Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsRed Rooster CafeReuben Recipe

Reuben Recipe

Inspired by Red Rooster Cafe
Time30m
Serves2

Thin sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 island dressing on garlic grilled rye

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Ingredients

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Meat

Vegetables

Cheese

Condiments

Bread

Butter

Garlic

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Garlic Butter

    In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic until well combined. Set aside.

Assemble the Sandwich

  1. 2

    Layer the Ingredients

    On two slices of rye bread, spread 1/2 tablespoon of the garlic butter on one side of each slice. Place 4 oz of the thinly sliced corned beef evenly over one slice of bread.

  2. 3

    Add Sauerkraut and Cheese

    Spread the drained sauerkraut over the corned beef, and then top with 2 slices of Swiss cheese.

  3. 4

    Add Dressing

    Spread 1 tablespoon of 1000 Island dressing over the other slice of rye bread (the non-buttered side).

  4. 5

    Complete the Sandwich

    Place the slice with the dressing on top of the cheese, dressing side down, to complete the sandwich.

Grill the Sandwich

  1. 6

    Grill Until Golden Brown

    Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the assembled sandwich in the skillet and grill for about 4-5 minutes on one side until golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwich and grill the other side for an additional 4-5 minutes, until the cheese melts and the bread is crispy.

Serve

  1. 7

    Slice and Serve

    Once grilled, remove the sandwich from the skillet, slice it in half diagonally, and serve hot with extra 1000 Island dressing on the side if desired.

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