Description
Ina Garten’s Reuben sandwich delivers classic New York deli magic with perfectly layered corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and homemade Russian dressing. Crisp rye bread toasted to golden perfection makes this iconic sandwich a mouthwatering tribute to delicatessen tradition you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices rye bread
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices deli sliced corned beef
- 1 cup (240 ml) sauerkraut, drained
Condiments and Spreads:
- ½ cup (120 ml) Thousand Island dressing
Preparation Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter, softened
Instructions
- Generously spread thousand island dressing across one slice of rye bread, ensuring complete coverage from edge to edge.
- Layer thinly sliced corned beef in even, overlapping folds to create a substantial and uniform meat base.
- Sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese evenly over the corned beef, allowing it to melt and integrate with the meat during grilling.
- Add a generous portion of tangy sauerkraut directly on top of the cheese, distributing it uniformly across the sandwich surface.
- Softly spread room temperature butter on the exterior side of the bread using a silicone spatula or butter knife.
- Position the sandwich butter-side down in a preheated cast-iron skillet or non-stick griddle set to medium heat (350°F/175°C).
- Press the sandwich gently with a spatula to ensure consistent contact with the cooking surface and promote even browning.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes until the bread develops a golden-brown, crispy texture and the cheese begins to melt.
- Carefully apply butter to the exposed bread side before flipping the sandwich with a wide spatula.
- Continue grilling for an additional 3-4 minutes until the second side achieves a similar golden-brown color and the internal ingredients are heated thoroughly.
Notes
- Butter transforms ordinary bread into a golden, crispy canvas that crackles with each bite.
- Medium-high heat becomes your secret weapon for achieving that perfect toasted exterior without scorching.
- Rye bread provides a robust, traditional foundation that stands up to the sandwich’s hearty fillings.
- Swiss cheese melts into a luxurious, creamy layer that binds all the flavors together seamlessly.
- Grilling creates a magical transformation, turning simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy masterpiece.
- Sauerkraut delivers a tangy punch that cuts through the richness of the corned beef brilliantly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1400 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg