Turkey Reubens

You gotta love the flavors that come together with your traditional Reuben, but this one rocks out just as much with some Blackened sliced turkey. I tasted this turkey breast at the store this week and had to buy it, yep that good. I also got some quality Swiss Cheese to use on these and I think it does make a difference in flavor-town. The Thousand Island dressing is so simple to make it didn't make sense to go out and buy a bottle of dressing when I had all the ingredients to whip it up myself.

Turkey Reubens       

Makes 4 Sammies

Turkey Reubens

ingredients

• 8 slices Rye-Pumpernickel swirl Bread
• 2 Tbsp Dijon (eyeball it)
• 2 Tbsp Thousand Island Dressing (recipe follows)
• 1 cup sauerkraut, drained well
• 16 slices thin blackened turkey breast
• 8 slices Swiss Cheese
• Butter, pickles and chips

directions

To make 1 sandwich:
Spread some butter on the outer sides of each slice of bread. On one side add some Dijon and the other some Thousand Island dressing. Top one slice of bread with some cheese, sauerkraut and turkey. Top off with the other slice of bread. Grill in an electronic foreman grill for 3-5 minutes or in a skillet (3 minutes per side).

Serve with your favorite pickles on the side.


Thousand Island Dressing        

Makes about 1 cup

Thousand Island Dressing

ingredients

• 1 hard boiled egg, chopped
• 1/2 cup Mayo
• 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
• 2 Tbsp each sweet pickle relish and chopped chives
• Juice of 1/2 lemon

directions

Combine all the ingredients in a jar and screw on the lid and shake until well combined. Let sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to dance and meld together.

Enjoy!

This recipe was adapted from Real Simple & Food Network.