Germanfest Club Sandwich Recipes

CLUB SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread mayonnaise on one side of a piece of toast; add layer of American cheese, ham, two slices of tomato, two leaves of lettuce, and two pieces of bacon.
• Spread mayonnaise on second piece of toast and place on top, mayo side down.
• Spread mayonnaise on top of that second piece of toast.
• Layer Monterey Jack cheese, the rest of the tomatoes, lettuce, turkey and bacon on top.
• Spread mayonnaise on third piece of toast and place on the stack mayo side down.
• Slice the sandwich in quarters diagonally.
• Skewers or long toothpicks may be used to hold all the layers together.

CLASSIC CLUB SANDWICH

Steps:

• Toast the bread in a toaster, or under a broiler on both sides. Cut the lettuce leaves in half crosswise and form into 8 neat stacks.
• To make a double-decker club: On a clean work surface, arrange 3 bread slices in a row. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise over 1 side of each bread slice. Place a lettuce stack on top of the first bread slice, top with 2 tomato slices, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place 2 slices bacon over the tomatoes (broken to fit neatly if necessary) and top with 1/8 of the turkey (without letting any hang over the sides). Season the turkey with salt and pepper, to taste. Repeat with the second bread slice. Carefully place the second layered bread slice on top of the first layered bread, turkey side-up. Cover with the third bread slice, mayonnaise side-down.
• Pin the sandwich's layers together by piercing them with 4 frill picks or cocktail swords through the top bread slice, in 4 places in a diamond-like pattern, all the way to the bottom bread slice. Repeat entire process with the remaining ingredients to form 3 more sandwiches.
• Using a serrated knife cut each sandwich, diagonally, into 4 triangular pieces (each piece should be secured in the center with a pick or sword). Serve with potato chips and pickles.

ITALIAN CLUB SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Frittata: In a nonstick 10-inch skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• While the pancetta is cooking, in a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, whipping cream, salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the cooked pancetta and stir once to incorporate. Cook the egg mixture, without stirring, until the eggs are almost set and the bottom is golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes. Slide the frittata onto a dinner plate and invert back into the skillet until cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes longer. Transfer the frittata to a cutting board and cut into 4 wedges.
• Mayonnaise: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and chives until smooth.
• To assemble the sandwiches: Divide the mayonnaise mixture and spread it evenly over 1 side of each bread slice. Arrange the arugula, a slice of cheese and 2 tomato slices on 4 of the bread slices. Lay the frittata wedges on top of the tomatoes. Cover with the remaining bread slices and serve.

CLASSIC CLUB SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spread mayonnaise over 1 side of each slice of toast, (this will be the glue that holds your sandwich together).
• Place 1 slice of cheese and 2 slices of turkey on each of 6 toast slices. Cover with second slice of toast. Top with lettuce leaf, 3 slices tomato and 2 slices bacon. Sprinkle with salt and generous amount of cracked black pepper. Cover with third slice of toast; secure with wooden picks. To serve, cut diagonally into triangles. 6 servings.