Description
A hearty and delicious Cowboy Club Sandwich Classic, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices sturdy sandwich bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 3 slices smoked turkey breast (approximately 85 grams)
- 3 slices black forest ham or roast beef (approximately 85 grams)
- 2 slices cheddar cheese (approximately 55 grams)
- 2 leaves romaine or iceberg lettuce, washed and dried
- 2 slices ripe tomato (approximately 0.6 cm thick)
- 1–2 slices red onion (optional)
- Avocado slices (optional)
- Baby spinach or arugula (optional)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon or whole grain mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon chipotle powder or hot sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon honey
- Pickles or pickled jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, smoked paprika, chipotle powder or hot sauce, and honey. Blend until smooth and adjust spiciness to taste. Reserve for sandwich assembly.
- Lightly toast all slices of bread until golden, using a toaster for 2–3 minutes or grilling each side on a pan for 1–2 minutes. Set aside.
- In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, approximately 6–8 minutes, or bake at 200°C for 12–15 minutes. Drain cooked bacon on paper towels.
- Wash and dry lettuce and tomato. Slice tomato into even rounds and pat dry. Thinly slice red onion if using.
- Lay out two slices of toasted bread. Spread cowboy mayo evenly on each. Add half the lettuce, arrange turkey slices, then top with one slice cheddar cheese per sandwich.
- Place a plain slice of toast atop each stack. Spread more cowboy mayo over this middle layer.
- Layer ham or roast beef, crispy bacon, remaining lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion (if used) over the middle slice. Add avocado, baby spinach, or pickled jalapeños if desired.
- Top with the remaining slices of toasted bread and press down gently. Secure with toothpicks if preferred. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut each sandwich into halves or quarters.
- Serve immediately to ensure the bread stays crisp and the filling remains fresh.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the sandwich with additional toppings of your choice.
- For a healthier option, you can use whole grain bread and reduce the amount of mayonnaise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg