FARMHOUSE HAM, CHEESE AND SAUERKRAUT SANDWICHES

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This one screams old-timey, German, "down-home," and "comfort food" all at once! Sandwiches can be assembled ahead of time, covered & chilled. At meal-time, bake as directed. Thanks to *Midwest Living* for this awesome recipe and the excellent alternatives featuring midwest-region crops.

Provided by Debber

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 20m

Yield 6 slamwiches, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon caraway seed, crushed
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained (1/2 of an 8-oz can)
3/4 tablespoon butter, melted
12 slices country bread
18 slices swiss cheese
6 slices ham (thinly sliced)
pickle (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine mayo, sour cream, seeds & pepper; stir in kraut; set aside.
  • On a foil-lined baking sheet, place six slices bread--first brush each with melted butter (save some for the other half of the sammie); top with a slice of cheese, then 1/6th of the kraut mixture,then a slice of ham and two slices of cheese--do this on all six slices of bread.
  • Brush remaining six slices of bread with melted butter; place on cheese--with butter side up, to make six sandwiches.
  • Bake for 10 minutes (cheese is melted, bread is lightly browned)--turn once during that time.
  • Remove from oven; slice diagonally, serve with pickles.
  • SEPTEMBER HARVEST: Remember Johnny Appleseed by placing a few thin slices of apple between the ham and cheese.
  • NEBRASKA REUBEN: Salute Omaha's claim to fame and use thinly sliced corned beef instead of the ham.
  • CRUNCHY BITES: Add a few sunflower kernels to the sauerkraut mixture and honor those hardy souls in North Dakota who raise huge fields of sunflowers!
  • BOOST YOUR PROTEIN: Stir about a 1/4-cup of cooked edible soybeans (edamame) into the sauerkraut mixture and thank a South Dakota farmer!

Sardarali jamali
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These sandwiches are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever deli meat and cheese I have on hand.


Firoj Firoj
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Leon Taylor
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I added a fried egg to my sandwich and it was delicious! I highly recommend it.


Ajmeer Shah
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I didn't have any sauerkraut, so I used coleslaw instead. It was still really good!


Araji Parker
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The bread was too dry. I think I'll use a different type of bread next time.


waqas muhammad
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The sandwiches were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less ham next time.


Nobuhle Mabaso
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These were very good, even my kids liked them! I will definitely be making them again.


Saiso Drixzpy
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I wasn't sure how the sauerkraut would taste, but I was pleasantly surprised! It added a nice tanginess to the sandwich. I'll definitely be making these again.


Bahadur Lashari
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I made these for my husband's lunch and he loved them! He said they were the best sandwiches he's ever had. I'll definitely be making them again.


Nazzer shacrawi
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The sandwiches were easy to make and turned out great! I used a deli ham and cheese, but I think next time I'll try it with some homemade ham. Thanks for the recipe!


Piayesh Biswas
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These sandwiches were a hit with my family! The ham, cheese, and sauerkraut were all perfectly balanced, and the bread was nice and crusty. I will definitely be making these again.