Reuben Recipe
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
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients: corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, 1000 Island dressing, rye bread, and butter.
Assembly
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 5
Serve the Reuben
Remove the sandwich from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, then slice in half and serve immediately.