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Crafting the Perfect Reuben Sandwich at Home

This Reuben Sandwich combines tender corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, and melted Swiss cheese between golden rye, creating a delightful bite for any casual gathe…

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices of rye bread
  • 12 ounces of corned beef
  • 8 ounces of Swiss cheese sliced
  • 1 cup of sauerkraut drained
  • 1/2 cup of Russian or Thousand Island dressing
  • 4 tablespoons of butter

Method
 

  1. Butter one side of each slice of rye bread.
  2. Lay four slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean work surface.
  3. Layer 3 ounces of corned beef on each of the four slices.
  4. Top the corned beef with 1/4 cup of sauerkraut on each sandwich.
  5. Place 2 ounces of Swiss cheese on top of the sauerkraut of each sandwich.
  6. Spread 2 tablespoons of dressing on the remaining four slices of bread, then place them dressing side down on top of the cheese.
  7. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add the sandwiches, buttered side down.
  8. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then carefully flip the sandwiches to toast the other side.
  9. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted and both sides are golden brown.
  10. Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them rest for a minute before slicing in half.