California Club Triple-Decker Sandwich (Printable)
Triple-decker toasted layers with turkey, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and creamy mayonnaise make this California classic a hearty, satisfying meal ready in 25 minutes.
# What You'll 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
# Directions:
01 - Toast all 12 bread slices until golden brown and crispy.
02 - Lay out 4 bread slices and spread each with mayonnaise evenly.
03 - Layer turkey slices, lettuce leaves, and avocado slices on each prepared bread base. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
04 - Place a second toasted slice on each sandwich and spread with additional mayonnaise.
05 - Arrange tomato slices and 2 bacon strips on each sandwich.
06 - Top each triple-decker with the final bread slice.
07 - Gently press sandwiches together, secure with wooden picks, and cut diagonally into triangles.
08 - Serve immediately with chips or pickles if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of warm toasted bread and cool fresh avocado hits every texture craving imaginable
- It turns ordinary lunch ingredients into something that feels like restaurant comfort food
02 -
- Wooden picks are non negotiable for keeping these towering sandwiches intact while cutting
- The secret is spreading mayo on every single bread slice to prevent soggy layers
03 -
- Warm the turkey slices for 30 seconds before assembling for an incredible temperature contrast
- Season each layer individually rather than just the final sandwich