A deli classic, the Corned Beef Reuben is made with layers of tender corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and thousand island dressing all piled high on slices of rye bread then grilled until gooey and perfect.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: corned beef, Reuben Sandwich
Servings: 2
Calories: 624kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $10
Equipment
1 skillet
Ingredients
4slicesmarble rye bread
1/2cupthousand Island Dressing
6slicesswiss cheese
8slicescorned beef
1cupsauerkrautdrained
2tablespoonsbuttersoftened
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Spread one side of each slice of bread evenly with thousand island dressing.
On two slices of bread, layer with 2 slices of cheese on each slice. Top with half the corned beef and half the sauerkraut on each bread slice then top with the remaining cheese.
Top with the remaining bread slices dressing side down and brush the outside of the sandwich evenly with 1/2 the butter.
Place the sandwiches, butter side down on the skillet.
Butter the top of each sandwich and cover with a lid. Turn the heat to medium low and grill until golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes.
Uncover and flip the sandwich. Grill on the opposite side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serve hot with extra dressing on the side if desired.
Notes
After draining sauerkraut, wrap in a paper towel and squeeze to release the excess liquid so your sandwich doesn’t get soggy.Russian Dressing can be used in place of Thousand Island Dressing, if preferred.