Classic Reuben Sandwich
Crispy rye bread layered with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and tangy Russian dressing. Grilled until golden with melted cheese—a deli counter classic done at home in minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 4 slices rye bread
- 6 oz corned beef, thinly sliced
- ½ cup sauerkraut, drained
- 2 slices Swiss cheese
- 3 tbsp Russian dressing
- 1 tbsp butter, softened
Instructions
- 1
Spread Russian dressing on two rye slices. Layer corned beef, sauerkraut, and cheese on each.
- 2
Top with remaining rye. Spread softened butter on the outside of each sandwich.
- 3
Heat a skillet over medium-high until water droplets sizzle immediately, ~90 seconds.
- 4
Place sandwiches in the skillet. Cook 3–4 minutes until bread is golden and crispy.
- 5
Flip carefully and cook the other side 2–3 minutes until golden and cheese melts.
- 6
Slide onto a cutting board. Cut diagonally and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or griddle
- spatula
- cutting board
- serrated knife
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