An absolutely unique and delicious sandwich that’s a cross between a sub-sandwich and a club sandwich. This Club Sub sandwich is piled high with your favorite fixins’ and slathered with a wonderful lemon mayo spread.
Simply stated, this easy party Club Sub sandwich is absolutely delicious.
Piled high with sliced ham, turkey, bacon, tomato and lettuce, this is popular sandwich to add to your party buffet. Slathered with a wonderful lemon mayo spread, you’re ready to feed that party bunch.
Perfect for tailgating, Super Bowl, or a great make ahead sandwich to enjoy after a long afternoon at the pool.
The club sandwich is one of those All-American diner classics that you can count on being delicious just about anywhere. While a true club sandwich is usually a double decker affair that includes bacon, I love this “tinkered with” simplified version that combines our two favorite sandwiches, a club sandwich sub sandwich.
With no frilly toothpicks required, this is built on a loaf of French bread and includes everyone’s favorite deli sandwich ingredients.
Make room for this Club Sub Sandwich for your next get-together. An easy way to feed a crowd, the lemony mayo dressing takes this club sandwich to a whole new level.
Let’s build that sandwich.
Ingredients You Need To Make A Club Sub Sandwich
This is a fun sandwich to build. Just grab your favorite deli meats next time you’re at the store. Pick up a loaf of French Bread or Italian Bread. The lemony mayo spread is really a must to make this sandwich special. Please don’t skip that step.
- Iceberg Lettuce: Or any crisp sturdy green leaf lettuce variety.
- Deli Meat: Thin sliced ham or turkey is a traditional choice, but mix it up and purchase roast beef or roast chicken.
- Lemon: We’ll use the juice and lemon zest to flavor the mayonnaise sandwich spread.
- Chives: For the mayonnaise spread.
- Olive Oil: to make the mayo spread even creamier.
- Bacon: A club sandwich wouldn’t be a club sandwich without it.
- Tomatoes: Fresh sliced tomatoes. During the Winter months, choose Roma tomatoes. Roma tomatoes are meatier and easy to slice.
- Bread: A loaf of French bread or Italian bread.
How To Make An Club Sub Sandwich
- Step 1: For this unique submarine sandwich dressing, in a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, chives, olive oil, lemon juice and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper, and stir. Set aside.
- Step 2: Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the loaf of bread in two horizontally. Spread the mayonnaise sandwich spread on both slices of the bread.
- Step 3: Place the deli ham and turkey slices evenly over the bottom portion of the bread.
- Step 4: Arrange the bacon over the deli meat.
- Step 5: Arrange the sliced tomatoes over the pieces of bacon.
- Step 6: Top the tomato slices with large chunks of iceberg lettuce.
- Step 7: Place the top slice of bread over the bottom and gently press down so the layers come together. Using your serrated knife, cut the sandwich into wide chunks.
Because this is not a toasted sandwich, I’ve made it many times a few hours ahead with good results. Simply assemble the sandwich, wrap it in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. Slice it right before serving.
Tips For Success
- Cut the bacon in half before you cook it. The smaller pieces will fit better when building the sandwich.
- Make several of these sandwiches to feed a party crowd. One sandwich will feed approximately 6 people.
- Use that serrated knife to slice the tomatoes. Your serrated knife will be your best friend to make this sandwich.
What To Serve it With
Since you more than likely serving this club sub sandwich recipe for a party style gathering, take a look at these big batch side dishes.
Pasta Salad: A big bowl of pasta salad is easy to make and easy to serve. Take a look at his recipe for Amish Pasta Salad. Or check out Pioneer Woman’s Best Macaroni Salad.
Baked Bean Dishes are another easy way to serve a side dish and make ahead friendly. We like this recipe for Sweet and Spicy Baked Beans Using canned beans, it’s and easy side dish. Or take a look at this classic baked bean dish for Calico Beans.
Old Fashioned Potato Salad is always a welcome crowd-pleasing side dish.
Or if you’re wanting something lighter, how about a lettuce salad, like this popular New Orleans Style Salad.
So if you’re looking to serve a sandwich that will knock their socks off, try this Club Sub. Straightforward, simple to make, this hybrid sandwich will become a favorite.
More Sandwich Recipes
And if you’re a sandwich fan, don’t miss my category for Sandwich Ideas. You’ll find lots of fun ideas, including the most popular on my site for Sloppy Joes To Feed A Crowd. A recipe from my old Church cookbook, and a reliable recipe for large batch sloppy joes.
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Club Sub Sandwich
Ingredients
- Lemon Mayo Spread:
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- For the Sandwich:
- 1 loaf Italian bread 12 inch – split lengthwise, or soft French bread
- 1 pound very thinly sliced roasted turkey
- 1 pound very thinly sliced ham
- 10 slices cooked bacon
- ½ leaves small head iceberg lettuce shredded or of Romaine Lettuce
- 8 slices tomatoes sprinkled with salt
Instructions
- For the mayonnaise spread:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, chives, olive oil, lemon juice and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper, and stir. Set aside.
- Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the loaf of bread in two horizontally.
- Arrange the two bread pieces, cut-side up.
- Spread the mayonnaise on both pieces.
- Place the turkey and ham evenly on the bottom slice of the bread.
- Place the bacon on top (broken into pieces to fit, if necessary), followed by the lettuce and tomatoes. Top with the other slice of bread. Slice the sub into wide individual portions.
Notes
- Cut the bacon in half before you cook it. The smaller pieces will fit better when building the sandwich.
- Make several of these sandwiches to feed a party crowd. One sandwich will feed approximately 6 people.
- Use that serrated knife to slice the tomatoes. Your serrated knife will be your best friend to make this sandwich.
Club Sub Sandwich …It’s What’s for Dinner.
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LOVE the sound of that lemony mayonnaise – what a great way to vamp it up!
I’m telling you, that lemony mayo is the bomb.
Great recipe.
i will.most definitely save this for later.
who doesnt like a hearty sandwich??
thank you for this. 🙂
Now that you mention it, I don’t think I know of anyone who doesn’t like a hearty sandwich. Thanks for stopping in and the comment.
Plenty of meat, just how I like it!
That looks so good, much better than what I had for dinner tonight!
Thanks Kari. 🙂
This makes me super hungry…we are having regular BLT’s for dinner but I’m stuck at football practice for at least another hour. This picture is killing me, cut it out!
Love it! I will not cut it out.
That spread does sound amazing as does that bottle of wine! I checked out the flaming typewriter. I love it! 🙂
I love that flaming typewriter. 🙂
I just made that lemony mayo spread but added two cloves of minced garlic and some white pepper. Using it as a dip for some Greek Quesadillas. Thanks for the inspiration!
Well Look at YOU! Fabulous idea. And thanks for telling me. And wouldn’t it make a great dip for roasted or grilled Veggies? just sayin.
I do love a good sandwich, Lea Ann, but I can’t remember the last time I opened a bottle of wine to enjoy with a sandwich. Must remedy that!
Actually we lushed it up and had both beer and wine with that sandwich. 😉
It is always the special spreads that jazz up the sandwich! And wine makes it that much more special!
Abbe, this lemony mayo is a great sandwich spread find. Everyone was asking for the recipe.
I’m always up for drinking some wine! And having a terrific sandwich like this. Love a good lemony mayo, too. Fun post — thanks.
Thanks John. Me Too! 🙂
When is lunch? I’m sta-ving!
I can’t wait to make this sandwich again … and I’ll let you know when lunch is served.
Ok, decision made! We are going on a wine tasting picnic with friends this Saturday. I know what I will be taking and the sandwiches will be great with whichever wine we decide to enjoy at our picnic!
Let me know what you think Kate.
Oh, gosh, this sounds good! I love the thought of lemony mayo. I just bought a panini press. I’m probably the last person on the planet to try one. We’ve been enjoying grilled sandwiches on it, though I know Bob doesn’t know why a plain old pan isn’t just as handy! I’ll pin this one.
Barb, I have a panini press that I’ve really not used much. Maybe this Winter. When I didn’t have one, I used my grill pan with a brick covered in foil. Worked great. (Don’t tell Bob) 🙂
Beautiful sandwich! I always love wine education, too.
Thank you Vickie! 🙂
There are not many things I enjoy more than a great sandwich.
Does a burger count as a sandwich? That’s what I enjoy.
What a wonderful summer sammie, LeaAnn! I’ve been so much more in the mood for non-cook, simple fare and this fits the bill! Amore, Roz
It’s so good to hear from you Roz. I agree with that non-cook thought. I always crave sandwiches this time of year.
I just subscribed to recipes from this website. So far, I love all of the ones that I have received! I cannot wait to try this one! Looks amazing!!! Especially the lemon mayo! And it looks so simple!!!!
Thank you!!! And thanks for letting me know. I love this sandwich, one of my favorites.
So… I couldn’t sleep last night and I was going through my recipes … Realized I had more sandwich concoctions that anything else. But I have nothing as beautiful and tempting as this.
I’ve got some older sandwich posts that are in desperate need of a new photo shoot. And goodness, thanks for that compliment. Next time I’m on your site, I’m going to have to search for some of those sandwiches. For me, Summer is sandwich season.