By Laurel Perry
Published Mar 3, 2025
A club sandwich is a classic recipe for a reason. It’s the perfect blend of flavors and textures, and it’s so satisfying to eat any time of day. I load up my clubs with lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheddar, turkey, and ham to create the ultimate triple-decker sandwich. Everything is held together with creamy mayo (and the help of a toothpick!). I love to make these classic club sandwiches for lunch any day of the week!
Three layers of toasty, buttery, mayo-slathered toast are what separates this club sandwich from just any old sandwich. You can fill it up with all your favorite deli meats and cheeses, but the three layers of bread are key! They make this sandwich super crispy, crunchy, and satisfying to eat.
Tips for Beginners
- You do not have to toast the bread, but I found that it helps hold the sandwich together.
- I always cook my bacon a day ahead so it’s ready to go.
- Pay close attention to the stacking order. I know it may seem tedious, but it’s worth it for the perfect sandwich experience.
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- ▢ 12 slices sourdough sandwich bread
- ▢ 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ stick)
- ▢ ¾ cup mayonnaise divided
- ▢ 4 leaves romaine lettuce cut in half crosswise
- ▢ 8 slices tomato
- ▢ Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ▢ 8 slices cooked bacon
- ▢ 4 slices cheddar cheese
- ▢ 8 slices deli turkey
- ▢ 8 slices deli ham
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Instructions
- Toast the bread until lightly golden. Lightly butter both sides of each slice (about 1 teaspoon per slice). 12 slices sourdough sandwich bread, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Lay out 8 pieces of bread. Spread 1 tablespoon mayo on one side of each slice. ¾ cup mayonnaise
- To 4 of the slices, layer on the romaine and tomato. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Top with the bacon. 4 leaves romaine lettuce, 8 slices tomato, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 8 slices cooked bacon
- To the remaining 4 pieces of bread, layer on the cheese, turkey, and ham. Place this stack ham side up on top of the bacon layered bread. 4 slices cheddar cheese, 8 slices deli turkey, 8 slices deli ham
- Spread 1 tablespoon mayo on one side of the remaining bread. Place them mayo side down on top of the turkey.
- Use toothpicks to secure the sandwiches, slice and serve.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make a Club Sandwich Step-by-Step
Spread the Mayo: Lay out 8 pieces of bread. Spread 1 tablespoon mayo on one side of each slice.
Layer One Side: To 4 of the bread slices, layer on 4 leaves of romaine lettuce (1 per bread slice) and 8 slices of tomato (2 per bread slice). Season lightly with salt and pepper. Top with 8 slices of cooked bacon (2 per bread slice).
Layer the Other Side: To the remaining 4 pieces of bread, layer on 4 slices of cheddar cheese (1 per bread slice), 8 slices of deli turkey (2 per bread slice), and 8 slices of deli ham (2 per bread slice). Place this stack ham side up on top of the bacon layered bread.
Stack: Spread 1 tablespoon mayo on one side of the remaining bread. Place them mayo side down on top of the turkey.
Serve : Use toothpicks to secure the sandwiches, slice, and serve.
How to Store
A club sandwich tastes best on the day it’s made, but it will keep well for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator. Beyond that, it will likely be too soggy to enjoy.
Serving Suggestions
I like to serve my club sandwiches with potato chips (I love these baked sweet potato chips ) and a pickle spear , just like at my favorite diner. They’re also tasty with french fries or fried pickles .
More Sandwich Recipes to Try!
Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe
Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Fried Fish Sandwich
Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches (Leftover Roast Recipe Idea)
Club Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 slices sourdough sandwich bread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ stick)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise divided
- 4 leaves romaine lettuce cut in half crosswise
- 8 slices tomato
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 8 slices cooked bacon
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 8 slices deli turkey
- 8 slices deli ham
Instructions
- Toast the bread until lightly golden. Lightly butter both sides of each slice (about 1 teaspoon per slice). 12 slices sourdough sandwich bread, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Lay out 8 pieces of bread. Spread 1 tablespoon mayo on one side of each slice. ¾ cup mayonnaise
- To 4 of the slices, layer on the romaine and tomato. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Top with the bacon. 4 leaves romaine lettuce, 8 slices tomato, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 8 slices cooked bacon
- To the remaining 4 pieces of bread, layer on the cheese, turkey, and ham. Place this stack ham side up on top of the bacon layered bread. 4 slices cheddar cheese, 8 slices deli turkey, 8 slices deli ham
- Spread 1 tablespoon mayo on one side of the remaining bread. Place them mayo side down on top of the turkey.
- Use toothpicks to secure the sandwiches, slice and serve.
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
