California Club Recipe
Make California Club Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Sandwich
Optional garnish & serve
Method
Sandwich
Prepare bread
Spread 1/2 tablespoon softened butter on one side of each of the 6 bread slices. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
Toast bread
Place bread butter-side-down in the skillet in two batches (to avoid crowding). Toast until golden brown and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove toasted slices to a cutting board, toasted side up. Keep warm.
Mix mayonnaise spread
In a small bowl combine 6 tablespoons mayonnaise with 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon of the kosher salt (reserve the rest for avocado/tomato). Stir until smooth.
Slice tomato
Cut the tomato into 3 evenly thick slices (about 1/4 inch each). Lightly season both sides of the slices with a pinch of kosher salt and a little black pepper.
Assemble first layer (base)
Take two toasted bread slices to form the base of the triple-decker club. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the mayo-Dijon mixture on each slice (unt toasted side). On one slice, arrange half the turkey (about 4 oz) in an even layer, then top with 1 slice of cheese and 2 slices of bacon (or broken to fit). Add 2 lettuce leaves on top of the bacon.
Second layer
Place a second toasted slice mayo-side up on top of the first layer to create the middle deck. On that slice spread 1/3 of the mashed avocado (about 3 tbs) evenly. Arrange the tomato slices on top of the avocado, then top with the remaining turkey (about 4 oz) and remaining bacon strips. Add 2 more lettuce leaves.
Top and press
Spread the remaining mayonnaise mixture on the remaining toasted slice and place it mayo-side down to top the sandwich, forming a triple-decker club. Press gently to compact the layers so the sandwich holds together.
Secure and cut
If desired, insert wooden sandwich picks through each quarter to secure layers. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the sandwich diagonally into 4 triangles (cut across both decks so each quarter contains all layers).
Finish and serve
Arrange sandwich quarters on a platter. Serve immediately with optional pickle spears and potato chips.