Club Sandwich

With 3 types of meat and 3 slices of bread, the club sandwich is hard to beat. A deli and diner classic, this mile-high sandwich is all too easy to make at home once you get your hands on all the ingredients. In 10 minutes, you’ll have a wow-worthy, towering lunch on your hands that we guarantee will make your week. Read on for everything you need to know to make this layered lunch staple: 

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. While the stacking may seem tedious, trust us—it’s what makes this sandwich absolutely packed with flavor. The order of stacking is important and traditional, so stick with it if you’re looking to make the classic club! 

The bread. 
Because bread is one of our star players in this recipe, we recommend being intentional with your choice. Use a good, fresh, sliced variety (homemade sourdough is hard to beat), and toast it just enough so that the butter melts in as you spread it on. Toasting also helps with the sandwich’s structural integrity, and buttering helps add a bit of richness to our layers of flavor. 

Variations.
If you want to buck tradition, you can swap in some ingredients to spice up this classic sandwich. One of our favorite swaps? Change out the deli ham for the slightly more flavorful (and beautiful) mortadella. If you want things a bit lighter, you can swap the bacon for turkey bacon, or even use some veggie bacon!

Made this classic sandwich? Let us know how it came out in the comments below!