The Reuben Recipe
Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on rye.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the ingredients
Gather all the ingredients including corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing, rye bread, and optionally butter.
- 2
Toast the rye bread (optional)
If desired, spread butter on one side of each slice of rye bread. This will help achieve a crispy texture when grilling.
Assembly
- 3
Layer the ingredients
On the unbuttered side of one slice of rye bread, layer 2 oz of corned beef, followed by 1/4 cup of sauerkraut, a slice of Swiss cheese, and a tablespoon of Thousand Island dressing. Top with another slice of rye bread, making sure the buttered side is facing out.
- 4
Repeat for additional sandwiches
Repeat the layering process for the remaining slices of bread and ingredients to make additional Reuben sandwiches.
Cooking
- 5
- 6
Flip the sandwich
Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula and grill the other side for another 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
Serving
- 7
Slice and Serve
Once cooked, remove the sandwich from the skillet. Let it rest for a minute, then slice in half and serve warm with extra Thousand Island dressing on the side.
