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A wooden board holding slices of rye bread layered with Swiss cheese and corned beef. Surrounding bowls contain mayonnaise, sliced onions, sauerkraut, relish, and seasonings—ingredients for making a Reuben sandwich.

Reuben Sandwich

Classic deli-style Reuben sandwich made at home with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and tangy homemade Russian dressing. Crispy, melty, and packed with flavor better (and cheaper) than takeout.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
REST TIME 1 minute
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine: American, Deli, Comfort Food
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For 4 Reuben Sandwiches
  • 8 slices Marble rye bread _ Can sub gluten-free rye if needed
  • 12–16 oz Corned beef _ Thinly sliced .pile generously
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese _ Or reduced-fat/dairy-free options
  • 1 cup Sauerkraut _ Drained & patted dry very important
  • 2 tablespoon Butter _ For grilling the bread
For Homemade Russian Dressing (~1 cup)
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise _ Use light mayo if preferred
  • 3 tablespoon Ketchup _ Balances tang & sweetness
  • 2 tablespoon Sweet pickle relish _ Max loves sneaking in extra
  • 2 tablespoon Yellow onion _ Finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon White vinegar _ Add more if you want it tangier
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika _ For warmth and color
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder _ Sub fresh garlic if finely minced

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed skillet (Cast iron works best for even browning)
  • 1 Wide spatula (For flipping sandwiches)
  • 1 Sharp serrated knife (Clean cuts without squishing)
  • 1 Small mixing bowl (To mix Russian dressing)
  • _ Measuring spoons (For dressing ingredients)

Method
 

  1. Whisk mayo, ketchup, relish, and spices until smooth and tangy
    A glass bowl filled with homemade Russian dressing, showing a creamy coral color with visible bits of chopped pickles, onions, and peppers.
  2. Spread Russian dressing evenly over each slice of rye bread
    A slice of rye bread topped with Swiss cheese, corned beef, and sauerkraut is being drizzled with creamy Russian dressing from a small bowl.
  3. Layer cheese, corned beef, sauerkraut, and close with bread
    Two Reuben sandwiches grilling in a black skillet on an induction cooktop. The bread is golden brown and crispy, with melted Swiss cheese oozing around layers of corned beef inside.
  4. Let sandwich rest briefly, slice diagonally, and enjoy warm
    A wooden board holding slices of rye bread layered with Swiss cheese and corned beef. Surrounding bowls contain mayonnaise, sliced onions, sauerkraut, relish, and seasonings—ingredients for making a Reuben sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving: 2801Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 32gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 1450mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 620IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 4204mgIron: 4.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.
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