There's something magical about a classic club sandwich. Stacked sky-high with all the fillings, held together with toothpicks, and served with a pile of crispy French fries or potato chips. It's simple, a little messy, and completely perfect. Recreate the diner-style magic right at home, in less than 15 minutes!
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If you're serving these classic clubhouse sandwiches for lunch or dinner, pair them with something equally comforting. My crispy homemade fries or baked sweet potato fries are the perfect side for that full diner-style experience, or keep things light with a simple salad and a homemade apple cider vinegar vinaigrette. You can even switch things up by using the same ingredients to build a hearty sandwich salad bowl like this delicious grinder salad sandwich bowl for an easy meal variation!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This triple-decker club sandwich gives you the best of both worlds. The top layer is a classic BLT, while the bottom is a perfect deli sandwich complete with mustard and pickles.
- Club sandwiches are perfect for lunch, dinner, game day or casual entertaining.
- These clubhouses are built using simple, everyday ingredients. You won't need any fancy ingredients to make these sandwiches!
- Whip up a restaurant-quality sandwich at home in under 15 minutes.
- Clubhouse sandwiches are easy to customize with your favorite meats, cheeses, and spreads.
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Ingredients You'll Need
- Deli Meat - Any of your favorite deli meats can be used in this club sandwich. Other good options are turkey, chicken, bologna, or salami.
- Cheese - Use any type of cheese that you like, other cheeses that work well are Havarti, Swiss, and Monterey Jack.
- Bacon - Can be substituted for turkey bacon.
- Spreads - Take this classic club sandwich to the next level by using roasted garlic aioli or sriracha aioli (if you like it spicy) instead of mayo for an added depth of flavor.
Find a full list of ingredients with exact measurements on the recipe card below.
Recipe Variations
- Meats - Swap the deli meat for shredded roast chicken, turkey, ham or roast beef.
- Deluxe - Add fresh guacamole, caramelized onions or crispy onions!
- Bread - Use homemade no-knead bread, whole wheat, or gluten-free bread. Or switch it up and serve these sandwiches as wraps in homemade tortillas!
If you love sandwich recipes as much as we do, you have to try this apricot brie chicken sandwich, classic beef dip, or my to-die-for Crunchwrap supremes (they taste exactly like the Taco Bell version!) and don't forget about these Big Mac tacos, which are equally as good and can't be skipped!
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How To Make The Classic Club Sandwich
Step 1
A classic club sandwich has two layers separated by a middle slice of bread. The bottom layer features deli meats and cheese, while the top layer is a traditional BLT.
To make it, start by toasting the bread. Spread mustard on one slice, then layer with cheese, deli meats, onions and pickles. Add a second slice of bread with mustard on it (mustard side down) to create the middle layer.
Spread mayo on top of that middle slice, then add the bacon, lettuce and tomato. Finish with the final slice of bread spread with mayo, and place it on top.
Step 2
Secure the sandwich by inserting two long toothpicks on opposite corners, then slice diagonally to create two halves. For smaller portions, insert four toothpicks (one in each corner) and cut the sandwich into quarters.
That's it! Your classic club sandwich is ready to serve!
Step 3
Serve your clubhouse sandwiches with potato chips, homemade French fries, crispy wedge fries, or a side of kale caesar salad!
Tips For The Best Sandwiches
- Toast the bread until golden brown, so it holds its structure, doesn't get soggy and withstands the height of this sandwich.
- These club sandwiches are already stacked, but overloading the sandwich will make it harder to slice.
- Use a sharp, clean chef's knife for a clean, even slice.
- Cold ingredients make for better stacking. Deli meats can become more slippery if they are warm (plus bacteria can grow easily), so make sure that everything is cool before building your clubhouse.
Storage Tips
Classic club sandwiches are best served fresh.
If you are planning to store, keep the components separate until you are ready to build and eat the sandwiches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Supposedly, the name comes from sandwiches served at private clubs, where these sandwiches were first served as hearty meals.
Use toasted bread, secure it with toothpicks, and slice carefully with a sharp knife.
You can prep the ingredients ahead, but it's best assembled just before serving to prevent the bread from getting soggy.
A club sandwich is a triple-decker sandwich with three slices of bread and multiple layers, while a regular sandwich typically only has two pieces of bread and a single filling layer.
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Classic Club Sandwich
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- Toaster or Oven
- Knife
Ingredients
- 3 pieces Bread toasted
- 2 teaspoons Yellow Mustard
- 2 slices Cheddar Cheese
- 2 slices Sweet Capocolla Deli Meat
- 2 slices Mortadella Deli Meat
- 2 slices Ham Deli Meat
- 2 slices Red Onion
- 1 Dill Pickle sliced
- 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 4 Tomato Slices
- 2-3 pieces Bacon cooked
- Iceberg Lettuce shredded
- Salt & Pepper optional, to taste
Instructions
- Toast all slices of bread until golden and crisp.
- Spread mustard on one slice of toast. Layer with cheese, deli meats, onions, and pickles. Spread mustard on a second piece of toast and place it on top, mustard side down, to form the middle layer. Spread mayonnaise on top of the middle slice. Layer with tomato, bacon, and lettuce. Spread mayonnaise on the final slice of toast and place it on top to complete the sandwich. Optionally, season the layers with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Secure the sandwich with long toothpicks, slice, and serve.
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Notes
- Bread: Any kind of bread can be used for these sandwiches, Texas toast, homemade bread, whole wheat, or tortilla wraps all work well.
- Deli Meat: Any type of deli meat can be used for these clubhouse sandwiches. Other good options are turkey, chicken, black forest ham, or roast beef
- Cheese: Use any kind of cheese that you like for these club sandwiches.
- Toast the bread until it is golden brown so the sandwich holds its structure better.
- Overloading the sandwich will make it harder to stack and slice.
- Long toothpicks help to keep the sandwich together.
- Use a large, sharp chef's knife to cut the sandwich for the best results.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator and it will vary based on the ingredients that you use.
Jessica says
I've been making these club sandwiches for years, and years! They are nostalgic and super delicious. We hope you love our recipe for clubhouses!