What makes this Club Sandwich the ULTIMATE? Oven roasted turkey, crispy bacon, fresh veggies, and a homemade garlic aioli! This layered turkey club sandwich takes a little time to build, but it’s worth every step.
The club sandwich is a truly special thing. While it’s generally made with deli turkey, I like to roast a whole turkey breast and slice it thin for this ultimate version. Since the oven is on, it’s worth it to make some crispy bacon and a homemade roasted garlic aioli as well!
Stacked high with vegetables and avocado, this layered sandwich is one of my favorites. I think you’ll enjoy it also!
WHAT MAKES A CLUB SANDWICH A CLUB SANDWICH?
A club sandwich can have lots of different parts and layers to it. In my opinion, the only thing that makes a club sandwich a club sandwich is two distinct layers, each with some protein element.
For this Ultimate Turkey Club, I do one section with turkey, cheese, and lettuce, and then a second section with bacon, avocado, and tomato. It’s pretty great!
THIS VERSION VS. THE CLASSIC CLUB
The classic version of a club sandwich usually uses deli turkey for ease, but I like roasting my own if I have the time. It’s super tender and more flavorful in my opinion.
Also, rather than jarred mayo, I like to roast garlic to make a tasty aioli. It’s a small upgrade to the sandwich but really makes a difference!
TIPS FOR MAKING HOMEMADE TURKEY BREAST
A turkey breast is much easier to roast than a whole turkey. You don’t have to worry about part of the turkey over-cooking.
I recommend getting half of a turkey breast, which is usually two to three pounds, with the bone in and skin on. Drizzle it with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast it at 350˚F until the turkey breast is 165˚F in the thickest part of the breast. This will usually take 60-70 minutes, but the only way to know for sure is to use a meat thermometer to test the temperature.
Once it reaches temperature, let it cool for at least 10 minutes, and then slice it thinly for sandwiches.
TIPS FOR MAKING CRISPY BACON
In my opinion, crispy bacon is essential on a club sandwich. The easiest way to make crispy, uniform bacon is by baking it in the oven! Check out my full tutorial on how to do just that!
THE BEST BREAD FOR CLUB SANDWICHES
There are a million different kinds of bread one could use for a sandwich like this, but I keep it simple for my club sandwiches: white sandwich bread. Toast it, and it’s perfect for a club sandwich.
WAYS TO ADAPT THIS CLUB SANDWICH
This sandwich is pretty versatile, actually. I think turkey and bacon are pretty essential, as well as some sort of spread (like mayo). Other than that, go crazy! Here are a few ideas to change it up:
- Sprouts
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Switch out cheddar for Swiss cheese
- Make it spicy with a drizzle of sriracha
CAN YOU MAKE THIS AHEAD OF TIME?
Absolutely! In fact, every piece of this sandwich can be made in advance. Roast the turkey, make the aioli, and bake the bacon all well in advance. Then, when you are in a sandwich mood, just toss it all together! All the individual pieces will keep well in the fridge for five to seven days.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH CLUB SANDWICHES
Pickles and potato chips are a classic club sandwich serving side. I like to serve mine with a big salad though, either green salad or potato salad would be nice. It’s such a hearty sandwich that I like a lighter side dish for serving.
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