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Thanksgiving is just a week away and what better way to repurpose your leftover turkey than with a delicious Rachel sandwich that captures two of America’s favorite food…Turkey and the venerable, beloved Reuben!!

While the classic ingredients of the sandwich taste can never be replaced, a grilled turkey Rachel offers a distinctive taste that will leave a craving for more, more, more!

This easy recipe consists of few ingredients that can often be found around the kitchen and takes less than a half hour to create.

Here’s what is needed for two sandwiches:

2 tablespoons plus one-third cup softened butter

One 10-ounce package angel hair coleslaw

One tablespoon distilled white vinegar

A Half teaspoon salt

A Half teaspoon sugar (optional ingredient)

One-fourth teaspoon ground black pepper

Eight slices marble rye bread

Thousand island dressing

Three-fourths thinly sliced deli turkey (your favorite choice!)

Four slices Swiss cheese

Here’s what to do:

Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the coleslaw, vinegar, salt, sugar and pepper. Cook until the coleslaw is wilted, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Spread each slice of the marble rye with Thousand Island dressing. Layer the turkey evenly over half of the bread slices; top each with 1 slice Swiss cheese. Spoon the coleslaw mixture evenly over the cheese. Cover with the remaining bread slices, dressing-side down. Spread softened butter over the bottom and top slices of each sandwich. Grill the sandwiches until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve immediately.