The Reuben Sandwich is an American classic made with savory corned beef piled on our favorite marble rye bread and topped with plenty of baby swiss cheese, crunchy, tangy sauerkraut, and zippy Russian dressing, then griddled to perfection until the cheese melts and the bread is toasted. Its thick, meaty, and the best way to use up leftover corned beef!
What Is On a Reuben? A traditional reuben sandwich consists of thinly sliced corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut on rye bread slathered with Russian or Thousand Island dressing.
How to Make a Reuben Sandwich
- Layer Russian dressing and corned beef. Go ahead and pile the corned beef as thick as you like on top of slices of rye bread spread with a generous amount of sauce. Dont be skimpy!
- Pile on sauerkraut and Swiss cheese. You can measure or eyeball it. I like two slices of Swiss cheese, but you can get away with just one.
- Top with more sauce and buttered bread. Finish your sandwich with even more of the Russian dressing, then top with a slice of buttered rye bread.
- Grill on a hot griddle or frying pan until toasty like a grilled cheese sandwich. It only takes a couple minutes per side until the bread is toasted and the cheese is hot throughout the sandwich. Slice in half and serve with potato chips and a dill pickle on the side!
Assembling on the griddle:
Place the butter side of each slice of bread on the griddle over medium heat and assemble each sandwich directly on the griddle before topping with the remaining slices of bread, if you prefer. I actually find this easier than assembling on a plate and transferring the whole thing to the griddle.
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FAQ
What is a classic Reuben sandwich made of?
Is a Reuben made with corned beef or pastrami?
Is a Reuben still a Reuben without sauerkraut?
What’s the difference between a Reuben and a Rachel?
What is a Reuben sandwich?
The iconic Reuben sandwich—crispy, melty, and oh-so-delicious. It’s comfort food at its deli best! The classic Reuben sandwich: layers of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing, tucked between slices of hearty rye bread, grilled to crispy, melty perfection.
Is a Reuben sandwich kosher?
The Reuben sandwich is a North American grilled sandwich composed of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing or Thousand Island dressing, grilled between slices of rye bread. It is associated with kosher-style delicatessens but is not kosher, as it combines meat and cheese.
How do you make a Reuben sandwich?
The iconic Reuben sandwich—crispy, melty, and oh-so-delicious. It’s comfort food at its deli best! Heat a large nonstick or cast iron pan over medium heat. Spread one side of each slice of bread with butter, then flip over and spread 1½ tablespoons of Russian dressing evenly over the other side of each slice.
What to put on a Reuben sandwich?
To add the kick of Russian dressing, add some horseradish or hot sauce to spice things up. Meat Option: Thinly sliced corned beef is traditional on a Reuben sandwich, but feel free to use shredded corned beef roast or sliced pastrami if that is easier. Bread: Rye bread is typically used for Reubens, but it’s not for everyone.