Description
The Ultimate After-The-Pool Sandwich is a delicious and satisfying American-style sandwich perfect for a refreshing summer lunch. Featuring layers of turkey, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, fresh vegetables, and optional creamy avocado, it offers a balanced combination of flavors and textures. It’s quick to prepare, customizable, and can be served cold or grilled to melt the cheese and toast the bread for an extra comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Spreads
- 2 slices sourdough or ciabatta bread
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Butter for toasting (optional)
Fillings
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 3 slices deli turkey
- 2 slices crispy bacon
- 2 tomato slices
- 1 leaf romaine lettuce
- 1 slice avocado (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the Bread (optional): Lightly toast the slices of sourdough or ciabatta bread to your preference. This adds a pleasant crunch and helps prevent sogginess from the fillings.
- Apply Spreads: Spread mayonnaise evenly on one or both slices of bread. Add Dijon mustard on top of the mayonnaise to give the sandwich a subtle tangy flavor.
- Layer the Cheese: Place 2 slices of cheddar cheese over one slice of bread to form the first savory layer.
- Add Turkey and Bacon: Layer 3 slices of deli turkey followed by 2 slices of crispy bacon over the cheese, ensuring even coverage for balanced taste.
- Add Fresh Vegetables: Top with 2 fresh tomato slices, a leaf of romaine lettuce, and the optional slice of avocado for creaminess and freshness.
- Season: Lightly sprinkle salt and pepper over the layered ingredients to enhance the flavors.
- Complete the Sandwich: Place the second slice of bread on top to close the sandwich. Press gently to secure the layers.
- Serve: Cut the sandwich in half diagonally for presentation and serve immediately. For a warm version, grill the sandwich in a pan with a little butter until the bread is golden and the cheese melts.
Notes
- This sandwich is highly adaptable: swap turkey for ham or chicken for variety.
- Add pickles or your favorite condiments for extra flavor and tang.
- Grilling the sandwich melts the cheese and crisps the bread for a warm alternative.
- To avoid sogginess, lightly toast the bread before assembling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook (or Grilled)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
