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• Part 1 of 2: Classic club sandwich
• Part 2 of 2: Club sandwich variations
• Tips

If a club was ever formed around a three-layer sandwich served in the shape of little triangles, who wouldn't want to join? The club sandwich was probably first made at gambling houses in New York in the late 1800s. They served as a full meal for the gamblers who worked long hours. It is one of the most iconic and standard sandwiches available worldwide in restaurants or petrol stations, for example. If you want to make one too, you can read below how to do this and how to adapt it to your own taste.

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Part 1 of 2: Classic club sandwich

1. Toast two or three slices of white bread. Club sandwiches are usually made with white bread (tiger or casino white, for example), toast the slices until they are crispy. The traditional club consists of three slices. The middle slice creates two layers of toppings. However, the club sandwich can also be made without placing a slice in the middle.
   • If you want to reduce the calories of the sandwich, you can also choose not to add a third slice. This will not detract from the taste.
2. Fry two to three slices of bacon until crispy. Fry the bacon in a frying pan over low heat, turning the slices regularly, until they are crispy or a white foam forms after you flip a slice. Then wipe the slices with a paper towel to remove the grease and set them aside until you are ready to build the sandwich.
   • As a quick alternative, you can also use pre-cooked or microwave bacon, if you prefer. Turkey or vegetarian bacon (from soy) are lower-fat alternatives.
3. Spread one of the slices with mayonnaise. When assembling the sandwich, you should start with the bottom layer. Use a table knife to apply a thin layer of mayonnaise to the bottom slice. The mayonnaise prevents the sandwich from being too dry. However, if you don't feel like the extra calories, you can also leave the mayonnaise behind.
4. Add slices of chicken or turkey fillet, tomato and lettuce. Add several thinly sliced ​​chicken or turkey slices to the bottom layer. Traditionally, chicken is used, but turkey is also a common choice. Place one or two crispy iceberg lettuce leaves on top of the cold cuts, then add one or two slices of tomato.
   • The meat on a club sandwich is usually cold. Adding roasted chicken or turkey is a tasty option, but let the chicken or turkey pieces cool to at least room temperature before topping your club sandwich with them.
   • If you don't have iceberg or butter lettuce at home, all other crunchy lettuces are also great options. Spinach or other green leaves can also be added very well. Still, iceberg lettuce traditionally remains the best choice.
5. Add another slice of bread with mayonnaise. You are now halfway there. You can start with the second layer by adding another slice of toasted bread. Spread mayonnaise on both sides of the bread if you're really hungry. If this is not the case, feel free to omit the mayonnaise or even the slice altogether.
6. Add the bacon. Start the second layer of the club sandwich with two or three slices of bacon pastry in a skillet. You can choose to break the slices in half if they are too big for the slices of bread.
7. Add another layer with chicken or turkey fillet, tomato and lettuce. Complete the second layer of your sandwich by placing all the ingredients from a completely different sandwich on the bacon slices. Start with the chicken or turkey, then the lettuce and place the tomato on top. Be a little less generous with the second coat to keep the sandwich from getting top heavy.
8. Place the third and last slice of toast on top of the stack. When the sandwich is fully assembled, place the last slice on top of the stack. Lightly press down on the stack to stabilize the sandwich, as it were. Extra mayonnaise? That choice is entirely yours.
9. Cut the sandwich diagonally and then cut those halves in half. Now comes the funniest part. The club sandwich is best known for the way it is cut. To start, cut the sandwich diagonally from corner to corner and then do this with the other corners as well. This creates four equal parts in the shape of a triangle.
   • For best results, use a sharp bread knife. The knife has to go through a number of layers.
   • Some people cut the crusts away before slicing the club sandwich diagonally. As a result, the sandwich consists of four perfectly cut small triangles.
10. Stick a cocktail stick in all four triangles. Club sandwiches sometimes fall apart because of the amount of toppings.It is therefore common to keep the layers together by using cocktail sticks. Some people even place the cocktail sticks before cutting to make cutting easier. It just depends on what you find most convenient.
11. Serve the sandwich with chips or fries in the center of the plate. Make up the board by placing the four pieces on the board, leaving a small one in between. The free spaces can be filled with chips or fries, for example. These are undoubtedly the most common side dishes, but you could also choose to serve a potato salad, coleslaw or a green salad with pickle on the side.

Part 2 of 2: Club sandwich variations

1. Use savory bread. Most club sandwiches are made with regular white bread, but nothing will stop you from getting more creative. Try a club sandwich with a savory multigrain bread or rye bread for extra flavor.
   • If you're going for a really creative treat, try three different slices of bread. A slice of wheat bread on the bottom, multigrain or wholemeal bread on top and rye bread in the center. This is starting to look like something.
2. Add cheese. Most club sandwiches don't have cheese, but which sandwich is better with a little cheese? How about provolone or cheddar? The rules regarding sandwiches must be broken. Pimento cheese is a delicacy from the southern states of America. It is a spreadable cheese with peppers and is very suitable as an addition to a sandwich.
3. Replace the deli meats. In most countries, a club sandwich is topped with chicken breast and in America often with turkey. But why not try a club with roast beef, corned beef or ham?
   • If you don't eat cold cuts, try grilled zucchini, eggplant, tempeh, or portobello mushrooms instead of meat.
4. Give your mayonnaise a twist. Regular mayonnaise can make even a bad sandwich edible. But with a little extra work, you can turn your regular mayonnaise into something great. Consider making one of the following combinations:
   • Pesto - mayonnaise (a tablespoon of pesto per half cup of mayo)
   • Curry - mayonnaise (half a tablespoon of curry powder per half cup)
   • Fry sauce (ketchup and mayonnaise)
   • Thousand island (salad dressing, pickles, mayonnaise)
   • Sriracha sauce - mayonnaise (Sriracha to your taste, plus mayonnaise)
   • Mustard - mayonnaise (two tablespoons per half cup)
   • Mayonnaise and cajun seasoning (a teaspoon per half cup)
5. Replace other seasonings. Go for ketchup on your sandwich if this is your favorite. Barbecue sauce? Balsamic dressing? Banana sauce? Chili sauce? All sounds very good. The club sandwich recipe is pretty standard, so you can easily adapt it to your taste. Take a bite without a seasoning and then add your favorite seasonings.
   • Try a different seasoning on each slice of bread. This gives each layer a unique and unusual flavor. It will be your best club sandwich ever.

Tips

• Previously, breads were classified based on the production date. The older breads were often used for toast and croutons. These breads were baked in loaf tins that were 2.5 times longer than the ones used today. Today's square-slice sliced ​​breads are ideal for making sandwiches.
• Vary to your heart's content and adapt the recipe to your taste.
• Try a salad dressing or cocktail sauce with a little curry powder instead of mayonnaise.