Since I chose sandwiches for this month’s Kitchen Bootcamp challenge (against my better judgment, perhaps), I have been forcing myself to attempt some new sandwich recipes, even though I’m not much of a sandwich person. So, as promised, today I am sharing my second sandwich recipe.
One of the sandwiches that I love, but rarely make at home, is the club sandwich. Whenever my husband and I go to the local diner or sandwich shop, I always order a club sandwich. It’s not really a fancy sandwich – no crazy gourmet ingredients or unusual flavor pairings, just meat, lettuce, tomato, bacon, and mayonnaise. In some ways, I think it’s the simplicity of the club sandwich that I really like. The classic ingredients really stand out and don’t have to compete with the other flavors in the sandwich.
The thing about the club sandwich (and probably the reason that I don’t make them very often at home) is that it requires a bit of careful assembly. You can get away with less-than-perfect shaped ingredients when you are dealing with only two pieces of bread… But, when we are talking about three pieces of bread in a double-decker sandwich, flat and even sandwich makings are key. So, it’s best to prep everything in advance. Get out all of your other ingredients while you toast up the bread and crisp up the bacon. Having everything arranged and easily accessible will make assembly much easier!
Don’t forget that this week is the final week to submit your sandwich posts for the Kitchen Bootcamp challenge. I’ll be posting the roundup on Friday, so be sure to submit your post by the end of the day on Thursday!
Ham and Turkey Club Sandwich
(Makes two sandwiches)
- 6 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
- Mayonnaise
- 4 slices ham
- 4 slices turkey
- 4 pieces lettuce (bibb lettuce is my favorite)
- 2 slices of tomato
- 4 slices of bacon, crisped
- 8 Toothpicks
Begin by spreading mayonnaise on two slices of toast for the base of the sandwich. Top each slice of bread with a piece of lettuce, two slices of ham, and two slices of turkey, keeping them nice and flat on the bread. Break two of the pieces of bacon in half and lay the bacon pieces on top of the lunchmeat.
Spread mayonnaise on both sides of two more slices of bread – this will be the middle of the sandwich. Lay the slices of bread on the sandwiches and top with the remaining lettuce. Add a slice of tomato to the top of each sandwich. Again, break the remaining bacon in half and lay the bacon pieces on top of the tomato.
Finally, spread mayonnaise on the under side of the remaining pieces of bread and place them on top of each sandwich stack. Use the toothpicks to secure each corner of the sandwich and then cut the sandwich into quarters and serve.
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I’m not an sandwich type a girl either but this looks so delish Jen…. I’m DROOLING!!!! :-)
For someone who is not into sandwiches, you surely put together a stellar club. I have yet to come across one that looks this gorgeous.
Your sandwich is so cute, and I love the sandwich pics too!
I love a good club sandwich filled with fresh ingredients and stacked high! Yum!
That sandwich looks so fabulous I wish I had it for lunch!
Jen, looks like you really paid attention to Melissa’s food styling tips at the Potluck. Sammy looks great.
I could use a club sandwich like this with some SOUP on this rainy day!
I always experimented with my sandwiches growing up one of my personal versions I loved was my Southern Club. I always grilled my ham, turkey & chicken to bring out the extra flavors. I would then assemble it like two sandwiches. I always prefer a thicker bread on the outside (Texas Toast or bun) because I don’t like soggy sandwich bread. Always irritated me when a sandwich fell apart because of soggy bread so I like a thicker bread to hold it together usually toasted. The inside you can use whatever as It just divides the two sandwiches. I usually applied a thin layer of spiced mustard on the ham side of the bread & protected it with lettuce. I also grill my ham & placed a nice slice of melted x-cheddar cheese on top and a thin slice of red or vidalia onion. Then topped it with a thin sliced tomato, bacon, dash of pepper, mustard & bread. The second layer I use mayo, lettuce, thin layer of cranberry relish, smoked turkey, thin tomato, bacon, dash of pepper /salt to taste, little cranberry relish, mayo & bread. I sometimes add a thin slice of cheddar & sliced olives for extra eye candy (tooth picked) & cut diagonally (4 triangles). I liked it served with sweet potato fries, sweet pickle & my limeade ice tea. Can you say..Bring on the Yum?
That is one beautiful sandwich. Mmm. I think this shall be on my lunch menu soon.
This sandwich looks so good! What a perfect sandwich to enjoy with a bowl of soup on this overcast day!
Club sandwiches are such a classic. I’ll always love them.
What a great sandwich :) I have to admit I’m not a sandwich at home person but I should start…this looks delicious!
I would like to know what kind of turkey and what kind of ham (brands and flavors) work the best! I LOVE sandwiches and a club is my absolute favorite! And, if you add cheese, what cheese goes best?