Classic Reuben Sandwich
Crispy rye bread layered with corned beef, melted Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and creamy Russian dressing. A deli-style favorite that takes just 10 minutes to make.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 512
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- ½ lb corned beef, sliced thin
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- ¾ cup sauerkraut, drained
- ¼ cup Russian dressing
- 4 slices rye bread
- 1.5 tbsp butter, softened
Instructions
- 1
Spread 0.5 tbsp butter on one side of each bread slice. Spread Russian dressing on the other side of each slice.
- 2
On two bread slices (dressing-side up), layer half the corned beef, then 1 cheese slice, then half the sauerkraut.
- 3
Top each with the remaining two bread slices, butter-side up. Press down gently.
- 4
Heat a skillet over medium-high. Slide one sandwich in and cook 3–4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- 5
Flip and cook the other side 3–4 minutes until bread is golden and cheese melts completely.
- 6
Repeat with the second sandwich. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- butter knife
- cutting board
- 12-inch skillet
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