Jul 17 2026

Reuben Recipe

Time20m
Serves2

4th Ward style with corned beef, kraut, Dijon mustard, 1000 Island & Swiss cheese on grilled rye bread

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients and set them out for easy assembly.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Spread Dijon mustard on two slices of rye bread. Layer the corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on top. Top with the remaining slices of rye bread.

  3. 3

    Grill the Sandwich

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet. Place the sandwich in the skillet and grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Add more butter to the skillet as needed.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Remove the sandwich from the skillet, cut in half, and serve warm.

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