Rueben Recipe
Rye toast, 1000 island, sauerkraut and loads of fresh roasted corned beef.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Condiments
Sauerkraut
Meat
Cheese
Butter
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients: rye bread, Thousand Island dressing, sauerkraut, corned beef, Swiss cheese, and butter.
Assembly
- 2
Spread the Dressing
Take 2 slices of rye bread and spread 1 tablespoon of Thousand Island dressing on each slice.
- 3
Add Sauerkraut
On one of the slices with dressing, add 1/2 cup of sauerkraut evenly over the dressing.
- 4
Layer the Corned Beef
Place 4 oz of sliced corned beef over the sauerkraut.
- 5
Add Cheese
Place a slice of Swiss cheese on top of the corned beef.
- 6
Top the Sandwich
Spread 1 tablespoon of Thousand Island dressing on another slice of rye bread and place it on top of the Swiss cheese.
Cooking
- 7
Butter the Bread
Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on the outside of each sandwich.
- 8
- 9
Flip the Sandwich
Carefully flip the sandwich and grill the other side for another 4-5 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serving
- 10
Slice and Serve
Remove the sandwich from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, then slice in half and serve immediately.
