California Club Sandwich Triple Decker (Printable)
Triple-layered toasted sandwich piled high with turkey, bacon, avocado, and fresh vegetables. A satisfying lunch classic.
# What You Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 8 slices cooked bacon
02 - 8 oz sliced roasted turkey breast
→ Bread & Spreads
03 - 12 slices sandwich bread (white or whole wheat)
04 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 large ripe tomato, sliced
06 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
07 - 4 leaves romaine or iceberg lettuce
→ Seasonings
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How-To:
01 - Toast all 12 bread slices until golden brown and crispy.
02 - Lay out 4 slices of bread and spread each with mayonnaise. Layer turkey slices, lettuce, and a few avocado slices on top of each.
03 - Season the first layer lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
04 - Place a second toasted slice on each sandwich and spread with more mayonnaise.
05 - Add tomato slices and 2 bacon strips per sandwich on the middle layer.
06 - Top each triple-decker with a final bread slice to close the sandwich.
07 - Gently press sandwiches together and secure each with wooden picks. Cut each sandwich diagonally into triangles for serving.
08 - Serve immediately with chips or pickles on the side if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The texture contrast alone is worth it, crunchy toast meeting velvety avocado and smoky bacon
- It hits every flavor note, rich fresh savory salty in one handheld package
02 -
- Toasting all bread slices even the middle ones prevents the sandwich from falling apart when you bite down
- Wooden picks go through all three layers before cutting or you end up with a beautiful mess on your plate
03 -
- Pat tomato slices dry with paper towels to prevent soggy bread syndrome
- Crisp your bacon in the oven at 400°F for 12 minutes for perfect even results