Description
Hearty Reuben sandwiches celebrate classic deli flavors with layers of tender corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, and melted Swiss cheese. Crisp rye bread grilled to golden perfection brings this iconic American sandwich together in a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 120 g (4 oz) corned beef, thinly sliced
- 2 slices swiss cheese
Bread and Base:
- 2 slices rye bread
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) butter, softened
Condiments and Toppings:
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) russian dressing
- 30 g (1/4 cup) sauerkraut, drained
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Generously spread softened butter on one side of each rye bread slice, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Warm a skillet or griddle over medium heat, allowing the surface to reach an even temperature.
- Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, onto the heated surface and immediately layer with thinly sliced corned beef.
- Add drained sauerkraut evenly over the corned beef, distributing it uniformly across the meat.
- Carefully drape swiss cheese slices over the sauerkraut, allowing them to slightly melt and connect the ingredients.
- Drizzle russian dressing across the cheese, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Season with a delicate sprinkle of black pepper and salt to enhance the flavor profile.
- Top the sandwich with the second slice of rye bread, buttered side facing upward.
- Cook for approximately 3-4 minutes until the bottom bread turns golden brown and crispy.
- Gently flip the sandwich using a spatula, pressing down lightly to compress the layers.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the second side achieves a similar golden-brown color and the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from heat, let rest for one minute, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for easier spreading and more even coverage on the bread.
- Drain sauerkraut thoroughly to prevent soggy sandwich texture and excess moisture.
- Choose high-quality corned beef from a deli counter for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Adjust heat carefully to prevent burning while ensuring cheese melts and bread becomes perfectly golden brown.
- For a lighter version, swap regular butter with olive oil spray and use lean corned beef.
- Transform into a gluten-free option by using gluten-free rye bread or alternative grain bread.
- Control sandwich thickness by slightly compressing layers during cooking for balanced texture.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like provolone or aged cheddar for unique taste variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg