Reuben The Great Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

1/2-pound of hot corned beef or pastrami, Swiss, sauerkraut, 1000 Island, marbled rye.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Ingredients
Begin by gathering all the ingredients. Slice the corned beef or pastrami if not already sliced. Drain the sauerkraut to remove excess moisture.

2
Assemble the Sandwich
Take two slices of marbled rye bread. On one slice, layer 2 slices of Swiss cheese, followed by half of the corned beef or pastrami. Add 1/2 cup of sauerkraut and drizzle 2 tablespoons of 1000 Island dressing over the sauerkraut. Top with another slice of Swiss cheese and cover with another slice of marbled rye bread.
3
Repeat for Second Sandwich
Repeat the assembly process for the second sandwich using the remaining ingredients.

4
Grill the Sandwiches
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the assembled sandwiches on the skillet. Grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. You can press down gently on the sandwiches with a spatula for even grilling.

5
Serve
Once grilled, remove the sandwiches from the skillet. Cut them in half and serve hot with additional 1000 Island dressing on the side if desired.