Description
Sink your teeth into this Ultimate Reuben Sandwich, a crispy, cheesy, deli-style favorite that turns simple ingredients into one seriously satisfying meal. Stacked with tender corned beef, melty Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and creamy Russian dressing between buttery toasted rye bread, this easy recipe is perfect for a quick lunch, easy dinner, weekend comfort food, or anytime you need fresh food ideas that feel both classic and irresistible.
Ingredients
8 slices rye bread
12 ounces corned beef
8 slices Swiss cheese
1 cup sauerkraut, drained well
1/3 cup Russian dressing
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Drain the sauerkraut very well and gently press out excess moisture with paper towels.
2. Lay out the bread slices and spread Russian dressing on one side of each slice.
3. Build 4 sandwiches by layering 1 slice Swiss cheese, corned beef, sauerkraut, a little black pepper, and another slice of Swiss cheese between the bread.
4. Spread softened butter on the outside of each sandwich.
5. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
6. Cook the sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
7. Let the sandwiches rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve hot.
Notes
Be sure to drain the sauerkraut really well before adding it to the sandwich, because extra moisture can make the bread soggy before the cheese fully melts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1680mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg