Reuben Sandwiches

Name: Reuben Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 12 ounces thinly sliced corned beef; 8 slices light or dark rye bread; 1 can (8 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained; 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing; 4 slices Swiss cheese; Butter

Reuben sandwiches are shared by Kathy Jo Scott of Hemingford, Nebraska. "My mouth waters just thinking of these sandwiches," confesses Kathy Jo. "I adapted the recipe from one my mother found several years ago."

Ingredients

12 ounces thinly sliced corned beef
8 slices light or dark rye bread
1 can (8 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
4 slices Swiss cheese
Butter

Directions

Arrange corned beef on four slices of bread. Layer each with a quarter of the sauerkraut, 2 tablespoons of dressing and a slice of cheese. Top with remaining bread slices. Butter outsides of sandwiches.
In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches until bread is lightly browned on both sides and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 547 calories, 31g fat (13g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 2346mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein.

Originally published as Reuben Sandwiches in Taste of Home October/November 1993

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Skinny

Jul 16, 2017

Rubens are made with Russian Dressing not Thousand Islands. The only reason people use Thousand Island sdressing was because it was a dollar or two cheaper, Come-on people;e make it right.Thank-you
mamaknowsbest

Mar 16, 2015

This is a classic! The only way to improve upon this recipe is by using leftover cornbeef.
Francisca3032

Jul 25, 2014

This is and always be one of my favorite sandwiches. They are really yum.
greatwithoutgluten

Jan 31, 2014

These were really good. I love Reuben sandwiches. I had to use a gluten free bread instead of rye but it still turned out very tasty. It was a very simple meal and I will definitely be making these again.
rieski

Mar 6, 2013

I might regret saving this recipe...Reuben sandwiches were something I ordered when we went out...because I never made them at home! These are super simple and oh so very delicious!!! I will absolutely make these again...and again!
whatever148259480

May 22, 2012

SOOOOOO good!
Laves_girl

Mar 17, 2011

Yum!I have always shied away from sauerkraut but my hubby loves Reubens so I thought I'd give these a try for St. Patrick's Day. They are actually much better than I expected. The sauerkraut flavor is really mild but it gives the sandwich a nice crunch.I used muenster cheese as I don't like swiss, and made my own thousand island dressing using equal parts mayo, ketchup and sweet pickle relish.So easy and full of flavor. I'll definitely put these on my list of regular dinners. Would make a quick and easy lunch, too.
Hachey40

Mar 3, 2011

I love Reuben sandwiches. This is the only way to make them except I use my panini maker instead of a skillet.