Light Bites
American
AmericanClub Sandwich
The triple-decker diner classic of chicken, bacon, lettuce and tomato. Basic uses everyday sliced bread and ham; Better steps up to roast chicken and proper mayo; Ultimate brings toasted sourdough, dry-cure bacon, poached chicken breast and homemade tarragon mayonnaise.
Nut-free
Budget version
Three layers of white bread with ham, cheese, lettuce and tomato.
Per serving£1.70
Total cost£3.40
Time10 min
Ingredients for 2
- 6 slices white sliced bread , lightly toasted
- 4 slices cooked ham
- 2 slices processed cheese
- 2 tomato , sliced
- 4 iceberg lettuce leaves
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
Method
- Lightly toast the bread and spread one side of each slice with mayonnaise.
- On the first slice layer ham, cheese and lettuce.
- Add a second slice of toast, then layer on tomato and more lettuce.
- Top with the final slice, press gently, then cut into quarters and secure each with a cocktail stick.
Equipment
- toaster
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Three layers of white bread with ham, cheese, lettuce and tomato.
Better
Roast chicken, smoked back bacon and good mayonnaise on toasted granary.
Ultimate
Poached chicken breast, dry-cure streaky bacon and tarragon mayo on toasted sourdough.
