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The defining feature of a proper club is the third slice of bread stacked in the middle - it's what turns a regular sandwich into a triple-decker and lets you fit two full layers of filling without everything sliding out the sides. Toasted bread, crisp bacon, and cool lettuce against warm turkey is the whole point; nothing here needs to be fancy to work.
Prep Time
10 min
Per serving
520kcal
Calories
32g
Protein
38g
Carbs
26g
Cook Time
8 min
Servings
2 people
Difficulty
easy
Fat
3g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
Follow step-by-step with voice guidance.
Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
While the bread toasts, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
Spread mayonnaise evenly over one side of each of the three toasted bread slices.
On the first slice, layer half the turkey, a few lettuce leaves, and 2-3 tomato slices; season lightly with salt and pepper.
Place the second bread slice on top (mayo side facing the filling below), then repeat the layering with the remaining turkey, lettuce, tomato, and the crispy bacon.
Top with the third bread slice, mayo side down, pressing down gently to hold everything together.
Secure with toothpicks at each corner, then slice diagonally into quarters and serve immediately.
Toast the Bread Fully: A club sandwich has a lot of layers stacked on top of each other, so well-toasted bread holds its structure far better than soft bread, which tends to collapse under the weight. Secure Before Slicing: Toothpicks through each quarter keep the multiple layers from sliding apart when you cut and pick up the sandwich. Salt the Tomato Separately: A light sprinkle of salt directly on the tomato slices (rather than just the whole sandwich) draws out their flavor and helps balance the richness of the mayo and bacon.
The middle slice creates two separate filling layers instead of one thick stack, which makes the sandwich easier to bite through and gives it its signature triple-decker shape.
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