Southwestern Rachel Sandwich with Southwestern Slaw: Boar’s Head Boldest Bracket Challenge

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Who’s got March Madness? We sure do! And – we’ve developed a delicious, bold Southwestern Rachel Sandwich with Southwestern Slaw recipe using Boar’s Head Brand® Bold® line deli meats, cheeses and condiments as part of the Boar’s Head® Boldest Bracket Challenge!

The Boar’s Head® Boldest Bracket Challenge is a fun recipe contest – and we need your votes!  We get bragging rights if we win, but the best part is – when you vote – you are eligible to receive some great prizes:

Round 1: (8) Boar’s Head Bold t-shirts

Round 2: (4) $50 gift card to purchase Boar’s Head Bold products

Round 3: (2) $100 gift card to purchase Boar’s Head Bold products

FINAL: iPad Air to stream all the games & access Boar’s Head Bold recipes (includes custom Boar’s Head case and $500 gift card) to cater your game-watching party with Boar’s Head products

Our Southwestern Rachel Sandwich is made with Boar’s Head Brand Bold Blackened Turkey Breast and Boar’s Head Brand Chipotle Gouda Cheese – and wow – will this sandwich take you on a flavor adventure!  And to make it even bolder – we’ve topped our Southwestern Rachel with a zesty and spicy Southwestern Slaw made with Boar’s Head Brand Fiery Chipotle Gourmaise_™!

Voting for your favorite sandwich in the Boar’s Head® Boldest Bracket Challenge competition begins on Monday, March 3^rd.  Our Southwestern Rachel with Southwestern Slaw will be paired up against a competing sandwich recipe on Monday, March 10^th – and we need your votes to stay alive in the competition and move on to the next voting round!

So head on over to the Boar’s Head® Boldest Bracket Challenge and vote for our Southwestern Rachel Sandwich with Southwestern Slaw on Monday, March 10^th – and keep following along to see how we do in the Boar’s Head Boldest Bracket Challenge!

And – if you’d like to make our Southwestern Rachel Sandwich with Southwestern Slaw at home for your next March Madness party, here’s the fabulous recipe:

Southwestern Rachel Sandwich with Southwestern Slaw: Boar’s Head Boldest Bracket Challenge

• Prep Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Southwestern Slaw

• • 12 ounces Green cabbage, finely shredded
• • ¼ cup Red onion, finely sliced
• • ½ cup Carrots, shredded
• • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• • 3 tablespoons Boar’s Head Brand Fiery Chipotle Gourmaise™ (use more or less depending on how spicy you like your slaw)
• • ½ cup Mayonnaise
• • 1½ tablespoons Sugar
• • ½ tablespoon Whole grain mustard
• • 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar

For the Southwestern Rachel Sandwich

• • 8 slices Marble bread (large-sized slices if available)
• • 16 slices Boar’s Head Brand Bold Blackened Turkey Breast, sliced thin
• • 16 slices Boar’s Head Brand Chipotle Gouda Cheese
• • 4 tablespoons Butter, softened

Instructions

To Make the Southwestern Slaw:

1. Mix cabbage, red onion, carrots and cilantro in large bowl.
2. In a smaller bowl mix Fiery Chipotle Gourmaise, mayonnaise, sugar, mustard and vinegar.
3. Mix wet with dry and let sit refrigerated for 30 minutes to blend flavors.

To Make the Southwestern Rachel Sandwich:

1. Line 8 slices of marble bread with two slices of cheese each. Top four of them with sliced Blackened Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, dividing evenly.
2. Place ½ cup of coleslaw on top of each turkey pile; top with the remaining cheese and bread top.
3. Heat a flat grill pan over medium heat and melt half the butter, then place sandwiches over melted butter.
4. Spread second half of butter over tops of each sandwich.
5. Grill for 2-3 minutes until browned. Flip and grill other side. (Alternatively, sandwich may be grilled in a Panini press)

Notes

Level of difficulty: Intermediate