Skip the deli and make this hot-and-delicious sandwich at home.
MAKE 4 SANDWICHES
8 slices pumpernickel
Thousand Island dressing, homemade or store-bought
1 pound sliced deli turkey breast
1 cup sauerkraut
8 slices Swiss cheese
Unsalted butter
Spread one side of each slice of bread with the dressing. Top four slices with turkey, sauerkraut and cheese. Place remaining slices of bread on top. Spread top of sandwiches with butter.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place two sandwiches, buttered side down, in heated skillet. Press down on sandwiches with a spatula until buttered sides are crusty and cheese is starting to melt, about 3–4 minutes. Spread additional butter on top of sandwiches. Flip sandwiches and cook until crusty on other side. Repeat until all sandwiches are cooked.
Homemade Thousand Island Dressing
MAKES 1 CUP
1 cup mayo
¼ cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store leftover dressing in a small, covered jar for up to one week.
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