Club Sandwich

A simple, satisfying favorite.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Diner classic stacked tall.
• Three textures, three proteins, fresh veg.
• Toothpick triangles look fun.
• Customizable.
• Filling lunch or dinner.

Ingredient Notes

• Deli-sliced roast turkey or homemade roast chicken.
• Thick-cut bacon stays crisp under the lettuce.
• Butter lettuce is tender; iceberg is crunchy — your call.

Ingredient Substitutions

• Add avocado for California club.
• Honey-roasted ham instead of turkey.
• Sourdough or whole grain bread.

Equipment Needed

• Skillet
• Toaster
• Long knife

Prep Tips

• Toast bread, cook bacon, slice tomato — assembly is fast then.
• Pat tomato dry to reduce sogginess.

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather and prep: 4 slices bread, 1 lb chicken, 1 bacon, 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 medium tomato, diced, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 cup shredded cheese. shred the cheese before you start cooking.

2. 2

   Toast bread.

3. 3

   Layer mayo, lettuce, tomato, chicken, bacon, cheese.

4. 4

   Stack 3 slices, slice diagonally.

Artsi Pro Tips

• Toast bread well — supports the height.
• Salt the tomato slices — flavor pop.
• Mayo every cut surface — glues the sandwich, prevents sogginess.

Common Mistakes

• Soft untoasted bread — collapses.
• Too many wet ingredients — soggy middle layer.
• No toothpick — slides apart when you slice.

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