Turkey Club with Bacon Avocado (Printable Version)
A layered sandwich featuring roasted turkey, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, fresh vegetables, and mayo.
# Ingredient List:
→ Proteins
01 - 6 slices turkey bacon
02 - 6 ounces roasted turkey breast, sliced
→ Bread & Spreads
03 - 6 slices whole wheat or white sandwich bread, toasted
04 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
06 - 2 leaves romaine or iceberg lettuce
07 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
→ Seasonings
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook turkey bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
02 - Toast the bread slices until golden brown.
03 - Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each toasted bread slice.
04 - Place one slice of bread mayonnaise-side up on a work surface. Layer with half the lettuce leaves, half the turkey slices, and half the tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper.
05 - Top with a second bread slice, mayonnaise-side down. Spread mayonnaise on the top of this slice as well.
06 - Layer half of the avocado slices and three slices of turkey bacon on top.
07 - Close the sandwich with the third bread slice, mayonnaise-side down.
08 - Press down gently, secure with toothpicks, slice into halves or quarters, and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It's substantial enough to quiet real hunger, but takes barely 25 minutes from start to finish.
- Turkey bacon gives you all the smoky, crispy satisfaction without the heaviness of regular bacon.
- The triple-decker structure feels fancy and celebratory, but honestly requires no special skills.
02 -
- Toasting the bread is non-negotiable; untoasted bread will absorb all the mayo and turn into sad, soggy cardboard within five minutes.
- Slice your avocado just before assembly; if you cut it too early, it oxidizes and turns gray, losing that beautiful pale green that makes the sandwich look appetizing.
03 -
- Chill your plates for five minutes before serving if it's warm outside; it keeps the avocado from softening too fast and the whole sandwich stays structural longer.
- The toothpicks aren't just for holding it together—they signal to someone eating it that you took time to make sure it wouldn't fall apart in their hands, which somehow makes the whole experience feel intentional.