Jul 14 2026

Rachel Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Sliced turkey, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, & thousand island dressing

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients: sliced turkey, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, thousand island dressing, and rye bread. Ensure the sauerkraut is drained if it's from a can.

Assembly

  1. 2

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On one slice of rye bread, layer the sliced turkey evenly. Top the turkey with sauerkraut, followed by Swiss cheese. Drizzle the Thousand Island dressing over the cheese.

  2. 3

    Finish the Sandwich

    Place the second slice of rye bread on top to complete the sandwich. If desired, you can spread a little extra Thousand Island dressing on the inside of the top slice before placing it on the sandwich.

Grilling (Optional)

  1. 4

    Grill the Sandwich

    If you prefer a grilled sandwich, heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the assembled sandwich in the skillet and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve the Sandwich

    Remove the sandwich from the skillet (if grilled) and let it cool for a minute. Cut it in half and serve immediately with extra Thousand Island dressing on the side, if desired.

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