California Club Sandwich
This mile-high California club sandwich is packed with turkey, bacon, and creamy avocado. If you try it once, you will be craving it again and again!
Disclosure: This post was originally sponsored by Kitchen Play in 2017, but was updated with new information and photos in July 2024.
I love sandwiches like my copycat Big Mac or a pizza grilled cheese for lunch. Another favorite is my California Club sandwich. It is a delicious twist on the classic. It incorporates the fresh flavors of the Golden State, specifically creamy avocado. This hearty sandwich layers crisp bacon, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tender turkey breast between slices of toasted bread.
It is perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner on these hot summer nights. It's super easy to make, too!
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- Bacon: To save time, I like to use microwave bacon. I like the brand Hormel Black Label.
- Mayonnaise: Mayonnaise haters, I hear you! You could also use ranch or Caesar dressing for a creamy spread. I find the sandwich to be a bit dry without a spread.
- Bread: Thinner bread works better for this layered sandwich.
- Turkey Lunch Meat: I like Dietz and Watson. Boar's Head is also good. You could even use chicken lunch meat instead.
- Avocado: Look for avocados that are dark in color and give a little when squeezed.
Ingredient Spotlight Roma Tomatoes
I like to use Roma tomatoes on sandwiches as they have a firm texture that holds their shape. They are also low in moisture, so your sandwich won't get soggy.
Krystle's Tips
- Toast Your Bread: Don't skip toasting your bread; it provides a great crunch. If you're making these for a crowd, you can also toast your bread in the oven for 4-5 minutes per side at 350 degrees F.
- Use a Serrated Knife: This will easily slice through the bread without mangling it for picture-perfect triangles.
- Use toothpicks to hold the sandwich together if needed.
Seasoning
Season your tomato and avocado with salt and pepper for even more flavor.
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📖 Recipe
California Club Sandwich
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Ingredients
- ¼ Cup Mayonnaise
- 3 Slices Calcium Fortified Bread I used Wonder Bread
- ¼ Cup Baby Spinach
- 4 Slices Turkey Lunch Meat
- ½ Roma Tomato Thinly Sliced
- 4 Slices Bacon Cooked Crisp
- 2 Slices Swiss cheese
- ½ Avocado Sliced
Instructions
- Toast 3 slices of calcium-fortified bread, and spread each slice with mayo.
- Add one slice of turkey, 2 slices of tomato, 2 slices of bacon, and 1 piece of cheese to the first piece of toast.
- Top with the second slice of toast mayo side down. Top with remaining ingredients (spinach, turkey, tomato, cheese, bacon, and avocado).
- Top with third slice of bread.
Notes
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- Bacon: To save time, I like to use microwave bacon. I like the brand Hormel Black Label.
- Mayonnaise: You could also use ranch or Caesar dressing for a creamy spread. I find the sandwich to be a bit dry without a spread.
- Bread: Thinner bread works better for this layered sandwich.
- Turkey Lunch Meat: I like Dietz and Watson. Boar's Head is also good.
- Avocado: Look for avocados that are dark in color, and give a little when squeezed.
Nutrition
Crunched for time? I love grabbing a sandwich at Subway. Did you know their 6-inch sub bread has as much calcium as a glass of milk? No more fast food guilt!
Overall, the next time you're in the baking aisle pick up some high calcium bread. I'd love you to try my club sandwich recipe, you won't be disappointed! It would also make fabulous French toast, croutons, or even bread pudding!
What do you think of this California Club Sandwich? How can you incorporate more calcium into your diet from the baked good aisle?
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
This is really a super sandwich! I love all the ingredients. The only difference between mine and yours was I used sourdough bread!
Simple and delish! Incredibly satisfying and I think I'm already planning my next one! ???? Thanks for the great recipe!
What a delightful sandwich I make it often. Always a hit!
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
I made the California Club Sandwich and it was fantastic! The ingredients worked so well together, and the avocado added a creamy texture. It’s a new favorite in our household for sure.
This is the BEST sandwich! So filling and delicious!
So, what makes a food "California"? Is the the avocado? This was super tasty!
Yup you're right it's the avocado! A ton come from California although a good amount come from Mexico too! 🙂
I always order this when I go out to lunch and it cost so much, I didn't realize it was so cost-effective to make it at home! Thanks for sharing this one!
This is my husband's new favorite lunch! They're amazing! So much flavor in every bite!
Made this for lunch, I toasted the bread for extra crunch and it's so yummy! I love that it's light, refreshing and bursting with flavors!
Now, this is what I call a sandwich! I love the ingredients, especially the avocado, and the third piece of toast in the center gives it a nice bit of extra crunch.
This sandwich tasty, I'm in love, I'd eat about three of them, it made my mouth water, it must be delicious.
Perfect solution for the hot days we have here ! Thank you so much !
That sandwich looks delicious! I have never thought about using bread as a way to make sure I get enough calcium!