Jul 14 2026

Reuben Recipe

Time20m
Serves2

Corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and 1000 island on grilled rye.

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Ingredients

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Meat

Vegetables

Dairy

Condiments

Bread

Butter

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients: corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, 1000 Island dressing, rye bread, and butter.

Assembly

  1. 2

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On one slice of rye bread, layer 4 oz of corned beef, 1 cup of sauerkraut, and 4 oz of Swiss cheese. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of 1000 Island dressing over the cheese. Top with another slice of rye bread.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Grill the Sandwich

    Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on the top slice of the sandwich. Place the sandwich in a preheated skillet over medium heat, butter side down. Grill for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

  2. 4

    Flip the Sandwich

    Spread the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter on the exposed side of the sandwich and carefully flip it over. Grill for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve the Reuben

    Remove the sandwich from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, then slice in half and serve immediately.

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