Name: Turkey Club Melt Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 clove garlic (grated); 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp fresh chives (dill, chopped); flaky salt; 4 sourdough bread slices; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 6 oz sharp cheddar and white American cheese; 10 oz roasted deli turkey (thick-cut); 6 bacon slices (thick-cut); 4 leaves butter lettuce or romaine; 1 vine tomato (sliced); 1 ripe avocado (sliced); 6 red onion rings (thin)

This turkey club melt sandwich takes the classic club and makes it so much better. Sourdough gets broiled with a bubbly blanket of sharp cheddar and white American cheese, then layered with garlic herb mayo, thick-cut turkey, crispy bacon, salted tomato, avocado, lettuce and red onion. This turkey club melt is cheesy, crunchy and packed with flavor.

It is a Sandwich Sunday favorite you will make again and again. More stacked sandwich favorites: The Charcuterie Sandwich and Loaded Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich.

Why You’ll Love This Turkey Club Melt

Broiled, bubbly cheese on both slices of bread.
Garlic herb mayo that is way better than plain.
Thick-cut turkey and crispy bacon.
Fresh avocado, tomato and lettuce for balance.

Ingredients for a Turkey Club Melt

The Garlic Herb Mayo

Mayonnaise, grated garlic, Dijon, lemon juice, fresh chives or dill and flaky salt.

The Bread and Cheese

Sourdough spread with mayo, topped with sharp cheddar and white American cheese.

The Fillings

Thick-cut roasted deli turkey, thick-cut bacon, butter lettuce or romaine, a sliced vine tomato, ripe avocado and thin red onion rings.

Swap note: Use gluten-free bread for gluten free. Turkey bacon makes it a little lighter.

How to Make a Turkey Club Melt

Step 1: Cook the bacon

Cook the bacon over medium heat until deeply crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes, then drain on paper towels.

Step 2: Make the garlic herb mayo

Whisk the mayo, grated garlic, Dijon, lemon juice and chives with a pinch of flaky salt.

Step 3: Prep the veggies

Salt the tomato slices and rest them on a paper towel. Slice the avocado and red onion thin.

Step 4: Broil the bread and cheese

Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler on high. Spread mayo on one side of each slice, place mayo-side down on a sheet pan, pile on the cheeses and broil 4 to 6 minutes until bubbling and golden.

Step 5: Build the sandwich

Spread garlic herb mayo over the melted cheese on two slices. Layer turkey, bacon, tomato, avocado and lettuce, top with the remaining bread, press gently, slice and serve.

Carly’s Expert Tips

Salt the tomatoes to draw out moisture so the sandwich stays crisp.
Bake the bacon on a rack for extra crispy strips.
Watch the broiler closely. Cheese burns fast.
Serve right away while the cheese is melty and bread is crisp.

Make It Your Own

Chicken: Swap the turkey for sliced chicken breast.
Pepper jack: Use pepper jack for some heat.
Ranch: Swap the garlic mayo for ranch.
Triple decker: Add a third slice of bread for a classic club stack.

Make-Ahead and Meal Prep: Cook the bacon and make the garlic herb mayo up to 3 days ahead. Broil and build the sandwiches right before serving.

What to Serve With a Turkey Club Melt

Serve with kettle chips, a pickle, fresh fruit or a cup of Roasted Tomato Basil Soup.

Storing and Reheating

This sandwich is best eaten fresh.

Store extra garlic herb mayo in the fridge for up to 5 days and cooked bacon for up to 4 days.

What People Ask About Turkey Club Melt

What cheese is best for a turkey club melt?

A mix of sharp cheddar and white American gives the best flavor and melt.

How do I keep a club sandwich from getting soggy?

Salt and drain the tomatoes and broil the bread with cheese as a barrier.

Can I make the garlic herb mayo ahead?

Yes. It keeps up to 5 days in the fridge.

Can I use leftover turkey?

Yes. Thick slices of leftover roast turkey are perfect.