Photo by Iuliia Nedrygailova
Serves 1
2 slices pumpernickel bread
2 tablespoons Thousand Island dressing, store-bought or homemade
¼ pound sliced corned beef or pastrami
2 slices Swiss cheese
¼ cup sauerkraut, well drained
Butter
Spread one side of each bread slice with dressing. Layer one slice with corned beef and cheese. Top with sauerkraut, and place second bread slice on top. Butter both sides of sandwich.
Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Place sandwich in hot skillet, and cook about 2–3 minutes on each side, until cheese starts to melt. Remove from skillet, cut in half and serve.
Easy Thousand Island dressing
Makes 1 cup
½ cup mayo
¼ cup ketchup
1/3 cup pickle relish
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
In a small bowl, mix all ingredients. Store in refrigerator in a glass jar for up to two months.
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