Reuben Sandwich

A grilled rueben sandwich that has been cut in half and then stacked on top of each other on a white plate with a pickle spear nearby.

Course: Lunch / Dinner, Sandwich

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Servings: people

Calories: 719kcal

Author: Kris Longwell

Reuben Sandwich has been a deli favorite for decades in the U.S. Be sure to seek out top-notch ingredients and make the Russian (1,000 Island) dressing from scratch. It's easy and can be made several days in advance.

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Equipment

A large non-stick skillet or griddle

Ingredients

8 slices rye bread
4 tablespoon unsalted butter softened, for outside of bread slices
¼ cup Classic Russian Dressing for spreading
1½ lb corned beef thinly sliced
12 oz sauerkraut drained
6 slices Swiss Cheese

Instructions

Butter one side of each bread slice.
8 slices rye bread, 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
Heat a large, non-stick skillet (or griddle)over medium-high heat.
Place a bread slice in the skillet, buttered-side down (place two slices in the skillet, if room, if not, you'll need to keep the cooked sandwiches in a warm oven, until they are all ready for serving).
Add about a tablespoon of Russian dressing to the bread slice(s).
¼ cup Classic Russian Dressing
Next, add a nice heaping handful of the corned beef.
1½ lb corned beef
On top of this, add a layer of sauerkraut.
12 oz sauerkraut
On top of the kraut, add cheese slices.
6 slices Swiss Cheese
Add another layer of Russian dressing.
Top with a bread slice, buttered side up.
Once lightly browned, carefully flip the sandwich, and grill the other side until nicely browned.
Remove, slice, and serve at once!

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Notes

NOTE: Watch the video in the recipe card for visual guidance.

We order our corned beef from Katz Deli in NYC, but you can find excellent corned beef at any decent deli. It's up to you if you prefer thick-cut vs. thin-cut.

We love to gently heat the corned beef in a heat-proof bag in simmering water for about 5 minutes. Most quality freezer/storage bags would work just fine.

The corned beef and prepared Russian dressing will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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