Classic Reuben Sandwich
A classic Reuben sandwich: corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and homemade Russian dressing grilled in buttery rye bread until crisp and melty.
By Tasty Nest Recipes Editorial TeamPublished
20 min total 2 sandwichesEasy
Photo: ultrakml · CC BY 2.0. Illustrative photo; your results may look different.
About this recipe
The Reuben is an American deli legend: thinly sliced corned beef, melted Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut and creamy Russian dressing, griddled between slices of rye bread until crisp and golden.
Squeezing the sauerkraut dry and warming the corned beef before assembly are the secrets to a sandwich that is hot all the way through and not soggy.
Equipment you'll need
- Large skillet or griddle
- Small bowl
Tips for success
- Squeeze the sauerkraut thoroughly so it does not soak the bread.
- Cover the pan for the first minute or two to help the cheese melt.
- Medium-low heat keeps rye bread from burning before the centre is hot.
Substitutions and variations
- Use pastrami for a Reuben variation, or turkey with coleslaw for a Rachel.
- Use Thousand Island dressing instead of Russian dressing.
- Swap Swiss for Gruyère or provolone.
Storage
To store: Best eaten immediately. Refrigerate leftover dressing for up to 1 week.
Recipe
Classic Reuben Sandwich
A classic Reuben sandwich: corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and homemade Russian dressing grilled in buttery rye bread until crisp and melty.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Yield
- 2 sandwiches
- Level
- Easy
Ingredients
Tick off ingredients as you gather them.
Russian dressing
Sandwiches
Instructions
Step 1: Make the dressing
Stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire and pickle.
Step 2: Warm the fillings
Warm the corned beef and sauerkraut in separate piles in the skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Remove and wipe out the pan.
Step 3: Assemble
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Turn 2 slices butter side down and spread with dressing, then layer with cheese, corned beef, sauerkraut and a second slice of cheese. Spread the remaining bread with dressing and place on top, butter side up.
Step 4: Grill
Cook over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is crisp and the cheese has melted.
Step 5: Serve
Cut in half and serve with pickles and extra dressing.
Cuisine: American (deli) · Course: Lunch
Estimated nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 770
- Protein
- 37 g
- Fat
- 53 g
- Carbs
- 36 g
- Fibre
- 5 g
- Sugars
- 4 g
Approximate values estimated from typical nutrition data for the listed ingredients, excluding optional toppings and serving suggestions. Actual values vary with brands, portion sizes and substitutions. Not verified by a dietitian or laboratory analysis.
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