Serves8 (Makes 4 large sandwiches)
                    
                
                
                    
                        
                            - Active time:30 min
- Start to finish:30 min
 
            
            
                
                
                
    
      
          
          
          
              
              
              
          
          
          
          
          
              
              
              July 2009
            
          
          
      
  
                
                
            
            
            
                In recent years, panini
-type grilled sandwiches have taken center stage, but there is nothing like a freshly made club sandwich.  The triple-decker here amplifies the classic flavors of a BLT with sliced hard-boiled eggs, chive mayo, and a jumble of herbs. View more of our favorite recipes from this issue. 
            
            
            
            
            
                
                    
                    
                    
                        
                            
                            
                            
                                
                                    
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                                            1/2
                                            cup
                                            mayonnaise
                                            
                                        
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                                            3
                                            tablespoons
                                            finely chopped chives
                                            
                                        
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                                            12
                                            
                                            slices sandwich bread, toasted
                                            
                                        
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                                            4
                                            
                                            hard-boiled eggs, thinly sliced and seasoned with salt
                                            
                                        
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                                            3 to 4
                                            
                                            medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
                                            
                                        
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                                            1
                                            lb
                                            sliced bacon, halved and cooked until crisp
                                            
                                        
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                                            2
                                            cups
                                            loosely packed mixed herb leaves such as flat-leaf parsley, cilantro, and basil
                                            
                                        
 
                    
                 
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
                
                    
                    
                    
                        
                            
                                
                                
                                
                                    
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                                            Stir together mayonnaise, chives, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Spread 4 slices of toast with some of mayonnaise and top with half of egg, tomato, bacon, and herbs. Spread both sides  of 4 more slices of toast with mayonnaise and place on top. Cover with remaining egg, tomato, bacon, herbs, and toast (spread with mayonnaise). Secure sandwiches with picks and cut as desired.