Club Sandwich with Pesto Mayo
Our Club Sandwich with Pesto Mayo is a delicious twist on the classic, featuring layers of crispy bacon, turkey, lettuce, and tomato, all stacked between toasted bread. The rich and herby pesto mayo adds a burst of flavor in every bite!
Best Club Sandwiches
Warmer weather makes us want to keep things simple. Bring on the sandwiches, wraps, smoothies, and avocado toast. We’re all about keeping the ovens off and the A/C on!
While we use our soft white sandwich bread for these sandwiches, you could also use our Honey Wheat Bread or Sourdough Sandwich Bread instead.
Why This Recipe Works:
- SIMPLE INGREDIENTS – This recipe uses simple ingredients and can be made in minutes, especially if you prep in advance.
- FULL OF FLAVOR – Pesto mayonnaise is the key ingredient in this sandwich and brings a ton of delicious flavor to a simple club sandwich.
- GREAT WEEKNIGHT MEAL – Prep the pesto mayo in advance and keep it in your refrigerator for quick weeknight meals. You won’t regret it!
What You’ll Need:
- bread – we love using our soft white sandwich bread recipe for these sandwiches.
- bacon – use your favorite bacon for these club sandwiches.
- deli turkey
- pesto mayo
- lettuce and tomato
How to make Club Sandwiches with Pesto Mayo:
Step 1
Make pesto mayo. Follow my simple recipe for pesto mayo and keep it on hand for all of your sandwich cravings. Simply mix 3/4 cup of mayonnaise with three tablespoons of pesto, plus a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Stir and keep handy in your refrigerator.
Step 2
Make bacon. We normally cook bacon in the oven. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and add a wire rack on top. Then arrange bacon on rack and cook at 400 degrees until done to your liking.
Step 3
Assemble sandwiches. Lightly toast bread. Top with pesto mayo, crispy bacon, turkey slices, tomato and lettuce (and maybe some spicy pickled onions).
Step 4
Serve. Serve club sandwiches with your choice of side dishes.
What to serve with Club Sandwiches:
- SALAD – Try our Arugula Quinoa Salad or Antipasto Chopped Salad.
- POTATOES – Mustard Roasted Potatoes or Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
- VEGGIES – Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad or Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, and Brussels Sprouts
Recipe FAQs:
Classic club sandwiches are often made with toasted white bread, but wheat, sourdough, or ciabatta also work well.
Yes, toasting the bread adds a nice crunch and helps hold the sandwich together.
You can prep ingredients in advance, but for the best texture, assemble the sandwich just before serving to keep the bread from getting soggy.
Yes, you can use ham instead of turkey, and turkey bacon instead of regular bacon.
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xoxo ~Sue
Club Sandwich with Pesto Mayo Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 slices soft white sandwich bread – I used my homemade recipe on the blog
- 4 slices bacon
- 4-6 oz. deli turkey
- 4-6 Tablespoons pesto mayo – my homemade recipe is on the blog
- tomato slices
- lettuce
Instructions
- Make pesto mayo. Follow my simple recipe for pesto mayo and keep it on hand for all of your sandwich cravings. Simply mix 3/4 cup of mayonnaise with three tablespoons of pesto, plus a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Stir and keep handy in your refrigerator.
- Make bacon. We normally cook bacon in the oven. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and add a wire rack on top. Then arrange bacon on rack and cook at 400 degrees until done to your liking.
- Assemble sandwiches. Lightly toast bread. Top with pesto mayo, crispy bacon, turkey slices, tomato and lettuce (and maybe some spicy pickled onions).4 slices soft white sandwich bread, 4-6 Tablespoons pesto mayo, 4 slices bacon, 4-6 oz. deli turkey, tomato slices, lettuce
- Serve. Serve club sandwiches with your choice of side dishes.
Notes
- Classic club sandwiches are often made with toasted white bread, but wheat, sourdough, or ciabatta also work well. We use our soft white sandwich bread recipe.
- You can prep ingredients in advance, but for the best texture, assemble the sandwich just before serving to keep the bread from getting soggy.
I grew up on the BLT and this recipe is a classic! Thanks so much for the reminder. I agree that getting some home grown tomatoes make it even more special.