Corned Beef Reuben Sandwich
This Corned Beef Reuben Sandwich is the perfect combination of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on Rye bread
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 692kcal
Equipment
- Skillet or griddle
Ingredients
- 4 slices rye bread
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 1/2 pound corned beef sliced
- 1/2 cup sauerkraut drained
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons Thousand Island dressing
Instructions
- Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
- Spread a thin layer of Thousand Island dressing on one side of each slice of rye bread.
- On 4 slices of the rye bread, layer the corned beef, a generous amount of sauerkraut and two slices of cheese.
- Place the remaining 4 slices of bread on top of the cheese, dressing side down, to form sandwiches.
- Spread the butter on the outsides of the sandwiches.
- Place the sandwiches on the preheated griddle or skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the sandwiches from the griddle or skillet.
- Allow the sandwiches to cool for a minute before slicing them in half.
Notes
- See post for instructions to make your own Thousand Island dressing.
- Be sure to drain the sauerkraut so it doesn't make your sandwich soggy.
- Stick to the layering suggested so the sandwich holds together well.
- You can spread on additional dressing after cooking, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 692kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 2307mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 677IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 374mg | Iron: 4mg