Rachel Sandwich
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
516 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Rachel Sandwich
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Meet the Rachel Sandwich, the lighter take on the classic Reuben that calls for turkey instead of corned beef. Yes, crunchy sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and rye bread are all still invited to lunch.
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Ingredients
- 8 lices rye bread (see note 1)
- 3/4 cup Thousand Island salad dressing (see note 2)
- 8 lices Swiss cheese
- 1 pound (1 1/3 cups) Sauerkraut drained, and squeezed of extra moisture (see note 3)
- 1 1/2 pounds deli turkey thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Working with one sandwich at a time, or assembling all four simultaneously, spread 1 tablespoon thousand island dressing on the rye bread. Build each sandwich by layering the following from the bottom up: 1 slice of Swiss cheese, 1/3 cup sauerkraut, 1 tablespoon dressing, 6 ounces deli turkey, 1 slice of Swiss cheese, and 1 tablespoon of dressing.
- Top each sandwich with another slice of bread and press each sandwich down gently. Brush the tops of the sandwiches with melted butter.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, and working in batches if necessary, lay sandwiches butter-side down. Place a Dutch oven or other heavy object on top of the sandwiches to press them down and and cook until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the pot and brush the tops with melted butter. Gently flip over sandwiches. Place the pot back on top of sandwiches and cook until the bottom side is crisp, about 5 minutes. Repeat the process with any remaining sandwiches.
Notes
- Rye bread: Take your pick; seeded rye, pumpernickel, or marble rye all work well.
- Thousand island dressing: Some Reuben-style recipes call for Russian Dressing, which is similar in flavor to thousand island, but isn't made with pickle relish and may be spicy. Both types of dressing make excellent Rachel Sandwiches.
- Sauerkraut: You can certainly make your own sauerkraut, but store-bought canned fermented cabbage works just as well, too.
- Yield: One recipe makes 4 Rachel Sandwiches.
- Storage: Store leftover sandwiches wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a hot skillet or an air fryer.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 sandwich
Calories
516kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
101mg
(34%)
Sodium
2549mg
(106%)
Potassium
674mg
(19%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
568IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
380mg
(38%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 516 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 sandwich | |
| Calories | 516kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 2549mg | 106% |
| Potassium | 674mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 568IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 380mg | 38% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
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