Dressed up Ham and Swiss on Rye

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ryebreadWhat You Need:

1/2 C Thousand Island dressing
1 t mustard
1 C coleslaw mix, shredded
2 T of margarine
3 slices rye bread
4 oz. cooked ham, sliced thin
4 oz. Swiss cheese, sliced thin

How to Make It:

Place the salad dressing into a mixing bowl.
Whisk in the mustard until blended in well.
In a large mixing bowl stir together the coleslaw and dressing mixture.
Spread one side of each slice of bread with the margarine.
Place the slices of bread butter side down into the skillet.
Lay ham slices over the bread in the skillet.
Top with a spoonful of the coleslaw mixture.
Add a slice of cheese to each sandwich.
Place the remaining bread slices over the top of each sandwich, butter side up.
Cook the sandwiches 3 minutes over medium low heat.
Turn the sandwich over and cook 3 minutes longer or until nicely browned.

Makes 4 servings

In a hurry but want a good meal? Sandwiches can be just what you need. Add French fries or tater tots along with a bowl of fresh fruit. Whole wheat or marble rye bread works just as well as rye bread. You may also substitute Colby Jack or mozzarella cheese for the Swiss.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 6 minutes
Total Time: approximately 21 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 409; Fat 21g; Saturated Fat 9g; Carbohydrates 37g; Fiber 5g; Protein 18g; Cholesterol 54 mg; Sodium 1,023 mg

Corned Beef Reuben Soup

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reubensoupWhat You Need:

1 T of margarine, softened
4 slices of rye bread
1/2 t caraway seeds
3 C of milk
1 (10.75 oz.) can cream of celery soup
2 oz. Swiss cheese, shredded
1 (14 oz.) can of sauerkraut, rinsed, drained and chopped
2 (5 oz.) pkgs. corned beef, chopped

How to Make It:

Adjust the oven temperature to 325 degrees and preheat.
Butter both sides of the bread with the margarine.
Sprinkle the caraway seeds evenly over the bread.
Cut the bread into small triangles.
Place the bread on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes or until browned.
Whisk the milk and soup together in a saucepan.
Place the pan over medium heat and stir in the cheese.
Stirring constantly cook for 3 minutes or until bubbly.
Fold in the sauerkraut and corned beef.
Place the heat on low and cover the pan.
Simmer 5 minutes or until hot.
Sprinkle the toasted croutons into each bowl of soup before serving.

Makes 4 servings

This soup is mighty tasty for the little time it takes to prepare and cook it. It’s a great way to use up left over corned beef. Even the croutons are easy to make. The caraway seeds are optional if you would rather leave them out.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 18 minutes
Total Time: approximately 33 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 456; Fat 23g; Saturated Fat 11g; Carbohydrates 35g; Fiber 5g;
Protein 27g; Cholesterol 77 mg; Sodium 2.696 mg