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The finished Reuben Sandwich hot off the skillet: crispy golden bread with a buttery crunch, gooey Swiss cheese melting into savory beef and sauerkraut, ready to bite into.

Reuben Sandwich

A classic Reuben Sandwich with perfectly balanced flavors – tangy sauerkraut, melty Swiss cheese, tender corned beef, and creamy Russian dressing, grilled between rye bread until golden and crisp. Messy in the best way possible!
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Course: Main Course, Sandwiches
Cuisine: American, Deli-style
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Resting: 10 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron pan (For best crust)
  • 1 Wide spatula (To flip without tearing)
  • 1 Sharp knife (Clean slicing)
  • 1 Cutting board (Non-slip preferred)
  • 1 Small bowl (For Russian dressing)

Ingredients

For Sandwiches

  • 8 slices Rye bread - Seeded if possible
  • 1 lb Corned beef - Thinly sliced
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese - Or shredded for faster melt
  • 1 cup Sauerkraut - Fresh well-drained
  • 4 tablespoon Russian dressing - Homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoon Butter - For grilling

For Homemade Russian Dressing

  • ½ cup Mayonnaise - Base
  • 3 tablespoon Ketchup - Sweetness & color
  • 2 tablespoon Sweet pickle relish - Adds tang
  • 1 teaspoon Horseradish - For bite
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce - Depth
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder - Savory

Instructions

  • Mix mayo, ketchup, relish, horseradish, Worcestershire, and onion powder in a bowl. Chill.
    “The prep: Russian dressing chilled and ready, sauerkraut well-drained, thinly sliced corned beef, and hearty rye bread waiting to be buttered.”
  • Pat sauerkraut dry with paper towels and let sit 10 minutes.
  • Spread butter on outside of rye slices. Spread Russian dressing inside.
    “Inside the sandwich: Russian dressing spread on bread, Swiss cheese as the base, thin corned beef slices, well-drained sauerkraut, and another layer of cheese before topping with the second slice.”
  • Layer Swiss → corned beef → sauerkraut → Swiss → top bread.
  • Heat skillet on medium. Place sandwich butter-side down, press gently. Cook 3–4 min until golden.
    “A stacked, golden-brown Reuben sandwich—crispy bread, gooey melted Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and tender corned beef all layered together.”

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwic | Calories: 650kcal (33%) | Carbohydrates: 38g (13%) | Protein: 33g (66%) | Fat: 38g (58%) | Saturated Fat: 15g (94%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg (37%) | Sodium: 1680mg (73%) | Potassium: 520mg (15%) | Fiber: 5g (21%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 550IU (11%) | Vitamin C: 18mg (22%) | Calcium: 350mg (35%) | Iron: 4.2mg (23%)
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