California Club Sandwich (Printable version)
Hearty triple-decker stacked with turkey, bacon, avocado, and fresh vegetables on golden toasted bread.
# What You'll 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 tablespoons 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 Prepare:
01 - Toast all 12 bread slices until golden brown and crisp.
02 - Lay out 4 slices of toasted bread and spread each generously with mayonnaise.
03 - Layer turkey slices, lettuce leaves, and several avocado slices atop each prepared bread slice. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
04 - Place a second toasted slice on each sandwich and spread with additional mayonnaise.
05 - Arrange tomato slices and 2 bacon strips on each sandwich, then top with the final bread slice.
06 - Gently press sandwiches together and secure with wooden picks. Cut diagonally into triangles and serve immediately with chips or pickles if desired.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The contrast between warm toasted bread and cool creamy avocado hits different every single time
- Bacon and turkey together create this perfect salty savory balance that feels way more special than a regular sandwich
- These sandwiches look impressive but come together faster than you can set the table
02 -
- The bread needs to be completely cool before assembling or your mayo will melt and make everything soggy
- Wooden picks aren't optional here, these tall sandwiches will collapse the second someone tries to pick one up
- Timing matters, so assemble everything right before serving or you'll end up with soggy bread instead of that perfect toast
03 -
- Slice your avocado right before assembling to prevent any browning
- Pat your tomato slices dry with paper towels so they don't make the bread soggy