Recipe Card

Reuben Sandwich

The Reuben Sandwich is a classic deli favorite, featuring tender corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing, all grilled to perfection on rye bread. It's a hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Serving Size sandwiches

Equipment

Skillet
Aluminum Foil
Small Bowl

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons grated onion
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
Pinch paprika
Pinch salt
12 ounces corned beef
8 slices rye or a mix of rye and pumpernickel bread
8 slices Swiss cheese
1 cup well-drained sauerkraut
4 tablespoons butter

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, grated onion, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, paprika, and salt together to make Thousand Island dressing.
Place a slice of Swiss cheese on each slice of bread. Spread about 1 tablespoon of dressing over each slice.
Divide the corned beef evenly among four slices of bread, then add the sauerkraut to the remaining four slices. Carefully fold the corned beef sides onto the sauerkraut sides to form four sandwiches.
Spread soft butter over the top of each sandwich. Place the sandwiches, butter side down, in a hot skillet over medium-low heat. Spread butter over the side facing up and cover the skillet loosely with aluminum foil.
Cook until the bottom is golden brown, then flip. Cover and cook until the other side is golden brown and the sandwich is heated through, with the cheese melted.
Serve your Reuben sandwiches warm and enjoy!

Notes

This sandwich is best served warm and pairs perfectly with a side of coleslaw or a dill pickle spear. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your taste preferences, such as adding more Thousand Island dressing or sauerkraut.