Make-Ahead Dagwood Multi-Meat Club Sandwiches
A towering triple-decker sandwich loaded with four types of deli meats, two cheeses, pickles, tomatoes, and crisp lettuce. This impressive stack feeds a crowd and can be assembled hours ahead for parties, game day, or when you want an indulgent sandwich that delivers maximum flavor and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 6 slices whole wheat bread
- 8 slices deli ham, about 6 oz
- 8 slices roasted turkey, about 8 oz
- 8 slices bologna, about 8 oz
- 8 slices pepperoni, about 2 oz
- 4 slices American cheese, about 3 oz
- 4 slices Swiss cheese, about 3 oz
- 4 dill pickle planks, from 32-oz jar
- 1 medium tomato, cut in 1/4-inch thick slices
- 4 leaves hearts of romaine lettuce
Instructions
- 1
Mix Dijon mustard and mayonnaise in small bowl
- 2
Place 4 bread slices on work surface and spread with mustard mixture, reserving 1 tablespoon
- 3
Layer each slice with 2 slices each of ham, turkey, bologna and pepperoni
- 4
Top 2 stacks with American cheese and 2 stacks with Swiss cheese
- 5
Add pickle planks to American cheese stacks and tomato slices to Swiss cheese stacks
- 6
Top pickle stacks with 2 lettuce leaves and tomato stacks with remaining lettuce
- 7
Spread reserved mustard mixture on remaining 2 bread slices
- 8
Place mustard-spread slices on Swiss cheese stacks to create middle layers
- 9
Stack these assembled sandwiches on top of American cheese stacks to form 2 triple-decker sandwiches
- 10
Insert 2 toothpicks in each sandwich and cut diagonally in half
Tips
Insert toothpicks before cutting to prevent the towering layers from sliding apart during slicing.
Use a sharp serrated knife and cut with a gentle sawing motion to avoid compressing the sandwich.
Pat tomato slices dry with paper towels to prevent the bread from getting soggy.
Good to Know
Refrigerate assembled sandwiches up to 4 hours before serving.
Can be made 2-4 hours ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve.
Serve immediately after cutting, or within 30 minutes to maintain bread texture.
Common Mistakes
Use toothpicks to avoid layers sliding apart when cutting.
Pat tomatoes dry to avoid soggy bread.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
leaner option
FAQ
Can I make these sandwiches the night before?
Not recommended overnight as the bread will become soggy. Make them 2-4 hours ahead maximum and keep refrigerated until serving.
What if I don't have all four types of meat?
Use any combination of deli meats you prefer, maintaining the same total amount. Turkey and ham are the most popular base combination.
How long will leftovers keep?
Assembled sandwiches should be eaten within 4 hours. Store individual ingredients separately for up to 3-5 days to build fresh sandwiches.