This turkey Reuben sandwich (or sometimes called a Rachel Sandwich) is a slightly different take on the classic Reuben. Instead of corned beef, I used sliced turkey. And instead of sauerkraut, I used coleslaw.
To make this Reuben, stack Swiss cheese, sliced turkey, coleslaw, and thousand island dressing between two slices of buttered rye bread. Then, grill it in the pan. Easy!
![Close up view of turkey Reuben sandwich.](https://blogchef.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/turkey-reuben-fi-540x303.jpg.webp)
You can make your own coleslaw or buy it from the store. Try this sandwich as a delicious alternative to a cold sandwich or even a grilled cheese. It also makes for a great lunch on Black Friday, using your leftover turkey from Thanksgiving.
![How to make a turkey Reuben sandwich.](https://blogchef.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/turkey-reuben-sandwich-pin1.jpg.webp)
Yield: 4 Servings
Turkey Reuben Sandwich Recipe
![Close up view of turkey Reuben sandwich.](https://blogchef.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/turkey-reuben-fi.jpg.webp)
This sandwich makes for an upgraded alternative to a cold sandwich or even a grilled cheese.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
6 minutes
Total Time
11 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 slices rye bread
- Softened butter
- 8 slices deli turkey or sliced, leftover turkey
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- ½ cup thousand island dressing
- 1 cup prepared coleslaw (or more)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spread butter on one side of a slice of the rye bread. Place the bread, butter side down on a piece of parchment paper if you have it. On the other side of the slice of bread, spread on a layer of Thousand Island dressing.
- Top the dressing with 1 slice of Swiss cheese, 2 slices of turkey, a ¼ cup of the prepared coleslaw. Place another slice of cheese atop the coleslaw.
- Spread butter on one side of another slice of bread. On the other side spread a layer of Thousand Island dressing. Place butter side up on top the sandwich.
- Place the sandwich into the skillet, butter side down. Cook, while pressing down occasionally with a spatula, until golden brown on the bottom. Flip and cook on the other side until golden brown and the cheese has melted (about 3-4 minutes per side). Repeat until all of the sandwiches are cooked.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 599Total Fat: 37gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 1471mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 3gSugar: 9gProtein: 36g
Mary
Tuesday 14th of February 2012
Wow! Does this look good! I will be making this very soon.