Description
Craving a hot, melty sandwich that feels like the ultimate deli lunch at home? This Ultimate Reuben Sandwich is a crisp, cheesy, flavor-packed easy recipe made with rye bread, corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and creamy dressing. It is perfect for a quick lunch, easy dinner, comfort food craving, and sandwich lovers looking for bold food ideas, lunch ideas, and satisfying dinner ideas.
Ingredients
8 slices rye bread
8 slices Swiss cheese
1 pound corned beef, sliced
1 1/2 cups sauerkraut, drained well
1/3 cup Russian dressing or Thousand Island dressing
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
1. Drain the sauerkraut very well and pat it dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
2. Spread butter on one side of each slice of rye bread.
3. Spread Russian dressing or Thousand Island dressing on the unbuttered side of each bread slice.
4. Layer 4 slices of bread dressing-side up with 1 slice Swiss cheese, corned beef, sauerkraut, and another slice of Swiss cheese.
5. Top with the remaining bread slices, keeping the buttered side facing outward.
6. Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-low heat.
7. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
8. Remove from the skillet, rest for 1 minute, slice in half, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Always drain and dry the sauerkraut well so the bread stays crisp instead of soggy.
Cook over medium-low heat if needed so the cheese melts fully before the bread gets too dark.
Warming the corned beef slightly before assembling helps the center heat through faster and more evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American Deli
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 760
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 1890
- Fat: 42
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 46
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 110