The Rachel Sandwich

Step 1

Make the Thousand Island dressing. Combine all dressing ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2

Make the coleslaw. Add the sliced apples and onions, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and celery seed to a large bowl. Mix well. Fold in the bagged coleslaw. Fold in the mayonnaise until well combined. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate coleslaw until ready to use.

Step 3

Heat griddle or large skillet to medium-low heat.

Step 4

Heat the turkey slices on the griddle or in a skillet just until warmed through. *Do not overheat the turkey because it will dry out.

Step 5

Assemble the Rachel sandwiches. Lay out 8 slices of rye bread. Spread a thin layer of Thousand Island dressing on all bread slices. Place one slice of Swiss cheese on top of the dressing on all bread slices. On 4 of the bread slices, spoon on about ½ cup of coleslaw, using a slotted spoon if necessary to drain the slaw. Top the coleslaw with sliced turkey. Place the 4 bread slices with the dressing and cheese on top of the turkey to make 4 Rachel sandwiches.

Step 6

Add about 1-2 tablespoons of butter to the heated griddle or skillet, moving it around as it melts. Carefully place the sandwiches in the melted butter, and cook on the first side until golden brown and toasted. Then, add another 1-2 tablespoons of butter to melt, and carefully flip the sandwiches to the second side. Continue to cook until golden brown. *If needed, use a melting dome or the skillet lid to help the cheese melt.

Step 7

Remove from the griddle or skillet. Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately.