Description
Culinary magic unfolds with this Rachel sandwich, blending tender corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, and creamy Russian dressing between perfectly toasted rye bread. Comfort meets creativity in this delightful twist on a classic deli favorite that beckons you to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound sliced turkey
Bread and Cheese:
- 8 slices rye bread
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
Condiments and Additions:
- 1/2 cup Russian dressing or Thousand Island dressing
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups coleslaw
Instructions
- Warm the skillet or griddle to medium heat, ensuring an even cooking surface.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with tangy Russian dressing, creating a flavorful base.
- Assemble the sandwich layers strategically: place turkey slices, crisp coleslaw, and melty Swiss cheese onto four bread slices.
- Cap each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, positioning the dressing-coated side facing downward.
- Apply a thin, even layer of butter across the exterior surfaces of each sandwich to promote golden browning.
- Carefully transfer sandwiches to the heated skillet, grilling for 3-4 minutes per side until bread achieves a rich, caramelized color and cheese becomes completely melted.
- Remove from heat, allow brief cooling, then slice diagonally to create visually appealing halves.
- Serve immediately while maintaining optimal warmth and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the skillet is preheated to medium heat for even golden-brown toasting without burning the bread.
- Use room temperature butter for easier spreading and more consistent grilling of sandwich exteriors.
- Consider swapping turkey for rotisserie chicken or roast beef to add variety and personalize the sandwich.
- For a lighter version, replace Russian dressing with Greek yogurt mixed with herbs or use a reduced-fat Swiss cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg