Leftover turkey from Thanksgiving? No problem! Try a turkey reuben with homemade thousand island dressing! This delicious twist on a classic sandwich is ready in 10 minutes!
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Why Choose This Recipe...
- Very easy
- Uses leftover holiday turkey.
- Ready in 10 minutes!
- Uses homemade Thousand Island Dressing!
Ingredient Notes...
- Rye Bread - You can use either rye or pumpernickel for these sandwiches.
- Sauerkraut - any brand is fine.
- Thousand Island Dressing - You can buy bottled thousand island if you choose or make your own from the recipe in the card.
- Famous Dave's Spicy Sweet Hot Pickles - If you prefer regular sweet pickles that's fine. Famous Dave's pickles, however, aren't too sweet or too hot. They give the dressing a kick and a twang without taking over.
Step by Step Instructions...
- Make the thousand island dressing by simply whisking the dressing ingredients together. Set aside.
- Heat up your broiler to hi and get a pan to ready to place the bottom parts of the sandwiches on to go under the broiler.
- Toast the rye bread.
- Line a baking sheet with the bottom part of the sandwiches.
- Spread the bottom piece of bread with dressing.
- Top with sliced or shredded leftover turkey.
- Top the turkey with slices of swiss cheese.
- Place pan in the oven under the broiler to melt the swiss cheese.
- Top melted swiss with a mountain of sauerkraut.
- Spread dressing on the top slice of rye bread and place it on top of the sauerkraut
- Serve immediately!
Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips...
What do you serve with a Turkey Reuben?
We like chips and deli pickles!
What else is this sandwich called?
This sandwich is also known as a Turkey Rachel in some places since the traditional corned beef of a Rueben is being swapped out for turkey.
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Turkey Reubens Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: As many as you chose to make!
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
Leftover turkey from Thanksgiving? No problem! Try some turkey reubens with homemade thousand island dressing! You'll love this delicious twist on a classic sandwich!
Ingredients
- The amounts of the ingredients you will need depends on how many sandwiches you plan to make. Adjust amounts of ingredients to fit your needs.
- Pumpernickel or Rye Bread
- Sauerkraut
- Slices Swiss Cheese
- Thousand Island Dressing
- Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey
Instructions
- Whisk together the thousand island dressing ingredients and set aside.
- Start heating your oven broiler to hi.
- Get a baking sheet to place the bottom parts of the sandwich under the broiler.
- Toast the bread to prevent sogginess.
- Spread the bottom pieces with thousand island dressing and set them on the baking sheet.
- Break up the turkey a bit with your fingers and layer evenly on top of the dressing.
- Top the the turkey with swiss cheese.
- Place the baking sheets under a broiler for 30 seconds or until the cheese is melted.
- Put some sauerkraut on top of the melted cheese.
- Spread the toasted top piece of rye with dressing and place it on top of the sauerkraut.
- Serve immediately!
Notes
- If you prefer to buy bottled Thousand Island dressing that's totally fine.
- If you prefer regular sweet pickles that's fine. Famous Dave's pickles, however, aren't too sweet or too hot. They give the dressing a kick and a twang without taking over.
Keywords: leftover turkey, thanksgiving
L.S.
Fabulous sandwich. My guys love it. 🙂
★★★★★