Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsThe Family RestaurantSwiss Reuben Recipe

Swiss Reuben Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Served on grilled dark rye bread with melted Swiss cheese, corned beef, and sauerkraut

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Ingredients

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Bread

Filling

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Sauerkraut

    Drain the sauerkraut thoroughly and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Slice the dark rye bread if it's not pre-sliced. Gather the corned beef, Swiss cheese, and butter.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Layer the Filling

    On two slices of dark rye bread, layer 4 oz of corned beef, 1 cup of sauerkraut, and 2 slices of Swiss cheese.

  2. 4

    Top with Bread

    Place the other two slices of dark rye bread on top to form two sandwiches.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Grill the Sandwiches

    Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, place one sandwich in the skillet. Grill for about 3-4 minutes until the bread is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.

  2. 6

    Flip and Finish

    Spread the remaining tablespoon of butter on the top slice of the sandwich. Carefully flip the sandwich and grill the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.

  3. 7

    Repeat

    Remove the first sandwich from the skillet and repeat the grilling process with the second sandwich.

Serving

  1. 8

    Slice and Serve

    Once grilled, slice the sandwiches in half and serve hot. Enjoy your Swiss Reuben!

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