California Club Sandwich (Printable version)
Hearty triple-decker stacked with turkey, bacon, avocado, and fresh vegetables on golden toasted bread.
# 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
# How To:
01 - Toast all 12 bread slices until golden brown and crispy.
02 - Lay out 4 bread slices and spread each with mayonnaise. Layer turkey slices, lettuce, and avocado slices on top of each.
03 - Lightly season each layer with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Place a second toasted slice on each sandwich and spread with additional mayonnaise.
05 - Add tomato slices and 2 bacon strips per sandwich. Top each with the final bread slice.
06 - Gently press sandwiches together and secure each with wooden picks. Cut diagonally into triangles and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- That perfect crunch when you bite through all three layers
- The way creamy avocado balances the salty bacon
- Assembly is surprisingly forgiving once you know the order
02 -
- Assembly goes faster if you have all ingredients prepped and within reach
- Room temperature mayo spreads smoother and tears less toast
03 -
- Layer slippery ingredients like avocado between heavier items to keep them in place
- A light mayo spread on the third slice helps the top bread grip the bacon