Grub Americana

Classic Reuben Sandwich

Reuben sandwich

A good ole' fashioned Corned Beef Reuben Sandwich. Pile it high and serve on rye.

Recipe Serves: 1

Whatcha Need:

  • 2 tbsp Butter, unsalted softened
  • 2 slices Rye Bread
  • 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
  • 4 slices Cooked corned beef brisket, thin
  • 3 Tablespoons sauerkraut, drained
  • caraway seeds, optional
  • 2 slices Swiss cheese, imported

Whatcha Do:

  1. Butter one side of each slice of rye bread and place one slice of the bread buttered side down on a flat surface.

  2. Add ingredients in the following order: 2 tbsp of Thousand Island Dressing, corned beef, sauerkraut (with optional caraway seeds added if desired), Swiss cheese, and an additional 2 tbsp of Thousand Island Dressing. Crown the sandwich with the remaining slice of rye, buttered side up.

  3. Preheat sauté pan over medium-high heat, place sandwich in pan, and heat sandwich approximately 3 minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.