Hot Pastrami Recipe

Time20m

Serves2

Corned beef piled on toasty fresh rye bread. Topped with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and 1000 Island dressing.

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Ingredients

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1
Toast the Rye Bread
If desired, spread butter on one side of each slice of rye bread. Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the slices of bread, butter-side down, in the skillet. Toast until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
2
Warm the Corned Beef
In a separate small saucepan over low heat, warm the corned beef until heated through, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3
Layer the Ingredients
On the unbuttered side of two slices of toasted rye bread, layer 4 oz of warm corned beef. Top with 1/2 cup of sauerkraut and 2 slices of Swiss cheese.
4
Add 1000 Island Dressing
Spread 1 tablespoon of 1000 Island dressing on each of the remaining two slices of rye bread.
5
Complete the Sandwich
Place the slices with dressing on top of the cheese, dressing side down, to complete the sandwich. Press down gently.

6
Grill the Sandwich
Return the assembled sandwiches to the skillet (you can add more butter to the skillet if desired). Grill over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

7
Slice and Serve
Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it cool for a minute. Slice in half and serve immediately with additional 1000 Island dressing on the side if desired.