What makes this club sandwich the ULTIMATE?
Oven roasted turkey, crispy bacon, fresh veggies, and a homemade garlic aioli!
This club sandwich takes a little time to build, but its worth every step.
Nick Evans
The club sandwich is a truly special thing.
Stacked high with vegetables and avocado, this layered sandwich is one of my favorites.
I think youll enjoy it also!
Nick Evans
What Makes a Club Sandwich a Club Sandwich?
A club sandwich can have lots of different parts and layers to it.
This Version vs. Its super tender and more flavorful in my opinion.
Nick Evans
Also, rather than jarred mayo, I like toroast garlicto make a tasty aioli.
Its a small upgrade to the sandwich but really makes a difference!
You dont have to worry about part of the turkey over-cooking.
Nick Evans
Tips for Making Crispy Bacon
In my opinion, crispy bacon is essential on a club sandwich.
The easiest way to make crispy, uniform bacon is by baking it in the oven!
Check outmy full tutorialon how to do just that!
Nick Evans
Toast it, and its perfect for a club sandwich.
Ways to Adapt This Club Sandwich
This sandwich is pretty versatile, actually.
Other than that, go crazy!
Nick Evans
Here are a few ideas to change it up:
Can You Make This Ahead of Time?
In fact, every piece of this sandwich can be made in advance.
Roast the turkey, make the aioli, and bake the bacon all well in advance.
Nick Evans
Then, when you are in a sandwich mood, just toss it all together!
All the individual pieces will keep well in the fridge for five to seven days.
What to Serve With Club Sandwiches
Picklesandpotato chipsare a classic club sandwich serving side.
Nick Evans
I like to serve mine with a big salad though, eithergreen saladorpotato saladwould be nice.
Its such a hearty sandwich that I like a lighter side dish for serving.
I like to bake my bacon so the pieces are really uniform and crispy.
Nick Evans
Check out myfull tutorial on baking bacon in the oven!
Place the bacon in a cold oven and set the temperature to 375F.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
Check the bacon around the 18-minute mark.
Some bacon cooks faster than others.
Remove from the oven; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Let the bacon grease cool.
Then remove the foil and place new foil over the baking sheet.
You will roast the turkey breast on the same sheet.
Reduce the oven temperature to 350F.
Place the turkey breast on the foil-lined baking sheet, skin side up.
Drizzle the turkey breast liberally with olive oil and season it well with salt and pepper.
While the turkey breast roasts, cut the top off a garlic bulb, exposing the garlic cloves.
Set the garlic bulb cut side up on a square of foil large enough to enclose it.
Drizzle the head of garlic with a teaspoon of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt.
Wrap in the foil.
Remove turkey breast and roasted garlic from the oven, transfer to a cutting board and let cool.
When comfortable to handle, slice the turkey breast into thin slices with a carving knife.
Once the garlic is cool, press out the garlic cloves with your fingers into a small bowl.
They should slide out easily.
Mash them with a fork, then stir in the mayo, lemon juice, and salt.
Store in the fridge for up to a week.
When youre ready to make a club sandwich, toast three slices of white sandwich bread.
Top one bread slice with lettuce, 4-6oz sliced turkey, and 2 slices of cheese.
Then add another slice of bread (center slice).
Top with 2 strips of bacon, 1/2 an avocado, and 2 slices of tomato.
Top with the last slice of bread.
Cut the sandwich into halves or quarters.
Secure each sandwich section with a large toothpick.
The turkey, bacon, and aioli will all keep well in the fridge for 5-7 days.
