Base.
  3. Quality Protein is Key.
  4. Add Vegetables for Freshness.
  5. Choose the Right Order for Your Ingredients.
  6. Cheese Choices.
  7. Season and Grill your Sandwich.

What is sandwich answers? ›

A sandwich usually consists of two slices of bread with a layer of food such as cheese or meat between them.

How to make sandwich 4 step by step? ›

Lightly toast your bread so it's golden brown and crunchy. Place bacon, tomato, and lettuce on top one of the bread slices and put mayo on the top slice of your sandwich to finish your BLT. Include avocado slices or use turkey bacon if you want to make your sandwich healthier.

What was the original sandwich? ›

In 1762, John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich®, invented the meal that changed dining forever. As the story goes, he was playing cards and did not want to leave the gaming table to eat. He asked for a serving of roast beef to be placed between two slices of bread so he could eat with his hands.

How were sandwiches made before 1928? ›

People had knives for many thousands of years before 1928! People were quite capable of cutting bread into slices by hand, using their knives. Sandwiches would have looked like two slices of bread with some kind of filling in between.

What is the difference between a club sandwich and a regular sandwich? ›

Lay the bread flat on the plate, pile the meat, etc. on top of that and you have an open faced sandwich. Make a bread, meat, bread stack and you have a closed sandwich. Add a third slice of bread as in bread, filling, bread, filling, bread and you have a club sandwich.

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