Ultimate Reuben Sandwich
A classic Reuben sandwich with layers of corned beef, melted Swiss cheese, and tangy sauerkraut, all grilled to perfection on crispy rye bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of rye bread
- 4 ounces of corned beef
- 2 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup of sauerkraut
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- Russian or Thousand Island dressing (optional)
Instructions
- Butter one side of each slice of rye bread to ensure a perfect crispy finish.
- Layer the corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut on the non-buttered side of one slice.
- Spread dressing on the non-buttered side of the other slice, then place it on top.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the sandwich in the skillet, buttered side down.
- Grill until golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Remove from the skillet, slice, and enjoy hot and gooey!
Notes
For extra crispiness, be generous with the butter. You can substitute turkey or pastrami for corned beef and use coleslaw if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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