Savory Turkey Ranch Club With Crisp Bacon, Sharp Cheddar, Juicy Tomato (Print version)
A stacked ranch club sandwich with roasted turkey, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and fresh tomato on toasted sourdough. A 20-minute lunch or dinner that satisfies.
# Ingredients:
For the sandwich
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3 slices sourdough bread
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6 oz (170 g) roasted turkey breast, thinly sliced
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4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp
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2 oz (55 g) sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
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1 large ripe tomato, sliced 1/4 inch thick
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2 tablespoons ranch dressing
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2 leaves iceberg or romaine lettuce
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
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Salt and black pepper
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until deeply golden and rigid, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
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Lightly butter one side of each bread slice. Toast in a hot skillet or under a broiler until golden and crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
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Slice the tomato into 1/4-inch rounds. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Spread 1 tablespoon ranch on one slice of toast. Top with lettuce, half the turkey, and a tomato slice. Place a second slice of toast on top.
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Spread the remaining ranch on the top of the middle toast. Add the bacon, cheddar, and remaining turkey. Cap with the final slice of toast, buttered side up.
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Insert two long sandwich picks through the stack. Slice diagonally into quarters and serve immediately.
# Good to know:
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Serve immediately while the toast is still crisp.