The BEST recipe for a homemade Reuben Sandwich. Slices of corned beef with sauerkraut, swiss cheese, and our homemade Russian dressing between slices of rye bread.
Not only is the sandwich so much easier than you thought, but it is also absolutely delicious.
From our grilled cheese to the chicken philly cheesesteak and the creamy crack chicken, sandwiches are on the menu on a regular basis.
REUBEN SANDWICH-
A classic Reuben sandwich is loaded with unique flavors that come together so well! The sandwich is made with corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, a homemade Russian dressing, and rye bread. Once assembled, the sandwich is then cooked until crispy and gooey from the melted cheese.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED-
- BREAD– Though this recipe calls for rye bread and we love the flavor it gives the sandwich, you can use any other bread you have on hand.
- MEAT– You want to use corned beef for this sandwich. You can use either store bought from the deli department or use leftover homemade corned beef.
- SAUERKRAUT– Store-bought or homemade sauerkraut is great for this sandwich.
- CHEESE– For this recipe we recommended using Swiss cheese.
- DRESSING– Though we used our homemade Russian dressing, you can substitute for store-bought dressing!
HOW TO MAKE A REUBEN SANDWICH-
- Make dressing: Make a batch of the homemade Russian dressing. To make the dressing, combine all of the ingredients and whisk together.
- Butter bread: Butter one side of each slice of bread. Turn the butter side down onto a plate to assemble the sandwich.
- Assemble sandwich: Add dressing, corned beef, sauerkraut, and swiss cheese and close the sandwich.
- Toast bread: Toast the sandwich in a skillet or using a panini press until the bread is crispy and cheese completely melts. You want to cook it over medium heat so the bread doesn’t burn and the cheese has time to melt.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS-
Can I eat a Reuben sandwich cold?
A Reuben sandwich may be enjoyed hot or cold, we prefer the sandwich hot.
How long will this sandwich last?
Keep the sandwich tightly covered and refrigerated and it will be good 1-2 days.
Can I substitute corned beef?
You can use brisket or pastrami as a substitute for corned beef.
Can I substitute the sauerkraut?
Sauerkraut is the main component of a classic Reuben, we do not recommend leaving it out.
Will Thousand Islands work?
Russian salad dressing is spicy while Thousand Islands is on the sweeter side, so if that is what you’d rather use, yes!
Try these other sandwich recipes-
- Club Sandwich
- Monte Cristo
- Italian Club
- Buttermilk Chicken
- Philly Cheesesteak
Reuben Sandwich Recipe
Author: Valentina
5 from 2 votes
The BEST recipe for a homemade Reuben Sandwich. Slices of corned beef with sauerkraut, swiss cheese and our homemade Russian dressing between slices of rye bread, so good!
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
Sandwich-
- 1/2 lb corned beef
- ½ tsp olive oil
- 6 slices rye bread
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter room temp
- 1/2 cup sauerkraut drained
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
Russian dressing-
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 1/2 tsp chili garlic sauce
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp creamy horseradish
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp onion finely grated
- ⅛ tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients for Russian dressing in a small bowl, set aside.
In a large skillet, add oil. Once hot, add corned beef and cook over medium heat until the meat is heated.
Butter one side of bread and plate bread on a plate with the buttered side down.
Spread the Russian dressing, top with corned beef, cheese, and sauerkraut and top with a slice of bread. Butter the top of the bread.
In a large skillet, add the sandwiches. Cook over medium heat for about 4-6 minutes, flipping once, until the cheese melts and bread is crispy.
Serve immediately.
Nutrition
984kcal Calories53g Carbs39g Protein68g Fat26g Saturated Fat15g Polyunsaturated Fat22g Monounsaturated Fat1g Trans Fat150mg Cholesterol2681mg Sodium637mg Potassium7g Fiber7g Sugar868IU Vitamin A38mg Vitamin C504mg Calcium5mg Iron
- Full Nutrition Label
Nutrition Facts
Reuben Sandwich Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 984Calories from Fat 612
% Daily Value*
Fat 68g105%
Saturated Fat 26g163%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 15g
Monounsaturated Fat 22g
Cholesterol 150mg50%
Sodium 2681mg117%
Potassium 637mg18%
Carbohydrates 53g18%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 39g78%
Vitamin A 868IU17%
Vitamin C 38mg46%
Calcium 504mg50%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Course: Main Course, sandwich
Cuisine: American
NOTE:Recipe developed by Valentina’s Corner and first published onNatasha’s Kitchen.
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4 comments
- Joseph
Hello. Did you make that bread ???
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- Valentina’s Corner
We used store-bought bread for this recipe.
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- Joseph
da bread da bread you used. recipe please
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- Valentina’s Corner
Joseph, we just used store-bought rye bread!
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