Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsMac's TavernMad Irish Rueben Recipe

Mad Irish Rueben Recipe

Inspired by Mac's Tavern
Time30m
Serves4

Make Mad Irish Rueben Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Meat

Cheese

Sauerkraut

Butter

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Thinly slice the corned beef and set aside. Drain the sauerkraut and squeeze out excess moisture.

Assembly

  1. 2

    Assemble the Sandwiches

    Lay out 4 slices of rye bread on a clean surface. Spread a generous amount of Thousand Island dressing on each slice. Layer with corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese. Top with the remaining rye bread slices.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Grill the Sandwiches

    In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Place one assembled sandwich in the skillet and grill until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Flip the sandwich, add another tablespoon of butter to the skillet, and grill the other side until golden brown and the cheese is melted, another 4-5 minutes. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.

Serving

  1. 4

    Slice and Serve

    Carefully remove the sandwiches from the skillet. Slice each sandwich in half diagonally and serve hot with extra Thousand Island dressing on the side.

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