Description
This club sandwich on croissant bread is a delicious twist on the classic, stacked with turkey, crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and creamy mayo. The buttery, flaky croissant elevates it from everyday to gourmet — perfect for lunch, brunch, or a quick dinner.
Ingredients
- Croissant rolls: 2 large, sliced in half.
- Smoked turkey breast: 6 slices, deli or homemade.
- Bacon: 4 slices, cooked until crispy.
- Cheddar cheese: 2 slices, or Swiss.
- Tomato: 1 medium, sliced thinly.
- Lettuce: 1 cup, shredded romaine or iceberg.
- Mayonnaise: 2 tbsp, or flavored spread of choice.
- Salt and pepper: To taste.
- Optional add-ins: Dijon mustard, avocado slices, fried egg.
Instructions
- Slice the croissants in half and lightly toast them cut side down in a skillet with a bit of butter until golden and warm.
- Spread mayonnaise (or desired spread) on the bottom and top halves of each toasted croissant.
- Place lettuce on the bottom half to create a moisture barrier.
- Layer turkey slices, cheddar cheese, and tomato. Add salt and pepper if desired.
- Top with crispy bacon and cover with the top half of the croissant.
- Secure with toothpicks if needed, slice diagonally, and serve fresh.
Notes
- To keep the sandwich from getting soggy, dry the tomato slices and lettuce before layering.
- You can warm the turkey in a skillet for extra flavor and tenderness.
- Swap turkey for grilled chicken or ham if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg