Reuben Sandwich Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This easy Reuben Sandwich recipe is made from crispy rye bread, tender corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, melty Swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: ($12.11 recipe / $3.02 serving)

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 818kcal

Author: Marsha McDougal

Equipment

Skillet

Ingredients

4 Tbsp butter (room temperature) $0.50
8 slices rye bread $2.85
½ cup Thousand Island dressing* $0.57
1 cup sauerkraut (drained well) $0.85
2 ½ cups cooked corned beef (about 12 oz.)** $5.05
8 Swiss cheese slices*** $2.29

Instructions

Gather all of your ingredients. Starting with two slices of bread, spread the softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
Flip the butter side over and begin layering the sandwich. I like to start with spreading 1-2 Tbsp of thousand island dressing on one slice of bread (depending on how much dressing you prefer). Then add ¼ cup of sauerkraut on the other slice of bread.
Now add 3 oz. of cooked corned beef on top of the sauerkraut. I kept mine in thick slices but you can chop your beef up if you want. Then add 2 slices of swiss cheese on top of the corned beef.
Place the second slice of bread on top of the cheese to form a sandwich. Repeat the steps for the remaining 3 sandwiches.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1-2 sandwiches to the skillet (depending on how many will fit). Toast the sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Notes

*Thousand Island dressing is a tangy and creamy salad dressing, often made from mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and vinegar. It's readily available in most grocery stores. You can also use Russian dressing if preferred.

**I use leftover baked flat-cut corned beef, but you can also make this recipe using sliced deli corned beef. Pastrami will also work in a pinch!

***Swiss cheese is the classic choice for this sandwich. It's mild tasting and melts well in the hot skillet. Feel free to sub in your favorite melty cheese.

Nutrition

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