Name: Deli Style Turkey Bacon Sandwich
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 slices sandwich bread; Mayonnaise (optional); Mustard (optional); 2 oz deli turkey; 2 slices bacon (cooked crispy); 1 slice cheddar cheese; Shredded lettuce (optional); 2 slices tomato (optional)

Recipe

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here.

Build the ultimate turkey bacon sandwich with this deli-style recipe!

Learn the tips for preventing the bread from getting soggy, packing the sandwich so it doesn’t fall apart, and how to keep it fresh until lunch!

turkey sandwich with bacon, cheddar, tomato and lettuce in a lunchbox with grapes and baby carrots on the side

Cheddar, Turkey & Bacon Sandwich

When you need a school lunch that checks all the boxes, this Turkey Sandwich with Bacon is delicious, filling, and easy to assemble in 5 minutes! Plus, you can make it with basic ingredients that kids (and adults) love!

The mild flavor of deli turkey pairs great with the saltiness of crispy cooked bacon -which can be regular or turkey bacon. I also added cheddar, but Swiss or Colby Jack cheeses are also terrific options. To give this sandwich the ultimate texture and make it deli-style, I used shredded lettuce.

Keep reading to see how to assemble this tasty sandwich, learn all my tips to pack in the lunchbox, and avoid common mistakes when packing sandwiches for lunch!

What You Need

This epic Turkey and Bacon Sandwich turns delicious ingredients into an irresistible school lunch that is always a win! This one includes:

Sandwich bread: use your favorite.
Mayonnaise and mustard: optional for spreading. Hummus makes a great swap too!
Deli turkey: any kind of deli turkey goes amazingly well with crispy bacon.
Bacon: cooked crispy bacon adds a layer of delicious goodness!
Cheese: cheddar, Swiss, or Colby Jack cheeses pair great with this sandwich.
Tomato: a nutritious addition that kids love!
Shredded lettuce: adds texture and gives this sandwich a deli-style!

You’ll find the measurements in the recipe card below.

How to Make a Turkey Sandwich with Bacon

Place ingredients in the right order and this Turkey Sandwich with Bacon will stay fresh hours later! Here’s the step-by-step:

Spread mayo and mustard
Spread mayonnaise, if using, on one slice of bread and mustard, if using, on the other.
Add the filling
Top the mayonnaise side with lettuce, tomato, crispy bacon, turkey, and cheese. Close the sandwich with the other slice of bread.
Pack it for lunch
If packing the sandwich for lunch, pack fresh fruit and veggies inside a lunch box. Refrigerate until ready to pack inside a lunch bag, with or without an ice pack.

First time packing this epic sandwich? See how I assemble it and watch more tips in the video.

What Goes on a Turkey & Bacon Sandwich

Customize this turkey sandwich with your kid’s favorite ingredients and the lunchbox will come back empty! I like to spread mayonnaise and mustard over the bread. Hummus is another tasty choice!

Lettuce and tomato are optional, but a kid-friendly way to add more veggies to the lunchbox. If you don’t have shredded lettuce on hand, any lettuce leaves or greens work.

closeup of turkey sandwich with bacon, cheddar, tomato and lettuce in a lunchbox

How to Pack this Sandwich for Lunch

Follow these tips and your kid will enjoy an appealing Turkey Sandwich with Bacon for lunch as neat as when you packed it!

Prevent bread from getting soggy
If you’re going to add tomato and pack it for later, place the lettuce next to the bread so the tomato doesn’t make the bread wet. Cheese also works as a barrier between bread and tomato. Or, you can make it crispy for lunch by using this recipe for an epic Turkey Panini.

Use a firm container
Packing a sandwich for lunch inside in a zip bag will often turn it into a soggy mess. Instead, use a firm, sturdy container so it won’t get flattened in the lunch bag.

Kids will love eating this sandwich with their favorite fruits, veggies, and snacks. What you have on hand will work! In a separate compartment, pack berries, carrots, cucumber, crackers, homemade Doritos, or wheat thins!

Deli Style Turkey Bacon Sandwich

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Build the ultimate turkey bacon sandwich with this deli-style recipe!

5 from 18 votes

Print Pin

Watch How It’s Packed:

Ingredients

2 slices sandwich bread
Mayonnaise, optional
Mustard, optional
2 oz deli turkey
2 slices bacon, cooked crispy
1 slice cheddar cheese
Shredded lettuce, optional
2 slices tomato, optional

Instructions

Spread mayonnaise, if using, on one slice of bread and mustard, if using, on the other.
Top the mayonnaise side with lettuce, tomato, crispy bacon, turkey, cheese, and close the sandwich with the other slice.
If packing the sandwich for lunch, pack fresh fruit and veggies inside a lunch box. Refrigerate until ready to pack inside a lunch bag, with or without an ice pack.