This is a recipe for an easy to build Sub Club Sandwich. An absolutely delicious sandwich piled high with your favorite sandwich fixins’ and slathered with a wonderful lemon mayo spread. This is a great sandwich to feed a crowd. Perfect for a tailgating party, or Super Bowl Crowd. And don’t forget those Summer parties. A delicious sandwich after a long afternoon at the pool.
The best thing about this club sandwich isn’t the bacon…it’s the lemony mayonnaise spread that takes it to the next level.
The club sandwich is one of those All-American diner classics that you can count on being delicious just about anywhere. While it’s usually a double decker affair that includes bacon, I love this “tinkered with” version. With no frilly toothpicks, this is built on a loaf of French bread to feed a crowd. We’ll build that sandwich below, but first let’s drink some wine.
Last night we had a 2010 Hess Collection Mount Veeder 19 Block Mountain Cuvee. About $35.
It’s kind of a Bordeaux blend with a high altitude attitude. It reminded me of several years ago on our first trip to Napa when we visited the Hess winery. Even by Colorado standards it seemed a long way up a winding two lane mountain road. Nestled in the forest, the winery is constructed of stone and seems very old and traditionally European. We bought mostly Petite Sirahs and have repurchased them for years.
Part of the Donald Hess’ contemporary art collection is housed above the tasting room on the second floor. The most evocative pieces for me were a real vintage typewriter actually on fire by Leopoldo Maier and two huge (probably 8 x 15 foot) “casts” of nondescript pieces of scarred road and cliff sides by the Boyle Family. More on the art can be fond at their museum website.
What I think is good about this Mountain Cuvee is that it, like the winery itself, seems to exhibit both a traditional and contemporary side.
Now that we’ve sipped some wine, let’s build that sandwich.
Sub Club Sandwich Recipe
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.
I hope you give this unique club sandwich recipe a try, and if you do, please come back and give the recipe a star rating. And leave a message about your experience with the recipe.
And if you have a favorite “feed a crowd” sandwich recipe, please let me know, I’d love to give it a try.
More Sandwich Recipes
- Toasted Pueblo Chile Chicken Sandwich
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich with Jalapeno Slaw
- Melon and Salami Sandwich on Rye
- Prosciutto Parmesan Arugula Sandwich
- 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:
- inch One 12- loaf soft French or Italian bread split lengthwise
- Lemon Mayonnaise
- 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
- For the mayonnaise spread:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper, and stir. Set aside.
- Build the sandwich.
- On a clean work surface, arrange the bread pieces, cut-side up. Spread the mayonnaise on both pieces. Place the turkey and ham on the bottom slice of the bread, without letting any of the meat drape over the edges. 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 individual portions.
Looking for great picnic sandwich ideas? Perfect is this:
Prosciutto Parmesan Arugula Sandwich
Sub Club Sandwich…It’s What’s for Dinner.
Adam J. Holland says
July 12, 2015 at 4:10 pmSo… 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.
Lea Ann Brown says
July 13, 2015 at 5:35 pmI’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.
Cynthia says
July 12, 2015 at 5:56 pmI 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!!!!
Lea Ann Brown says
June 17, 2016 at 6:23 amThank you!!! And thanks for letting me know. I love this sandwich, one of my favorites.
Roz says
July 12, 2015 at 6:25 pmWhat 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
Lea Ann Brown says
July 13, 2015 at 5:31 pmIt’s so good to hear from you Roz. I agree with that non-cook thought. I always crave sandwiches this time of year.
Larry says
July 12, 2015 at 7:23 pmThere are not many things I enjoy more than a great sandwich.
Lea Ann Brown says
July 13, 2015 at 5:32 pmDoes a burger count as a sandwich? That’s what I enjoy.
Vickie says
July 12, 2015 at 8:22 pmBeautiful sandwich! I always love wine education, too.
Lea Ann Brown says
July 13, 2015 at 5:33 pmThank you Vickie! 🙂
Barb says
July 13, 2015 at 2:28 pmOh, 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.
Lea Ann Brown says
July 13, 2015 at 5:33 pmBarb, 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) 🙂
Kate says
July 14, 2015 at 9:04 amOk, 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!
Lea Ann Brown says
July 16, 2015 at 4:20 pmLet me know what you think Kate.
Heather says
July 14, 2015 at 10:01 amWhen is lunch? I’m sta-ving!
Lea Ann Brown says
July 16, 2015 at 4:20 pmI can’t wait to make this sandwich again … and I’ll let you know when lunch is served.
John@Kitchen Riffs says
July 15, 2015 at 10:00 amI’m always up for drinking some wine! And having a terrific sandwich like this. Love a good lemony mayo, too. Fun post — thanks.
Lea Ann Brown says
July 16, 2015 at 4:19 pmThanks John. Me Too! 🙂
Abbe @ This is How I Cook says
July 15, 2015 at 1:16 pmIt is always the special spreads that jazz up the sandwich! And wine makes it that much more special!
Lea Ann Brown says
July 16, 2015 at 4:18 pmAbbe, this lemony mayo is a great sandwich spread find. Everyone was asking for the recipe.
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says
July 16, 2015 at 2:01 pmI 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!
Lea Ann Brown says
July 16, 2015 at 4:18 pmActually we lushed it up and had both beer and wine with that sandwich. 😉
Debra says
July 18, 2015 at 3:36 pmThat spread does sound amazing as does that bottle of wine! I checked out the flaming typewriter. I love it! 🙂
Lea Ann Brown says
July 23, 2015 at 12:10 pmI love that flaming typewriter. 🙂
Debra says
July 24, 2015 at 3:22 pmI 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!
Lea Ann Brown says
July 28, 2015 at 6:08 amWell 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.
Chris says
July 20, 2015 at 4:56 pmThis 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!
Lea Ann Brown says
July 23, 2015 at 12:13 pmLove it! I will not cut it out.
Kari says
August 8, 2015 at 8:43 pmThat looks so good, much better than what I had for dinner tonight!
Lea Ann Brown says
August 9, 2015 at 6:40 pmThanks Kari. 🙂
pam says
August 11, 2015 at 5:08 amPlenty of meat, just how I like it!
Insanely Roy says
August 12, 2015 at 12:55 pmGreat recipe.
i will.most definitely save this for later.
who doesnt like a hearty sandwich??
thank you for this. 🙂
Lea Ann Brown says
August 12, 2015 at 3:19 pmNow 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.
Donna says
August 12, 2015 at 1:20 pmLOVE the sound of that lemony mayonnaise – what a great way to vamp it up!
Lea Ann Brown says
August 12, 2015 at 3:19 pmI’m telling you, that lemony mayo is the bomb.