Jul 14 2026

Reuben Recipe

Time20m
Serves2

Thinly sliced pastrami piled high with sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, and Swiss cheese served on grilled rye bread.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients, and slice the rye bread if not pre-sliced.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On two slices of rye bread, spread 2 tablespoons of Thousand Island dressing each. Layer pastrami, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese on top of the dressing.

  3. 3

    Top the Sandwich

    Place the remaining two slices of rye bread on top of the cheese to form a sandwich.

  4. 4

    Grill the Sandwich

    Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, place the sandwich in the skillet, cooking until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Flip the sandwich, add the remaining butter, and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is melted.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove the sandwich from the skillet, slice in half, and serve hot.

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