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Home » Sandwich Recipes » Easy Turkey Reuben Sandwich

Easy Turkey Reuben Sandwich

Published: Nov 26, 2021 · Modified: Nov 21, 2019 by Mindee · This post contains affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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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!

Turkey Reubens cut it half and served with a deli pickle.
Halves of a turkey reuben stuffed with roast turkey meat, sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing.
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  • Why You'll Love This Recipe
  • Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
  • How to Make Step by Step Instructions
  • Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips...
  • Related Leftover Turkey Recipes
  • Turkey Reubens Recipe

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Very easy turkey sandwiches made from leftover turkey from Thanksgiving dinner!
  • This hearty lunch is ready in 10 minutes!
  • Uses homemade Thousand Island Dressing!

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

  • Turkey - I like to use leftover turkey breast from Thanksgiving for these sandwiches however, sliced turkey breast from the deli counter works as well. Even sliced chicken breast would do in a pinch.
  • Rye Bread - You can use either rye or pumpernickel for these sandwiches. It's also easier to buy a loaf already slices into individual slices of bread.
  • Sauerkraut - any brand is fine.
  • Thousand Island Salad Dressing - You can buy bottled thousand island if you don't want to make your own. I like to make my own because I can make as little or as much as I need. I can make as much or as little as I need! Russian dressing may also be used if you prefer a spicy dressing opposed to a sweeter one.
  • 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.
Ingredients needed to make turkey reubens and thousand island dressing.
Everything you'll need to make this turkey reuben sandwiches recipe!

How to Make Step by Step Instructions

  • Make the thousand island dressing by simply whisking the dressing ingredients, mayo, sour cream, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, onion powder and minced pickles together in a small bowl. 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.
  • I prefer to make this sandwich with pre-toasted bread under the boiler instead of in a skillet on the stove because it's a messy sandwich to try to flip.
  • Toast the slices of rye bread in a toaster.
  • Line a baking sheet with the bottom part of the sandwiches.
  • Spread the bottom bread slices with dressing.
  • Top with sliced or shredded leftover turkey.
  • Top the turkey with swiss cheese slices.
  • Place pan in the oven under the broiler until the cheese melts. Keep an eye on them as this happens fast.
A piece of rye bread toasted, spread with dressing, topped with turkey, topped with swiss cheese.
How to assemble the first slice of rye bread.
  • Top melted slice of swiss cheese with a mountain of sauerkraut.
  • Spread dressing on the top slice of toasted rye bread and place it on top of the sauerkraut!
  • Cut each sandwich in half.
  • Serve immediately with pickle spears on the side!
Steps shown as swiss melted, topped with sauerkraut and topped with top piece of bread with dressing on it.
Completed sandwich ready to serve!

Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips...

What do you serve with a Turkey Reuben?

We like chips and deli pickles!

What's the difference between a classic Reuben and a turkey one aka a Rachel?

A traditional reuben sandwich is made with corned beef. A Rachel sandwich or a turkey reuben uses turkey instead.

Related Leftover Turkey Recipes

  • After Thanksgiving Casserole
  • Turkey Pot Pie
  • Turkey Stuffed Rolls
  • Turkey Dijon Melt Sandwiches
  • Mini Buffalo Turkey Pizzas
  • Cheesy Chipotle Turkey Sliders

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A turkey reuben cut in half with halves stacked.

Turkey Reubens Recipe

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  • Author: Mindee
  • 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
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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

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  • 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
  • Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey
  • Thousand Island Dressing (1 Cup)
  • ½ cup Mayo
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream
  • ¼ cup Ketchup
  • 1 ½ Tbs. White Vinegar
  • 1 Tbs Sugar
  • 2-3 Tbs. minced Famous Dave's Spicy Sweet Hot pickles
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder

Instructions

  1. Make the thousand island dressing by simply whisking the dressing ingredients, mayo, sour cream, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, onion powder and minced pickles together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. I prefer to make this sandwich with pre-toasted bread under the boiler instead of in a skillet on the stove because it's a messy sandwich to try to flip.
  4. Toast the rye bread in a toaster.
  5. Line a baking sheet with the bottom part of the sandwiches.
  6. Spread the bottom bread slices with dressing.
  7. Top with sliced or shredded leftover turkey.
  8. Top the turkey with swiss cheese slices.
  9. Place pan in the oven under the broiler until the cheese melts. Keep an eye on them as this happens fast.
  10. Top melted slice of swiss cheese with a mountain of sauerkraut.
  11. Spread dressing on the top slice of toasted rye bread and place it on top of the sauerkraut!
  12. Serve immediately with pickle spears on the side!

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.

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  1. Mirlene

    November 22, 2021 at 5:08 pm

    I love this sandwich idea using turkey leftovers! Making it a turkey reuben sounds so delicious for lunch!

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  2. Lilly

    November 22, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    I could eat this sandwich every day! It is soo good! Thanks for the recipe!!

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  3. Andrea

    November 22, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    What a fabulous use of leftover turkey. I love a good Rueben!

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  4. Kate

    November 22, 2021 at 2:56 pm

    Such a quick, easy and delicious way to enjoy leftover turkey - thanks so much.

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  5. Elaine

    November 22, 2021 at 2:02 pm

    I love leftover recipes. So many great ideas to try that I don't even know where to start 🙂 Yummy reubens!

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  6. L.S.

    November 27, 2020 at 5:09 pm

    Fabulous sandwich. My guys love it. 🙂

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