Classic Rueben Recipe
Savor the layers of tender corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, and melted Swiss cheese, all perfectly grilled between slices of marbled rye bread and served with a side of zesty thousand island dressing.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients. Drain and rinse the sauerkraut if you prefer a milder flavor.
- 2
Assemble the Sandwich
Lay out 4 slices of rye bread. Spread Russian dressing on each slice. Layer corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese on top. Top with another slice of rye bread.
- 3
Butter the Bread
Spread butter on the outer sides of each sandwich.
- 4
- 5
Serve
Cut the sandwiches in half and serve hot with extra Russian dressing on the side if desired.