Club sandwich with cheese, bacon and avocado
6 servings
30 minutes
A club sandwich with cheese, bacon, and avocado is a true embodiment of American culinary culture, a symbol of comfort and flavor enjoyment. This recipe originated in the early 20th century in elite clubs in New York where it was served as a hearty and refined dish. Crispy toasted country bread soaked in aromatic garlic mayonnaise, juicy tomato slices, rich bacon flavor, and creamy avocado come together to create a rich palette of tastes. The composition is completed by tender melted Swiss cheese that envelops the sandwich making it particularly appetizing. This perfect combination of textures—crispy, tender, gooey—makes it an excellent option for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The best way to enjoy this sandwich is to serve it warm with a glass of fresh lemonade or a cup of aromatic coffee.
1
Preheat the grill. Place the bacon and fry for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Bacon: 4 pieces
2
Meanwhile, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Add ground black pepper. Place 8 slices of bread on the grill and toast one side for 1 minute until golden brown.
- Mayonnaise: 125 g
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Rustic bread: 12 pieces
3
Place 4 toasts on the board, with the fried side down. Spread half of the garlic mayonnaise, then layer with thinly sliced tomatoes, followed by a piece of cheese. On top of the cheese, place a slice of ungrilled bread spread with the remaining mayonnaise, then add bacon.
- Mayonnaise: 125 g
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Swiss cheese (Emmental type): 300 g
- Bacon: 4 pieces
4
Mash the avocado into a puree and spread it on top of the mayonnaise. Then cover with the remaining 4 pieces of toasted bread, toasted side up. Press the sandwiches slightly. Place 1.5 slices of cheese on top to fully cover the upper bread and slightly hang over the sides.
- Avocado: 1 piece
- Rustic bread: 12 pieces
- Swiss cheese (Emmental type): 300 g
5
Place the sandwiches under the grill and cook until the cheese is golden. Let cool slightly and cut in half diagonally. Serve warm.
- Swiss cheese (Emmental type): 300 g
