Description
Indulgent rachel sandwich celebrates classic deli flavors with tender corned beef, swiss cheese, and tangy sauerkraut. Creamy russian dressing and toasted rye bread complete this delicious midwestern comfort classic you’ll savor bite by bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) sliced turkey breast
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
Bread:
- 8 slices rye bread
Condiments and Accompaniments:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) Russian dressing
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) coleslaw
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Warm a skillet or griddle to medium heat, ensuring an even cooking surface for the sandwich.
- Generously coat one side of each rye bread slice with softened butter, creating a golden exterior.
- Arrange turkey slices evenly on the non-buttered side of four bread pieces, creating a uniform protein base.
- Layer Swiss cheese over the turkey, allowing the cheese to slightly overlap the meat for complete coverage.
- Spread a hearty portion of coleslaw across the cheese, distributing it evenly to ensure each bite contains a creamy crunch.
- Drizzle Russian dressing over the coleslaw, creating a tangy flavor profile that complements the other ingredients.
- Cap each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, positioning the buttered side facing upward for optimal browning.
- Carefully transfer sandwiches to the heated skillet, grilling for 3-4 minutes until the bread transforms into a crispy, golden-brown exterior.
- Flip sandwiches and continue cooking an additional 3-4 minutes, ensuring the cheese melts completely and the ingredients heat through.
- Remove sandwiches from heat, allowing them to rest for one minute to settle the ingredients and prevent burning.
- Slice each sandwich diagonally, creating two triangular halves that showcase the layered ingredients.
- Serve immediately while the sandwich maintains its warm, crispy texture and melted cheese.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for even spreading and perfect golden-brown crispiness.
- Let sandwiches sit on medium heat to help Swiss cheese melt slowly and create a creamy texture.
- Drain excess liquid from coleslaw to prevent soggy bread and maintain sandwich structure.
- Swap rye bread with gluten-free alternatives and use plant-based cheese and turkey for vegetarian/vegan options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg