Old Fashioned Club Sandwich @vmburns #recipe

 

VMBURNS: Last month my cousin died and I went home for her funeral. I hate funerals, but as I age, it seems like the only time I get together with family. The family wanted to celebrate her life, so we wore her favorite color - red. We told funny stories. And we remembered. Perhaps it was spending so much time down memory lane, but I had a craving for something I hadn't eaten in a long time - An Old Fashioned Club Sandwich. Now, you all probably know by now that I don't like tomatoes. So, there are none on this sandwich. If you like tomatoes, knock yourself out. It's a sandwich, but here are a few things that you can do to elevate this. First, use good quality bread. Second, you could make your own mayo. Okay, I wasn't in the mood for that, but it's pretty simple. Third, I like thick cut maple bacon. Lastly, don't forget the salt and pepper.  A little salt and pepper makes a huge difference. You can also butter your toast (if you want). You will notice there is no lettuce in the ingredient picture. I didn't have lettuce, but I had some large pieces in bagged lettuce and I used those.

OLD FASHIONED CLUB SANDWICH

INGREDIENTS

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• 3 Slices of white bread
• 4 slices of bacon
• 2 oz. turkey
• 2 oz. ham
• 2 slices cheese
• 2 Tablespoons mayo
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 slice tomato (optional)
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• INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fry bacon to desired crispness.
   
2. Toast bread. *For extra deliciousness, apply a thin layer of butter to the toast. Then, spread mayo on one side of a piece of toast. 
   
3. Layer lettuce, tomato, turkey, 2 slices of bacon, and cheese.
   
   
   
4. Spread mayo on both sides of second piece of toast. 
5. Layer with ham, bacon, bacon, and lettuce.
6. Spread last piece of toast with mayo on one side.
   
7. Add toothpicks to secure the sandwich and then slice diagonally.
   

READERS: Are there sandwiches you love from childhood that bring back good memories for you? Let me know in the comments.

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