My Favorite Reuben Sandwich Recipe
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4.1
My Favorite Reuben Sandwich Recipe
Description
My Favorite Reuben Sandwich Recipe features buttered marbled rye bread layered with Swiss cheese, warmed corned beef, drained sauerkraut, and a homemade Russian-style dressing made from mayonnaise, sweet pickle juice and relish, lemon juice, and horseradish cream. The sandwich is assembled by placing cheese on the bread, topping with the corned beef and sauerkraut, and spreading the dressing over them before closing and grilling. Cooking in a frypan over medium to medium-low heat with a lid helps the cheese melt evenly while crisping the bread to a golden brown.
The resulting sandwich offers a balance of textures and flavors — the corned beef’s savory, tender slices contrast with the tangy sauerkraut and the creamy, slightly sweet and spicy dressing. The rye bread provides a robust base with a buttery crisp crust. Flipping the sandwich ensures both sides achieve an even toast and melted cheese inside.
This sandwich works well as a hearty lunch or casual dinner. It pairs nicely with simple sides such as pickles or potato chips and a cold beverage. Serving it immediately keeps the bread crisp and the cheese melted.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice sweet
- 1 teaspoon pickle relish sweet
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon horseradish cream
- 4 lices marbled rye bread
- 3-4 tablespoons butter , softened
- 4 lices swiss cheese
- ½ pound corned beef warmed, cooked
- ½ cup sauerkraut , drained
Instructions
- Mix the mayonnaise, pickle juice, pickle relish, lemon juice and horseradish cream in a small bowl and set aside.
- Preheat a frypan on medium to medium-low heat. Butter one side of each of the slices of bread and place the buttered sides together. On one set of bread, lay a slice of swiss cheese on the bread, then top with half of the warmed corned beef, then half of the drained sauerkraut and half of the Russian dressing. Place the sandwich buttered side down in the frypan and top with another slice of cheese and the other side of the bread, buttered side up. Cover with a lid and cook until the cheese melts and the bread is golden. Flip and cook on the other side. Repeat with the makings of the other sandwich.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4makes 2 sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 532 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 532kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1357mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 442IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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