Usually the haunt of hotel lobby restaurants and airport lounges – here’s a reminder to not forget the charm of this classic sandwich. The essentials then, at least for me:
- Three slices, gently toasted white bread, allowed to cool
- Deli turkey
- Good bacon, cooled
- Tomatoes, fresher the better
- Gobs of mayo, I love Duke’s brand the most
- Iceberg lettuce
After that, its layering the items smartly in a triple stacker:
- Bread
- Lettuce
- Turkey
- Bread
- Tomato
- Bacon
- Bread
Gently press together then cut into diagonals before skewering into place with tooth picks for that classic look!
If you’re feeling particularly crazy, avocado works great here, as does a spritz of your favorite hot sauce.

Hi I’m Stuart, professional food writer and long time eater. You can find my writing at places like Gastronomic SLC, Visit Salt Lake, The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah Stories, Utah Now Online and many others.
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