This scrumptious toasted Reuben Sandwich is piled high with melty Swiss cheese, thin layers of sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, and homemade thousand island dressing, all on rye bread. Discover the ultimate Reuben sandwich recipe with this step-by-step guide.
Ingredients :
Thousand Island Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons grated onion
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 pinch paprika
- 1 pinch salt
Sandwiches
- 12 ounces corned beef
- 8 slices rye or rye and pumpernickel mixed
- 8 slices swiss cheese
- 1 cup sauerkraut well drained
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions :
- In a small bowl mix the mayonnaise, grated onion, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, paprika, and salt together.
- Place a piece of Swiss cheese on each slice of bread. Spread about 1 tablespoon of dressing over each slice of bread.
- Add the corned beef to four of those slices of bread, dividing evenly.
- Add the sauerkraut to the other four slices of bread, dividing evenly. Carefully fold the corned beef sides onto sauerkraut sides to form 4 sandwiches.
- Spread soft butter over the top of each sandwich. Place the sandwich butter side down in a hot skillet over medium-low heat. Spread butter over the side facing up.
- Cover the skillet loosely with aluminum foil. Cook until the bottom is golden brown then flip. Cover and cook until the other side is golden brown.
- The sandwich should be heated through and the cheese should be melted.
