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California Club Croissant Sandwich with Garlic Herb Aioli

Flaky, golden bakery croissants piled high with tender roasted turkey breast, crispy thick-cut peppered bacon, creamy ripe avocado, and sharp white cheddar cheese, generously slathered with homemade garlic herb Dijon aioli. An elevated 15-minute bistro lunch masterpiece!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Brunch, Lunch, Sandwiches
Cuisine: American, Bistro Style
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Croissants & Sandwich Foundation
  • 4 large bakery butter croissants fresh, sliced horizontally in half
  • 1 lb roasted turkey breast high-quality deli sliced or carved roast turkey
  • 8 slices thick-cut peppered bacon cooked until golden and crispy
  • 4 slices sharp white cheddar cheese or aged Swiss / Havarti
  • 2 medium ripe Haas avocados halved, pitted, and neatly sliced
  • 1 large vine-ripened beefsteak tomato sliced into thick rounds and blotted with paper towel
  • 1 ½ cups crisp artisan green leaf lettuce or tender baby arugula
Garlic Herb Dijon Aioli
  • ½ cup real mayonnaise good quality olive oil or whole egg mayo
  • 1 tablespoon creamy Dijon mustard adds subtle piquant kick
  • 2 cloves garlic very finely minced or microplaned
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives and dill finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice brightens rich flavors
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt & cracked black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation & Assembly
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chopped herbs, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until completely smooth and creamy. Cover and chill in the refrigerator while assembling.
  2. Lightly warm the sliced butter croissants in a 350°F (175°C) oven or toaster oven for 2 to 3 minutes until flaky, aromatic, and gently crisped on the exterior (do not over-toast).
  3. Liberally spread about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the garlic herb aioli across both the cut bottom and top halves of each warm croissant.
  4. Layer crisp green lettuce and thick tomato slices onto each croissant bottom. Lightly season the tomato slices with a pinch of salt and cracked pepper.
  5. Fold generous ribbons of succulent roasted turkey breast over the tomatoes, then top with a slice of sharp white cheddar cheese.
  6. Cross two strips of crispy peppered bacon over the cheese, and finish with fanned ripe avocado slices.
  7. Place the top croissant lid firmly over the fillings. Slice gently on a diagonal using a sharp serrated knife, and serve immediately!

Nutrition

Serving: 1croissant sandwichCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 36gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 640mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 780IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 240mgIron: 3.6mg

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