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Classic Reuben Sandwich

Jewish-American · Main

A quintessential American grilled sandwich featuring savory corned beef, melted Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and zesty dressing on toasted rye bread.

Ready in 30 minutesHigh protein
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15 minFrom prep to plate
Prep time5 min
Cook time10 min
Servings1 person
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

4 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Spread butter on one side of each slice of rye bread

    Spread butter on one side of each slice of rye bread.

  2. Flip the slices over

    Flip the slices over and spread Thousand Island dressing on the unbuttered sides.

  3. On one slice of bread, layer one slice of Swiss cheese, the corned beef

    On one slice of bread (dressing side up), layer one slice of Swiss cheese, the corned beef, sauerkraut, and the second slice of Swiss cheese. Top with the remaining bread slice, buttered side facing out.

  4. Place the sandwich

    Place the sandwich in a skillet over medium heat. Grill for 3-5 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

    10 min

A little kitchen wisdom

For the best results, use high-quality deli corned beef and drain the sauerkraut thoroughly to prevent the bread from becoming soggy.

What you'll need

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For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

The sandwich is best served immediately, but ingredients can be prepped in advance.

Store & enjoy

Store leftover ingredients separately in airtight containers. Reheat in a pan to maintain crispness.

Allergens

Contains wheat, gluten, milk.

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An AI-created recipe from the EZdish collection. Ingredient quantities and techniques have not been independently kitchen-tested. Published on this website . Updated . First published in the EZdish collection .

Classic Reuben Sandwich
Step 1 of 4

Spread butter on one side of each slice of rye bread

Spread butter on one side of each slice of rye bread.