Learn how to make a restaurant-quality turkey club sandwich right in your own kitchen! This easy, classic recipe is loaded with juicy turkey, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and ripe tomatoes on buttery toasted bread. Watch the full step-by-step tutorial on my YouTube channel and recreate this deli favorite at home!
There’s nothing like a perfectly stacked, crispy, toasty turkey club sandwich—you know, the kind that’s served up at your favorite restaurant or deli with the perfect layers of juicy turkey, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and ripe tomatoes. But here’s the thing: you don’t have to go out to get that experience. You can make it right at home, and today, I’m going to show you how.
This Turkey Club Sandwich is part of my Restaurant Remix Series, where I take restaurant-inspired dishes and break them down so you can recreate them in your kitchen—without the takeout price tag. Trust me, after one bite, you’ll never look at a homemade sandwich the same way again.
Why You’ll Love This Turkey Club
✔️ Tastes Just Like Your Favorite Restaurant – or better!
✔️ Super Easy To Make – No fancy ingredients, just classic flavors done right.
✔️ Great for Meal Prep – Make one fresh or prep everything ahead for easy grab-and-go lunches.
What You Need To Make A Turkey Club
The beauty of a turkey club is its simplicity, but every ingredient needs to be just right for that restaurant-quality bite.
Ingredients:
- Turkey – Fresh-roasted or high-quality deli turkey
- Bacon – Crispy, smoky, and cooked to perfection
- Lettuce & Tomato – Crisp romaine or iceberg and fresh, ripe tomatoes
- Mayo – Classic, but feel free to upgrade with a flavored aioli or mustard
- Bread – White sandwich bread is traditional, but sourdough or whole wheat works too
- Cheddar Cheese – Optional but highly recommend
How To Build The Ultimate Turkey Club
1️⃣ Toast the Bread – toast the bread until golden brown.
2️⃣ Cook the Bacon – It should be crispy but not overdone.
3️⃣ Layer it Up – Start with a generous layer of turkey, followed by crispy bacon, fresh tomato slices, crisp lettuce, slice of cheese and a spread of mayo.
4️⃣ Cut & Serve – The classic move is to cut it into triangles and serve with a side of chips or fries.
The Secret To A Restaurant-Worthy Turkey Club
The key to taking your homemade turkey club to the next level is using quality ingredients and layering them right. Here are a few pro tips:
- Use a good-quality turkey – Whether it’s fresh-roasted or high-quality deli turkey, avoid anything too dry or thinly sliced.
- Toast the bread – This adds a nice crunch.
- Crisp up the bacon properly – No one wants soggy bacon in their sandwich!
- Slice the tomatoes thin – A thick slice can make the sandwich slide apart.
Turkey Club Sandwich
Ingredients
- 3 Slices of White Bread toasted
- Mayo to taste on each slice
- 2-3 slices of thinly slices tomato seasoned with salt and pepper
- 2-3 leaves of romaine lettuce
- 2 slices of crispy bacon cut in half
- 2 slices of thinly sliced cheddar cheese
- Long toothpicks to hold the sandwich together
Instructions
- Toast 3 slices of white bread until golden brown and crispy. Spread mayo on one side of each toasted slice.
- Place one slice of toasted bread on a clean surface, mayo side up. Add one layer of romaine lettuce, 1 slice of thinly sliced, seasoned tomatoes, 1 piece of bacon broken into two small pieces, 1 slice of cheddar cheese, and a generous layer of turkey.
- Place the second slice of toasted bread on top, mayo side down against the turkey. Spread mayo on the top side of this middle slice.
- Repeat the layering process with lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheese, and turkey on top of the middle slice of bread.
- Top with the third slice of toasted bread, mayo side down, and gently press down to secure the sandwich.
- Insert long toothpicks diagonally into each quadrant of the sandwich to hold it together.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the sandwich into four equal triangles for that classic club look.
- Serve with your favorite side—chips, fries, or a simple salad—and enjoy!
Watch The Full Turkey Club Tutorial On YouTube
If you want to see exactly how I put this together, head over to my YouTube channel and watch the full step-by-step tutorial. I walk you through the Restaurant Remix method, so you can make this Turkey Club just as good as the one from your favorite spot.
🎥 Watch the full tutorial here: WATCH
Once you try it, let me know in the comments below—do you love a classic turkey club, or do you switch it up with a twist?
Happy cooking!
