Classic Reuben Sandwich Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
6 minutes
Servings:
2 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons relish
  • 1 tablespoon shallot, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 slices rye bread
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 8 to 12 slices corned beef
  • ½ cup sauerkraut
Directions
  1. To make the Russian Dressing, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, shallot, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh lemon juice.
  2. Grab 4 slices of rye bread, quarter 1 tablespoon of butter, and spread it evenly onto one side of each slice. Then, on the opposite side of the bread slices, spread the Russian dressing.
  3. Onto 2 slices of bread, with the Russian dressing side facing up, top each with 2 slices of Swiss cheese, 4 to 6 slices of corned beef, and ¼ cup of sauerkraut. Top with the remaining 2 bread slices with the buttered side facing out.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Once the butter has melted, place the prepared sandwiches in the skillet, and cook until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Serve immediately while hot.