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a sandwich with ham and sauerkraut on a wooden board.

Classic Reuben Sandwich

Made of marbled rye bread, tender corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, creamy homemade Thousand Island dressing, and gooey Swiss cheese, this classic Reuben sandwich is perfect for when you’re craving something hearty and satisfying.
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Fat 62
Carbs 43
Protein 32
Yield 4

Ingredients

Thousand Island Dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ yellow onion minced
  • ⅓ cup pickles minced
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Reuben Sandwich

  • 8 slices marble rye bread toasted
  • 1 lb. sliced corned beef
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1 cup sauerkraut
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened (optional)

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients for the dressing into a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
    four bowls of ketchup, mustard, pickles and onions.
  • Reuben Sandwich
  • To assemble the sandwich, lay 4 slices of bread onto a cutting board. Pile ¼ lb. of corned beef on top of each slice, ¼ cup of sauerkraut, and 2 slices of Swiss cheese. Spread ¼ cup of the Thousand Island dressing onto each of the remaining slices of bread. Place the slices on top of each sandwich.
    a cutting board with ham and cheese on it.
  • Serve immediately or wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate.

Tips & Notes

  • To make it into a grilled cheese Reuben, spread 1 tablespoon of butter on the top and bottom of the sandwich. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 860kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 62g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g