A classic club sandwich made with crispy turkey, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, crispy bacon, and creamy mayonnaise layered between slices of crusty French bread for a satisfying and delicious meal.
8 slices French bread, about 1/2 inch thick
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
8 leaves iceberg lettuce, washed and dried
4 slices ripe tomato, about 1/4 inch thick
8 slices cooked turkey breast, about 4 ounces total
4 slices cooked turkey bacon
4 slices cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Spread 1 teaspoon of softened butter evenly on one side of each slice of French bread.
Place the bread slices buttered side down on the skillet and toast until golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the untoasted side of four bread slices.
On two of the mayonnaise-coated slices, layer 4 leaves of lettuce, 4 slices of tomato, and season the tomato lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Add 4 slices of cooked turkey breast evenly over the tomatoes.
Place one slice of cheddar cheese on top of the turkey.
Top each with one slice of the remaining bread, untoasted side down.
Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the top side of these middle bread slices.
Add 2 slices of cooked turkey bacon and 4 leaves of lettuce on each sandwich.
Place the final bread slices on top, toasted side up.
Press down gently on each sandwich, then cut each sandwich diagonally into two triangles using a sharp knife.
Serve immediately with your choice of side.