Description
Reuben lovers rejoice as this grilled toastie elevates classic sandwich flavors with crispy, golden-brown bread and melted swiss cheese. Layers of corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, and zesty Russian dressing create a mouthwatering experience you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 slices corned beef
Bread and Cheese:
- 2 slices rye bread
- 2 slices Swiss cheese
Condiments and Extras:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sauerkraut
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Russian or Thousand Island dressing
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) butter
Instructions
- Prepare a medium-heat skillet for toasting the sandwich.
- Generously coat one surface of each rye bread slice with butter for crispy exterior.
- Apply dressing evenly across the unbuttered interior of bread slices.
- Create sandwich layers by first placing Swiss cheese on bread base.
- Add tender corned beef slices directly over the cheese layer.
- Distribute sauerkraut uniformly across the meat to ensure balanced flavor distribution.
- Top sauerkraut with another slice of Swiss cheese for melting potential.
- Complete sandwich assembly by placing second bread slice, buttered side facing outward.
- Carefully position sandwich in preheated skillet, buttered side contacting cooking surface.
- Grill for 4-5 minutes until bottom achieves golden-brown crispness, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Delicately rotate sandwich using spatula to cook opposite side for additional 4-5 minutes.
- Confirm sandwich is ready when both sides turn crispy golden and cheese melts completely.
- Transfer toastie to cutting board and slice diagonally for elegant presentation.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanying with extra dressing for optional dipping.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for even spreading and crispy golden-brown exterior.
- Select high-quality corned beef from a deli counter for richer, more authentic flavor profile.
- Use caraway-seeded rye bread to enhance traditional Reuben sandwich complexity and depth.
- Lower heat slightly if bread browns too quickly to guarantee perfectly melted cheese without burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 690 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1300 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg