Rachel Sandwich

Delicious toasted rye bread sandwich filled with turkey, coleslaw, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings sandwiches

Calories 714 kcal

Equipment

skillet

Ingredients

Bread and Spreads

2 slices rye bread
2 tablespoons Russian or Thousand Island dressing
¼ pound sliced turkey (or pastrami) thinly sliced
2 to 3 slices Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon butter softened
¼ cup coleslaw

Instructions

Preparation

Butter one side of each slice of bread.
Spread the opposite side of each slice of rye bread with the Russian dressing.
Top a slice of bread, dressing side, with the turkey or pastrami and Swiss cheese.
Put the coleslaw in a colander to drain off excess liquids.
Spread the coleslaw over the cheese layer and then top with the remaining slice of bread, butter side up.
Place a heavy skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwich on the hot pan and cook until the bottom has browned.
Carefully turn it over and cook until the other side has browned and the turkey is warmed and the cheese has melted.

Notes

Like a Reuben, a Rachel is made with rye bread but you can switch it up if you want! Just use a sturdy sliced bread. You can substitute the coleslaw for sauerkraut. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon celery seeds over the coleslaw. Replace Swiss cheese with another kind of cheese like Muenster, Emmental or Gruyere cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 714kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 40gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 1925mgPotassium: 713mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 882IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 500mgIron: 3mg

Keyword coloslaw, Rachel Sandwich, Russian dressing, Swiss cheese, toasted rye bread, turkey sandwich

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