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January 20, 2023

Clubhouse Sandwich

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A classic club sandwich recipe with easy step by step instructions. Tarragon mayonnaise and buttery toast make this club sandwich the best. via @foodtasticmomA classic club sandwich recipe with easy step by step instructions. Tarragon mayonnaise and buttery toast make this club sandwich the best. via @foodtasticmomA classic club sandwich recipe with easy step by step instructions. Tarragon mayonnaise and buttery toast make this club sandwich the best. via @foodtasticmom

Simple instructions for making a Clubhouse Sandwich at home. Tarragon mayonnaise and buttery toast make this club sandwich the best.

clubhouse sandwich plated with potato chips and dill pickles
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Clubhouse sandwich is a classic right? You might not think you need a recipe. But I spent time perfecting it. You want to know how to make this sandwich at home because it’s better than anything you can order out. And you can customize the layers to your own tastes. This traditional club sandwich reminds me of time spent on the golf course with my Grandpa when I was a kid. He and I spent a lot of hours on the course and would always get lunch afterwards. This type of sandwich served with some potato chips and a pickle spear was always a favorite of his and mine.

taking a bite of a triangle of a club sandwich

What is a clubhouse sandwich?

The club sandwich has its origins in New York and can be dated back to the late 1800’s. To me I’ve always associated this classic, double decker sandwich with the clubhouse on a golf course. The typical ingredients for a classic club include slices of bread and ham, deli turkey or chicken, several slices bacon, cheddar cheese, juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce and mayonnaise.

close up interior view of a freshly made clubhouse sandwich

Why this recipe works?

The purpose of my recipe is to solve what I’ve always felt were the weakest points of a clubhouse sandwich. Dry bread and not enough flavor. My recipe works because of my toasting method for the bread, which includes buttering one side of each slice of bread. This keeps the interior of the sandwich moist and the exterior sturdy enough to be assembled and cut neatly. I tried my sandwich both with butter and without and I can decidedly say that the butter is a big trick to this sandwich.

Then to really amp up the flavor, I mix my mayonnaise with tarragon, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt and pepper. It’s truly a game changer for this sandwich. The flavors just sing and really help to harmonize all of the separate ingredients into an extra happy composition. I’m partial to the tarragon flavor but in the summer when tomatoes are at their most ripe, you could replace the tarragon with fresh basil.

ingredients for making a clubhouse sandwich

Club sandwich ingredients

  • Bread – Use a sturdy sandwich bread for the layers of bread. My personal favorite is whole wheat or rye. But you can also choose to use sourdough or other type of hearty, white bread.
  • Mayo – A thin layer of flavored mayonnaise (in this case tarragon) spread thinly from edge to edge on each slice of bread (interior side) is the key to making this clubhouse sandwich the best.
  • Tarragon – I use dried tarragon because fresh tarragon can sometimes be difficult to find, depending on the season.
  • Garlic Powder – More flavor for the mayonnaise. My opinion is that garlic flavor makes everything better.
  • Lemon Juice – Thins the mayonnaise a little bit for ease of spreading, but adds a nice bright flavor to the sandwich.
  • Salt and Pepper – Again more flavor is a good thing.
  • Ham – I prefer using very thin slices of ham. I also like a smoked ham or Black Forest ham. But use your favorite variety.
  • Chicken or Turkey – The choice is totally up to you. I prefer a thinly sliced deli chicken. But turkey is probably the more popular choice.
  • Bacon – This microwave bacon is delicious and so convenient for making sandwiches.
  • Cheddar Cheese – I like a mild slice or two of cheddar cheese. I don’t want to overwhelm the other ingredients and flavors with a really sharp cheddar.
  • Tomatoes – This sandwich can be made any time of year. If you don’t have a fresh summer tomato you can set your grocery tomatoes on a sunny kitchen window sill to help them ripen.
  • Lettuce – Fresh green leaves of lettuce like romaine or little gem are my favorite.
  • Fancy Toothpicks – To get that classic club sandwich look and to help anchor each quarter of the sandwich after being sliced, fancy toothpicks are essential.

Instructions for making clubhouse sandwich

  • Mix together the ingredients for the tarragon mayonnaise.

making the tarragon mayonnaise for clubhouse sandwich

  • Melt the butter, brush one side of each slice and toast the pieces of bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil under your oven’s broiler. 

buttering and toasting the bread for the clubhouse sandwich

  • Layer the sandwich according to the picture illustrations.

step by step instructions for how assembled a clubhouse sandwich

Pro tips

For sandwiches, I really like using microwave bacon for same day preparation. If you prefer, you can choose to cook your slices of bacon the day before you plan to make your clubhouse sandwich. I like to bake my bacon in the oven.

Serving suggestions

Potatoes are the obvious choice to serve with club sandwiches. As pictured with potato chips and dill pickles is my favorite. Here’s some recipes for french fries and potato salad. Coleslaw is another good choice.

  • Air Fryer French Fries
  • Mustard Potato Salad
  • Oven Baked French Fries
  • Coleslaw Recipe

clubhouse sandwich with a side of potato chips

Storage directions

I do not recommend storing leftover, assembled clubhouse sandwiches. The bread will get too soggy when stored. You can however store the ingredients separately, to prepare more sandwiches at a later date. Always store food in the refrigerator in air tight containers to keep them fresh.

Kitchen tools

  • Sheet pan for toasting layers of bread
  • Silicone pastry brush for brushing the bread with butter
  • My favorite chef’s knife for cutting
  • Fancy toothpicks for anchoring the sandwich triangles

More sandwich recipes

  • BLT Sandwich (bacon lettuce and tomato)
  • Tuna Salad Sandwich
  • French Dip Sandwiches
  • TikTok Grinder Sandwich
  • Lobster Rolls
clubhouse sandwich plated with potato chips and dill pickle spear
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Clubhouse Sandwich

Simple instructions for making a Clubhouse Sandwich at home. Tarragon mayonnaise and buttery toast make this club sandwich the best.
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword classic club sandwich, club sandwich, clubhouse sandwich
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 910kcal
Author Foodtastic Mom

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bread
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp tarragon dried
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 6 slices ham very thin
  • 6 slices deli chicken very thin
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and cooled
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 4 slices tomatoes

Instructions

  • Set your oven to broil. Place an oven rack in the upper third portion of the oven.
  • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Lay out the six slices of bread on the pan.
  • Melt the butter in the microwave. Use a pastry brush to apply a light coating of melted butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  • Toast bread on both sides (about 2 minutes per side, watch closely so as not to burn) until both sides are toasted. One side of each slice of bread will be buttered and one side will not.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise with tarragon, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • For each sandwich, spread the first slice of bread (on the buttered side) with a thin layer of mayonnaise. Make sure to go all the way to the edges.
  • Layer on three slices of ham (for each sandwich).
  • Top with two slices of cheddar cheese (for each sandwich).
  • Top with two lettuce leaves (for each sandwich).
  • Spread a thin layer of the mayonnaise on BOTH sides of the middle slice of bread and place it on top of the lettuce.
  • Then top that second slice of bread with three slices of chicken (or turkey).
  • Top the chicken with one or two tomato slices and three slices of bacon.
  • Spread the remaining mayonnaise onto the final piece of bread (on the buttered side).
  • Place the final piece of bread on top of the bacon (for each sandwich).
  • Use a sharp knife to slice each sandwich into equal quarters.
  • Secure each triangle with a frilled toothpick. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 910kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 2536mg | Potassium: 734mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4193IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 392mg | Iron: 5mg

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  1. Ned says

    January 21, 2023 at 7:17 am

    5 stars
    This was the perfect lunch for my family. Serving it with a side pickle put it over the top! Thank you!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      January 21, 2023 at 5:56 pm

      So happy to hear this Ned. Thanks for the review!

      Reply
  2. Lima Ekram says

    January 21, 2023 at 9:27 am

    5 stars
    The tarragon mayo was delicious! The whole family loved this sandwich!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      January 21, 2023 at 5:56 pm

      Thank you. My kids really loved this too. Definitely going to be on repeat in our house.

      Reply
  3. Tara says

    January 21, 2023 at 10:04 am

    5 stars
    Oh yum! These sandwiches sound fantastic, especially with the addition of the tarragon mayonnaise. Such wonderful flavors.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      January 22, 2023 at 10:35 pm

      Thank you so much Tara!

      Reply
  4. Kerri says

    January 21, 2023 at 10:36 am

    5 stars
    This looks so good! Club sandwiches are one of my favorite meals and I love your addition of the tarragon mayo!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      January 22, 2023 at 10:35 pm

      The tarragon mayo is the absolute best!

      Reply
  5. Wanda says

    January 21, 2023 at 11:47 am

    5 stars
    I’ve never had a clubhouse with ham in it before and I can’t wait to try this version! They are one of my favourite sandwiches! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      January 22, 2023 at 1:31 pm

      You’re welcome. Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Shelby says

    February 02, 2023 at 2:02 pm

    5 stars
    Ooo love this delicious take on the club house sandwich. Yum!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 05, 2023 at 4:20 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Dana Sandonato says

    February 02, 2023 at 2:07 pm

    5 stars
    This was the perfect lunch! I also love the mayo. The tarragon adds such a nice punch of freshness.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 05, 2023 at 4:20 pm

      Happy to hear that you enjoyed my club sandwich! Thank you for taking the time to rate and review the recipe.

      Reply
  8. Sandra says

    February 02, 2023 at 3:34 pm

    5 stars
    This clubhouse looks delicious cannot wait to try the tarragon mayonnaise with it!! Thanks!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 05, 2023 at 4:19 pm

      You’re welcome, enjoy!

      Reply
  9. Traci says

    February 02, 2023 at 4:11 pm

    5 stars
    Yummm! The tarragon mayo and buttery toast take any clubhouse sandwich up several notches. So good – thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 05, 2023 at 4:19 pm

      Thank you for agreeing. I really wanted to improve upon and add my own spin to this classic.

      Reply
  10. Maayke says

    February 02, 2023 at 4:21 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for the recipe it looks fantastic. I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 05, 2023 at 4:18 pm

      You’re welcome. I hope it becomes a new favorite for you.

      Reply

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