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BEST Reuben Sandwich Recipe

Reuben sandwiches are one of the tastiest sandwiches ever bursting with the rich flavors of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing. 

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 slices rye bread or pumpernickel
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 12 ounces corned beef
  • 1 cup sauerkraut, well drained

FOR THE DRESSING:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons grated onion
  • Pinch of paprika
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Combine the dressing ingredients and set aside.
  2. Put a piece of Swiss cheese on each piece of bread and then spoon on about a tablespoon of dressing.
  3. Top 4 of the bread slices with corned beef and top with sauerkraut.
  4. Fold the sides with the corned beef over the sides with the sauerkraut so you get 4 sandwiches.
  5. Spread butter over the top of each one.
  6. Cook butter side facing down in a hot skillet.
  7. Spread butter over the side facing up and cover the skillet with foil loosely.
  8. Once the bottom is golden brown, flip the sandwich over and cook until golden brown on both sides, then serve hot.
  • Author: Marie
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes