Mini Club Sandwiches for Parties

I think it’s been established that mini food is just about the best food around! These yummy little club sandwiches are dainty enough for the ladies, but also hearty enough for the men.

They’re like a mini BLT with deli chicken or turkey, and cheese added. And the sauce that goes on top is so flavorful!

When to serve them

Mini club sliders are a great addition to appetizers for girls night in, as well as a pairing for a soup dinner party. And you can include them in any of these gatherings too.

• Add them to a soup bar party to make a soup and sandwich buffet.
• Put them on a cocktail party menu.
• Include them in your tea party ideas.
• Add them to a tea themed bridesmaid luncheon.
• They are fantastic for a spring ladies luncheon.
• Serve them for baby showers and bridal showers.
• You can also put them out for brunch parties.
• Serve them for guys night along with a bourbon bar or beer party.

Ingredients & Substitutions

These start with a club sandwich dressing that adds moisture and flavor. And you make it with just 3 ingredients.

• Tomato. I like to use Roma tomatoes or vine ripened tomatoes for this. Roma tomatoes are more “meaty” so you get less liquid when slicing, however vine ripened are simply delicious. Either way, you’ll dice them for use in the sandwich spread.
• Bacon. You can pre-cook bacon slices early in the day so it’s ready to use. Then you will crumble it up for the mayonnaise spread.
• Mayonnaise. Use your favorite brand and you can use Light versions if you want. My go-to brands are Hellman’s Light or Duke’s.
• Dinner rolls. I use Sister Schubert’s frozen Dinner Yeast Rolls. They are the perfect single serving size for sandwiches. Just heat them according to the package directions. I also brush on a little melted butter to the top before heating. You can also substitute with sweet Hawaiian rolls if you want.
• Cheddar cheese slices. Use thick sliced sharp cheddar for this. Cut each slice in half so they fit the rolls without too much hanging over. If you want more variety you can substitute with swiss cheese or gouda slices.
• Deli-style chicken. Thinly sliced deli meat is what you need for mini club sandwiches. I don’t recommend getting the flavored varieties. Stick to the simple “baked” or “rotisserie” chicken breast flavors. Or substitute with deli sliced turkey. You’ll use about 2 slices per sandwich.
• Lettuce leaves. Romaine is my go-to lettuce for these because it’s sturdy and holds up well. The leaves are large too, so you can get a good layer of lettuce using fewer leaves. You can tear these to the size of the sandwiches and layer on 2 or 3 pieces.

How to Make It

1. First, combine the mayonnaise with the cooked crumbled bacon and diced tomato. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. You can heat the rolls and prep the other ingredients while the mayonnaise topping is chilling.
3. After rolls have been heated through and cooled, you can cut them in half, sandwich style.
4. Layer each sandwich with lettuce, cheese, and chicken, then top with the mayonnaise spread.
5. Replace the roll’s top and add a decorative pick to hold it all together.
6. Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.

More Mini Sandwich Ideas

Party sandwiches always add sustenance to a food buffet. Here are some more recipes to try.

• Mini party sandwiches with brown sugar glaze
• Ham & swiss mini sandwiches
• Baked mini turkey sandwiches
• Tea party tea sandwiches
• Mini roast beef sandwiches with chili-lime mayo
• Roast beef & blue cheese party sandwiches
• Slow cooker bbq beef sliders
• Cheese tartines (open faced sandwiches)
• Mini muffin appetizers
• Easy homemade baked corn dogs

Make these delicious mini club sandwiches for your next party or to help round out a luncheon menu. And you can always serve them with chips, pickles, or soup.