Turkey Club Sandwich Layers (Printable Version)

Layered turkey and crispy bacon with fresh veggies and creamy mayo for a quick, flavorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 6 slices turkey bacon
02 - 8 oz cooked turkey breast, sliced

→ Bread

03 - 6 slices whole wheat or white sandwich bread

→ Vegetables

04 - 4 leaves romaine lettuce
05 - 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
06 - 4 slices red onion (optional)

→ Condiments & Dairy

07 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise
08 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for toasting bread)

→ Seasonings

10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a skillet over medium heat and cook turkey bacon until crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
02 - Lightly butter one side of each bread slice and toast in a skillet or toaster until golden brown.
03 - Spread mayonnaise and Dijon mustard, if using, evenly on one side of each toasted bread slice.
04 - On one bread slice (mayo side up), layer romaine lettuce, half the turkey slices, tomato, red onion, and half of the turkey bacon. Top with a second bread slice (mayo side up) and repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients. Finish with the last bread slice, mayo side down.
05 - Secure each sandwich with toothpicks and slice into halves or quarters as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It satisfies that specific craving for something filling without feeling heavy or greasy afterward.
  • You can prep everything in advance and assemble it in under five minutes when hunger hits.
  • The triple-decker setup means every bite has a little bit of everything instead of sad empty corners.
02 -
  • Pat the tomato slices dry with a paper towel before adding them or the sandwich will weep mayo-tinted juice all over your plate.
  • Do not assemble this more than ten minutes before eating or the lettuce will wilt and the toast will lose its snap.
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to slice through the sandwich cleanly without crushing the layers or dragging the filling out.
  • If you want a little heat, add a few slices of pickled jalapeño between the turkey and the bacon for a sweet-spicy kick.

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