Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDagwood's Tavern & GrillTurkey & Swiss Recipe

Turkey & Swiss Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Shaved turkey smothered in melted swiss and served on white, wheat or rye.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients needed for the sandwich, including shaved turkey, Swiss cheese, and your choice of bread.

  2. 2

    Choose Bread

    Select the type of bread you want to use: white, wheat, or rye. If you want, you can prepare two sandwiches with different types of bread.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 3

    Spread Butter

    If using butter, spread a thin layer on one side of each slice of bread to add flavor and help with browning.

  2. 4

    Layer Turkey

    Place a generous amount of shaved turkey breast on one slice of bread.

  3. 5

    Add Swiss Cheese

    Lay the Swiss cheese slices over the turkey, covering it completely.

  4. 6

    Add Optional Ingredients

    If desired, add lettuce leaves, tomato slices, mustard, or mayonnaise on top of the cheese.

  5. 7

    Top with Bread

    Place the second slice of bread on top, with the buttered side facing out.

Cooking

  1. 8

    Heat the Pan

    Preheat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat.

  2. 9

    Grill the Sandwich

    Place the assembled sandwich in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

  3. 10

    Serve

    Remove the sandwich from the skillet, slice it in half if desired, and serve warm.

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