Jun 09 2026

Reuben Sandwich Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Corned beef sliced in house, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing served on marbled rye bread.

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Ingredients

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Sandwich Components

Butter for Grilling

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bread

    Lay out 4 slices of marbled rye bread on a clean surface. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Spread Dressing

    Spread 1 tablespoon of Thousand Island dressing on one side of each slice of bread.

Assemble the Sandwich

  1. 3

    Layer Ingredients

    On two of the slices (dressing side up), layer 4 oz of sliced corned beef evenly.

  2. 4

    Add Sauerkraut

    Top the corned beef with 1 cup of sauerkraut, evenly distributed.

  3. 5

    Add Cheese

    Place 2 slices of Swiss cheese over the sauerkraut.

  4. 6

    Top with Bread

    Place the remaining two slices of bread on top, dressing side down, to complete the sandwiches.

Grilling

  1. 7

    Melt Butter

    In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.

  2. 8

    Grill Sandwiches

    Once the butter is melted, place the assembled sandwiches in the skillet. Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Serving

  1. 9

    Slice and Serve

    Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool for a minute. Slice each sandwich in half and serve immediately.

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