California Club Sandwich (Printable)
Triple-layer toasted sandwich with turkey, bacon, avocado, lettuce, and tomato—a hearty American classic ready in under 30 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 8 slices cooked bacon
02 - 8 oz sliced roasted turkey breast
→ Bread & Spreads
03 - 12 slices sandwich bread (white or whole wheat)
04 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 large ripe tomato, sliced
06 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
07 - 4 leaves romaine or iceberg lettuce
→ Seasonings
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Toast all 12 bread slices until golden brown and crisp.
02 - Lay out 4 slices of bread and spread each evenly with mayonnaise. Layer turkey slices, lettuce, and avocado slices on top of each.
03 - Season each layer lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
04 - Place a second toasted slice on each sandwich and spread with additional mayonnaise.
05 - Add tomato slices and 2 bacon strips per sandwich on the middle layer.
06 - Top each with a final bread slice to create the triple-decker structure.
07 - Gently press sandwiches together and secure each with wooden picks to hold layers in place.
08 - Cut each sandwich diagonally into triangles and serve immediately, optionally with chips or pickles on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its that perfect balance of creamy crisp and savory that hits every craving at once
- You can customize it endlessly based on whats in your fridge
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- Insert your toothpicks before cutting or your beautiful layers will slide apart
- Letting the assembled sandwich sit for a minute helps all the flavors mingle
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- Use a serrated knife in a gentle sawing motion to avoid squishing your beautiful creation
- Warm your bacon slightly before assembling if it has cooled completely