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Homemade Reuben sandwich stacked in halves with toasted rye bread, layered corned beef, melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and dripping Russian dressing on a wooden board.

Reuben sandwich

5 from 2 votes
A perfectly balanced homemade Reuben sandwich with crispy rye bread, tender corned beef, melty Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and creamy Russian dressing. Restaurant-quality flavor made easy at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Make-Ahead Prep 10 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices Rye bread - Use marble rye or seeded if preferred
  • 6–8 oz Corned beef - Sliced; generous portion
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese - Or shredded if preferred
  • ½ cup Sauerkraut - Drained and squeezed dry
  • 2 tablespoon Russian dressing - Or Thousand Island
  • 1–2 tablespoon Butter - Softened, for spreading on bread

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottom skillet (Or a griddle for even heating)
  • 1 Wide spatula (For flipping without mess)
  • 1 Sharp knife (To cut sandwich diagonally)
  • 1 Cutting board (For sandwich assembly)

Method
 

  1. Prepare ingredients: drain sauerkraut, lay out bread, slice cheese if needed.
  2. Butter one side of each bread slice and spread Russian dressing on the other side.
    Three slices of rye bread on a wooden board, each spread with creamy Russian dressing, with a ramekin of dressing and a butter knife beside them. Real, homemade sandwich prep scene.
  3. Layer corned beef, cheese, and sauerkraut between two slices (dressing side in, buttered side out).
    Four slices of sandwich bread topped with marbled corned beef, shredded sauerkraut, and sliced Swiss cheese, arranged neatly on a wooden board. A homemade Reuben sandwich in progress, ready to grill.
  4. Grill sandwich in a skillet over medium heat, 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and melted.
    Two Reuben sandwiches grilling in a skillet on an induction cooktop, with golden toasted bread and melted Swiss cheese spilling over layers of corned beef.
  5. Remove from pan, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while hot.
    Close-up of a homemade Reuben sandwich on a white plate, stacked with layers of corned beef, melted Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut between two slices of golden grilled rye bread, served with potato chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 32gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1350mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 520IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 370mgIron: 3.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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