Club Sandwich
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
618 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Club Sandwich
Description
This classic Club Sandwich is made by layering toasted bread slices spread with mayonnaise, then adding wafer-thin chicken slices, shredded lettuce, a slice of cheese, crispy bacon rashers, and thinly sliced tomatoes seasoned with salt and pepper. The sandwich is stacked in three layers, creating a filling and neat meal. The mayo acts as adhesive, holding the layers together while contributing moisture and richness.
The sandwich is carefully cut into four triangles, using a gentle sawing motion to prevent squashing. Removing crusts and trimming ingredients helps maintain uniformity and tidiness. Using high-quality, fresh ingredients enhances the overall taste and texture, while thinner slices prevent bulkiness, making it easier to eat.
Spreading mayonnaise evenly prevents the sandwich from falling apart and keeps the bread from becoming soggy. Cold toast is preferred to keep fresh vegetables crisp. Attention to the layering order ensures a balanced bite of flavors and textures with every piece.
Ingredients
This recipe makes four sandwiches, each cut into four triangles. For each sandwich you'll need three slices of bread, four teaspoons of mayonnaise, three slices of chicken and two rashers of bacon. Adjust the quantities based on the size of your ingredients and personal taste preferences.
- 12 lices bread toasted, crusts removed (optional)
- 16 teaspoons mayonnaise
- 12 lices chicken wafer-thin
- lettuce shredded
- 4 lices Emmental cheese or cheese of choice
- 8 bacon rashers cooked till crispy
- tomato thinly sliced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place your first slice of toasted bread on your work surface.
- Spread a little bit of mayo on the toasted bread. We typically use about one teaspoon, but use more or less depending on the size of your slice.
- Arrange the chicken or turkey slices on the mayo. Make sure to fluff them up to add some visual appeal and height to the sandwich.
- Cover the chicken with some shredded lettuce. Just be mindful not to add too much, or you might find it challenging to keep the sandwich neat and tidy.
- Place a slice of cheese on top of the lettuce. You might need to trim the cheese to make it fit the sandwich.
- Spread mayo on a second slice of toasted bread.
- Put the slice on top of the cheese, with the mayo side facing the cheese.
- Spread mayo on the top side of the bread slice.
- Put the bacon slices on top of the mayo. You may need to trim or break the bacon in half to make it fit neatly on the slice.
- Gently place enough tomato slices on top of the bacon to cover the entire surface of the sandwich. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange another layer of shredded lettuce on top of the tomato slices.
- Spread mayo on the third and final slice of bread.
- Put the bread, with the mayo side facing down, on top of the lettuce.
- Slice the sandwich into four equal quarters. Press down on as much of the surface area as you can while cutting to keep it together. A sharp bread knife is ideal for this task.
- Pierce a toothpick or a cocktail stick through each quarter. If you have a longer stick, you can thread two sandwiches.
- Serve the sandwich fresh with potato chips or fries and some pickles on the side.
Notes
- Choose thinly sliced meats, cheese, and tomatoes to maintain a balanced sandwich without excessive bulk.
- Arrange ingredients neatly within the bread to ensure a tidy, uniform appearance.
- Select fresh, high-quality ingredients to improve the flavor and texture of the sandwich.
- Spread mayonnaise evenly on each slice to help the sandwich hold together and prevent slipping.
- Use cold toast to keep vegetables crisp and avoid wilting.
- When cutting the sandwich, apply gentle pressure and use a sawing motion to prevent squashing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 618 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 618kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 823mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 221mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 170IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 260mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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