Ultimate Turkey Reuben

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Ultimate Turkey Reuben

This Turkey Reuben sandwich, also known as a "Rachel" is a great way to lighten up the traditional Reuben. Filled with delicious turkey, cheese, and our special broccoli slaw makes this a really good lunch for St. Patrick's Day!

Course Lunch

Cuisine Irish

Keyword broccoli slaw, cooking, holiday, lunch, reuben sandwich, sandwich, St. Patricks Day, turkey, turkey reuben sandwich

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 1296kcal

Author Kelly Pugliano

Ingredients

1 roasted turkey breast or you could roast chicken breasts or grab a rotisserie from the market
1 loaf of Rye Bread plain or marbled-your preference
1 pkg. sliced Swiss cheese
1 pkg 12 oz. of Broccoli Slaw (or if you want true Reuben flavor, sauerkraut)
1 Tbsp. Thousand Island dressing per sandwich
1-2 Tbsp. Cole Slaw dressing I used Marzetti brand Simply Dressed & Light
1-2 tsp. butter or margarine

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Instructions

Broccoli Slaw:

Mix 1-2 Tbsp. Cole slaw dressing into 2 cups of broccoli slaw mixture.
Set aside to let flavors set.

Reuben:

Shred 2 cups roasted turkey or chicken and set aside.
Butter 2 slices of bread on one side only.
Heat frying pan or griddle over medium heat.
Place 1 slice of bread in pan buttered side down. Place one slice of Swiss cheese on bread. Add about 2 Tbsp. of slaw mixture, add Thousand Island dressing.
Place turkey (or chicken) on top of dressing and press slightly. Add slice of Swiss cheese and top with second slice of bread, making sure butter side up.
Cook about 2 minutes and with flat spatula, carefully flip over and press down with spatula.
Cook about 2-3 minutes or until bread is toasted.

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