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a reuben sandwich made with corned beef and swiss cheese on a white plate.
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Reuben Sandwich

Classic Reuben sandwich made with sliced corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing on grilled rye bread, ready in about 15 minutes.
Prep Time4 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, German, Irish
Keyword: corned beef, reuben, reuben sandwich, rye bread, sandwich, sauerkraut, swiss cheese
Servings: 1 sandwich
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Russian Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ketchup
  • ½ teaspoon horseradish
  • ⅛ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅛ teaspoon hot sauce

For the Sandwich

  • 2 teaspoons butter -softened to room temperature
  • 2 slices rye bread
  • 2 slices Swiss cheese (1-ounce)
  • ¼ pound corned beef -thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup sauerkraut -drained
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Instructions

Make the Russian Dressing

  • In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Set aside.

Assemble the Sandwich

  • Spread butter on one side of each slice of rye bread.
  • Place one slice of bread buttered-side down.
    Layer with 1 slice of Swiss cheese, half of the corned beef, the well-drained sauerkraut, and dressing.
  • Add the remaining corned beef and the second slice of Swiss cheese.
  • Top with the second slice of bread, buttered-side up.

Cook the Sandwich

  • Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
    Place the sandwich in the pan and cook for about 3 minutes, until the bread is golden brown.
  • Flip carefully and cook for another 3 minutes, until the second side is golden and the Swiss cheese is fully melted.
  • Transfer to a plate, slice in half, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Drain the Sauerkraut Well: Press out as much liquid as possible with paper towels to prevent a soggy Reuben sandwich.
  • Cook Over Medium Heat: This allows the bread to turn golden brown while the Swiss cheese melts fully without burning.
  • Press Gently: Lightly press the sandwich with a spatula as it cooks to help the layers heat evenly and crisp the bread.
  • Let It Rest Before Slicing: Wait 1 minute after cooking so the melted cheese sets slightly and stays inside the sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1357mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 592IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 341mg | Iron: 4mg

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