Reuben Sandwich with Homemade Russian Dressing
A classic Reuben sandwich layered with tender corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese, and a flavorful homemade Russian dressing, all grilled to perfection on rye bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices rye bread
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced corned beef
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- For the Homemade Russian Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Russian dressing by mixing mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, white vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Butter one side of each slice of rye bread.
- On the non-buttered side of 4 slices, spread a generous layer of Russian dressing.
- Top the dressing with Swiss cheese, a layer of corned beef, and sauerkraut.
- Spread Russian dressing on the non-buttered side of the remaining 4 slices and place them on top, buttered side up, creating sandwiches.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and grill each sandwich 3–4 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Remove sandwiches from the skillet, let rest for a minute, then slice in half and serve warm.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the Russian dressing or substitute sauerkraut with kimchi for a fusion twist.