Jul 13 2026

The Omaha Reuben Recipe

Time20m
Serves2

Sliced Corned Beef, topped with Sauer Kraut, Real Russian dressing, & Swiss Cheese.

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Ingredients

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Sandwich Components

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all ingredients: sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, Swiss cheese, rye bread, and butter.

  2. 2

    Preheat the Pan

    Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 3

    Butter the Bread

    Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on one side of each slice of rye bread.

  2. 4

    Layer the Ingredients

    On the unbuttered side of two slices of rye bread, layer 4 oz of sliced corned beef, ½ cup of sauerkraut, 2 tablespoons of Russian dressing, and 2 slices of Swiss cheese. Top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side facing out.

Cooking the Sandwich

  1. 5

    Grill the Sandwich

    Place the assembled sandwich on the preheated skillet. Grill for about 4-5 minutes on one side until golden brown.

  2. 6

    Flip and Grill

    Carefully flip the sandwich and grill the other side for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.

Serving

  1. 7

    Slice and Serve

    Remove the sandwich from the skillet, slice it in half, and serve hot with extra Russian dressing on the side if desired.

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