Turkey Club Sandwich Bacon Avocado (Printable)
Triple-decker delight with turkey, bacon, and fresh avocado.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 6 slices turkey breast (deli or freshly roasted)
02 - 6 slices turkey bacon
→ Bread
03 - 6 slices whole wheat or white sandwich bread
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
05 - 2 leaves romaine or iceberg lettuce
06 - 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
07 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
→ Condiments
08 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Extras
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil (for toasting bread)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook turkey bacon until crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
02 - While bacon cooks, toast all bread slices until golden brown. Lightly butter if desired.
03 - In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise with Dijon mustard if using.
04 - Spread mayo mixture on one side of each bread slice. On the bottom slice, layer lettuce, tomato, and turkey breast, seasoning with salt and pepper. Add second slice of bread mayo side down, then layer turkey bacon, avocado slices, and red onion if desired. Top with third bread slice, mayo side down.
05 - Press sandwich gently, cut into halves or quarters, and secure with toothpicks if needed.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in about 25 minutes, which means you can make it for lunch without planning your whole afternoon around it.
- The combination of crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and cool tomato hits every texture and temperature your mouth is hoping for.
- It feels substantial enough for dinner but light enough that you won't need a nap afterward.
02 -
- The order of assembly matters more than it seems—putting lettuce directly on the bread creates a protective layer that keeps everything from getting soggy, which is the difference between a great sandwich and a disappointment.
- Avocado oxidizes quickly once it's sliced, so assemble your sandwich right after slicing the avocado, not five minutes later.
03 -
- Chill your plate for five minutes before assembling if you're eating immediately—this keeps the temperature of the bread from softening the avocado before you eat it.
- Cut the sandwich on a slight diagonal; it's purely psychological, but it always tastes better this way, and it looks nicer on the plate.