Turkey Club Triple-Decker (Printable)

Triple-stack featuring turkey, bacon, fresh greens, tomato, and mayonnaise on toasted bread slices.

# What you'll need:

→ Proteins

01 - 7 oz cooked turkey breast, sliced
02 - 4 slices bacon

→ Bread & Spread

03 - 6 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread
04 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise

→ Vegetables

05 - 4 leaves romaine or iceberg lettuce
06 - 1 large tomato, sliced

→ Seasoning

07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Toast bread slices until golden brown.
02 - Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
03 - Arrange three slices of toast and spread each with 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise.
04 - On the first slice, layer half the lettuce and turkey; season lightly with salt and black pepper.
05 - Place second slice of toast mayonnaise side down on first layer, spread 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise on top.
06 - Layer tomato slices and bacon, then the remaining lettuce and turkey; season again if desired.
07 - Top with last slice of toast, press gently, and secure corners with cocktail sticks if desired.
08 - Cut each sandwich diagonally into quarters and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for when you want something that tastes like effort but doesn't demand any.
  • The triple-decker structure is genuinely impressive to look at, turning a sandwich into an edible centerpiece.
  • Every bite delivers a textural contrast—crispy bacon, tender turkey, fresh lettuce, and that satisfying crunch of toasted bread.
  • It uses basic ingredients you probably already have, with room to experiment and make it completely your own.
02 -
  • Toasting the bread isn't optional—it changes everything by creating a barrier that prevents the sandwich from becoming a soggy mess within minutes of assembly.
  • The order of ingredients matters; lettuce acts as insulation between the bread and wet ingredients like tomato, a trick that single-layer sandwiches can't accomplish.
  • Drain your bacon properly on paper towels, otherwise the excess grease will accelerate sogginess and overpower the delicate flavors of everything else.
03 -
  • Cut while the sandwich is still slightly warm, when the toast is at its most cooperative and the flavors are at their peak.
  • If you're making these for others and want zero stress, assemble everything except the final toasting, then toast and stack just before serving—your guests get the experience of warmth and freshness.
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