Toasted Chicken Sandwiches

SUBMITTED BY: Ruth Peterson

"Pickle relish sparks the flavor of the chicken salad in these grilled sandwiches shared by Ruth Peterson of Jenison, Michigan. They are especially good with the easy cheese sauce."

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PREP TIME	10 Min
COOK TIME	20 Min
READY IN	30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, drained
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 slices bread, crust removed
1 egg
2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
CHEESE SAUCE:
8 ounces process cheese (eg. Velveeta), cubed
1/3 cup milk

DIRECTIONS

In a bowl, combine the chicken, celery, mayonnaise, relish, onion, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Spread over half of the bread; top with remaining bread. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg, milk and remaining salt. Dip both sides of sandwiches in egg mixture.
In a large skillet or on a griddle, melt butter over medium heat; grill sandwiches on both sides until golden brown.
Meanwhile, combine cheese sauce ingredients in saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Serve as a dipping sauce with sandwiches.