Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsThe Grumpy RabbitReuben Recipe

Reuben Recipe

Inspired by The Grumpy Rabbit
Time15m
Serves1

rye bread, corned beef, swiss cheese with sauerkraut and 1000 island dressing

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prep

    Drain sauerkraut and pat dry; set aside.

  2. 2

    Butter the bread

    Spread unsalted butter on the outer faces of both rye bread slices.

  3. 3

    Dress one inside

    Spread 2 tablespoons of 1000 Island dressing on the inner side of one bread slice.

  4. 4

    Add corned beef

    Layer 113 g (4 oz) of corned beef over the dressing.

  5. 5

    Add kraut

    Top the beef with 0.5 cup of drained sauerkraut.

  6. 6

    Add cheese and close

    Place Swiss cheese slices on top of the kraut and cover with the second bread slice, buttered side facing out.

  7. 7

    Grill

    Cook the sandwich in a hot skillet over medium heat for about 3–4 minutes per side, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Carefully remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately.

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