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Reuben Sandwich Recipe

Published: Feb 23, 2018 · Modified: Mar 24, 2019 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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Layers of melted Swiss cheese, flavored corned beef and salty sauerkraut all sandwiched in between golden buttery Rey bread slices.
Total time 15 minutes
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Reuben sandwich is an absolute favorite for parties and weeknight dinners. This reuben sandwich recipe is easy with tips and step by step to make it perfect. Hands down, it is the best way to use leftover corned beef .
Wonder how to make a delicious corned beef, here is a slow cooker corned beef recipe.

A sandwich cut in half, with meat and cheese

Reuben Sandwich

My best Reuben sandwich recipe is one that is loaded with sauce, cheese, and warm sauerkraut in perfectly buttered rye bread. If this is you then you'll be pleased with this recipe. Honestly, I think hubby and I would be the happiest couple of all the happies out there if I made these everyday for the rest of our married life.
Molten Swiss cheese will absolutely spill out the sides of your sandwich, as will drips of sauce and add to that the salty zesty factor that comes along with the sauerkraut. You'll get a voice in your head that will say " this is my moment.. a real yum moment."

Reuben sandwich cut in half with sauce oozing out.

Reuben Sandwich FAQs

What sauce to use in a Reuben sandwich?

Well, many people use the thousand island, others prefer to use Russian sauce. I like to use my own homemade one. You know I am crazy about this homemade sauce and I use it now on, in and above every sandwich I made. The point is all the ingredients are there in the fridge I just pull them out and make a batch, easier and quicker than going to the store to buy a whole bottle of whatever sauce I need.

What side dish goes with a Reuben sandwich?

You can serve this sandwich with potato salad, dill pickles, chips, and coleslaw. But seriously it is very satisfying on its own.

Is a Reuben made with pastrami or corned beef?

Some people do not have a preference, others say that corned beef is the one. you'll find people saying pastrami just makes it tastier while others may say a Reuben sandwich made with pastrami is just a pastrami sandwich and lacks authenticity. So it depends on you and what you prefer to have in a Reuben sandwich.

Reuben sandwiches stacked with sauce on the side.

Reuben sandwich step by step:

Steps showing making the reuben sandwhices.
  1. Spread sauce generously over one slice of bread.
  2. Top that with a slice of Swiss cheese.
  3. Then another two slices of corned beef, sauerkraut, cheese and finally another bread slice.
  4. Repeat the process to make 4 of these sandwiches.
Melting butter in a skillet and making the sandwiches.
  1. In a cast iron or non stick skillet, melt a tablespoon of butter then place the sandwiches.
  2. When they are golden and crunchy, flip them over to the other side. If you feel it needs more butter then add another tablespoon.
  3. Repeat to finish the 4 sandwiches. And that's it, easy and quick dinner/lunch idea.
Hand holdinga reuben sandwhich cut in half.

Wait till you get a bite of this, so addicting and so delicious 😋. I loved mine super crunchy took me about 4-5 minutes on each side. For the no-crunch kids I have, just 1-2 minutes was enough.

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A final note though: most people make their Reuben sandwiches by buttering the bread first. Personally. I've found that this way uses more butter than necessary and messy. If this is your thing then for sure go ahead.

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Reuben Sandwich Recipe

Reuben sandwich recipe is one of our most requested recipes. Melted swiss cheese, loads of sauce, salty sauerkraut and corned beef all perfectly combined.

A sandwich cut in half, with meat and cheese

Reuben Sandwich

Layers of melted Swiss cheese, flavored corned beef and salty sauerkraut all sandwiched in between golden buttery Rey bread slices.
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Course: lunch
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 571.4kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter.
  • 8 slices of rye bread.
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese.
  • ½ cup Big Mac sauce or thousand island dressing.
  • 8 slices 12-16 oz sliced corned beef.
  • 1 cup sauerkraut squeezed dry and warmed in the microwave.

Instructions

  • Spread 4 slices of bread each with almost 2 Tablespoons of sauce and add 1 slice of cheese on top.
  • Add two slices of corned beef then top that with another slice of cheese.
  • Place another slice of bread on top to make a total of 4 sandwiches.
  • Place a cast iron skillet over medium heat and melt 1 Tablespoon of butter, swirl to coat.
  • Cook two sandwiches until golden brown and crisp.
  • Flip the sandwiches and cook on the other side, add more butter if needed.
  • Repeat with the other two sandwiches and cook on both sides until cheese melts and bread is crisp and golden
  • Serve with additional dressing and pickles.

Notes

Nutrition facts does not include the sauce. For details about my sauce, check out my recipe here.
Nutrition Facts
Reuben Sandwich
Amount Per Serving
Calories 571.4 Calories from Fat 330
% Daily Value*
Fat 36.7g56%
Saturated Fat 20.1g126%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Monounsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 105.4mg35%
Carbohydrates 31.4g10%
Fiber 4.9g20%
Sugar 2.6g3%
Protein 34.5g69%
Vitamin A 750IU15%
Vitamin C 7.2mg9%
Calcium 638mg64%
Iron 2.1mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 571.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.4g | Protein: 34.5g | Fat: 36.7g | Saturated Fat: 20.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.4g | Cholesterol: 105.4mg | Fiber: 4.9g | Sugar: 2.6g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 7.2mg | Calcium: 638mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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  1. Neil

    November 09, 2018 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! made some with pastrami too.

    Reply
    • Amira

      November 09, 2018 at 4:56 pm

      Neil, that's terrific to hear. Thanks

      Reply
  2. Sam

    October 12, 2018 at 12:50 pm

    5 stars
    This was soooo good with your big mac sauce! Wow! I never want a Reuben any other way from now on. One question though, why microwave the sauerkraut? Seems like it loses flavor from doing that, anyway the sandwich was good - thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Amira

      October 16, 2018 at 2:38 pm

      Sam, Thanks for trying this recipe out I am happy you've liked it. For the microwaving part, it is done to warm up the sauerkraut and tenderize it a bit, feel free to skip this step if you like it straight from the jar.

      Reply
  3. Kelly

    April 15, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    5 stars
    Made it as is no changes at all came out so delicious and very filling.

    Reply
    • Amira

      April 16, 2018 at 8:05 am

      Kelly, thank you so much for your feedback, I am happy you liked it.

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