Better Than the Deli Reuben Sandwiches
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If you love a good Reuben sandwich from a deli, you will really love this Reuben sandwich. It even bears the name better than the deli Reuben sandwiches. This iconic sandwich is an all-time favorite for so many people. They love the deliciousness when combining juicy corned beef with tangy sauerkraut, creamy Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing.
It is no wonder that this classic deli sandwich has been a go-to choice for so many people for decades.
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This recipe for a Reuben sandwich is designed to make it even better than the ones you have already eaten from the deli. With just a few simple tweaks, you can take this already delicious sandwich to a whole other level. We will share all of our tips and tricks for creating the ultimate Better Than the Seli Reuben Sandwich. From choosing the correct bread to perfecting your method of cooking sauerkraut and mixing up Thousand Island dressing, we will give you all the information you need to create a mouthwatering sandwich that will have everyone who tries it asking for second helpings.
Whether you are a seasoned Reuben sandwich eater or you just want to switch up your routine and try something new, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite for you and your family.
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Why I Love This Better Than the Deli Reuben Sandwiches recipe?
- Deli-style sandwich for a fraction of the price.
- Quick and easy prep.
- Everyday ingredients used.
- Hot sandwich to slice and serve up.
What Is a Reuben Sandwich?
A Rueben sandwich is a corned beef sandwich that is topped with a Thousand Island dressing, sauerkraut, and cheese. This tends to be a toasted bread style sandwich.
What Is On a Reuben?
- Corned Beef
- Sauerkraut
- Swiss Cheese
- Rye Bread
- Thousand Island Dressing
- Butter
How to serve Better Than the Deli Reuben Sandwiches?
Serve up with a pair of salty chips, French fries, or even a side of pasta salad. The sky is the limit on what you can serve next to this flavorful sandwich.
Tips:
- Don’t overfill the sandwich as it can fall apart pretty easily.
- Toasting the bread till it is nice and golden brown helps the bread become firmer.
- Heating the bread slowly warms up the meat and kraut on the bread and melts the cheese.
Variations:
- Use roast beef or turkey instead of corned beef.
- If you are not a fan of Thousand Island dressing is mayo or even mustard that you can use.
- Swap the rye bread with sourdough bread or another type of bread.
Ingredients:
- Rye bread
- Swiss cheese
- Corned beef
- Sauerkraut
- Thousand Island dressing
- Softened butter
Directions:
Step 1. Butter one side of each piece of bread and place 4 slices of the bread butter side down in a large skillet over medium heat on the stove.
Step 2. Add a layer of dressing to the other side of the slices of bread in the skillet.
Step 3. Top each slice of bread in the skillet with a slice of swiss cheese, a serving of corned beef, ¼ of the sauerkraut and another slice of swiss cheese.
Adding slice of swiss cheese.
Adding the corned beef.
Adding the sauerkraut.
Top with slice of swiss cheese.
Step 4. Add a layer of dressing to the non-buttered side of the remaining pieces of bread, and place the dressing side down on the top of each sandwich in the skillet.
Step 5. Once the first side of the sandwich is toasted, flip them carefully to toast the other side well.
Step 6. Serve hot.
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Better Than the Deli Reuben Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 8 Slices of rye bread
- 8 Slices swiss cheese
- ½ lb. Thinly sliced corned beef
- 1 C. Drained sauerkraut
- ½ C. Thousand Island dressing
- 2 Tbsp. Softened butter
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Instructions
- Butter one side of each piece of bread and place 4 slices of the bread butter side down in a large skillet over medium heat on the stove.
- Add a layer of dressing to the other side of the slices of bread in the skillet.
- Top each slice of bread in the skillet with a slice of swiss cheese, a serving of corned beef, ¼ of the sauerkraut and another slice of swiss cheese.
- Add a layer of dressing to the non-buttered side of the remaining pieces of bread, and place them dressing side down on the top of each sandwich in the skillet.
- Once the first side of the sandwich is toasted, flip them carefully to toast the other side well.
- Serve hot.
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How to store Better Than the Deli Reuben Sandwiches?
Store the ingredients separate from each other if you can. If you have part of a sandwich left you can store it in the fridge for a day or two. But you will find that the bread can become soggy.
Now if you store the ingredients in separate containers it will store for about 3 days in the fridge. Then just assemble and cook bread right before eating.
Can I make ahead Better Than the Deli Reuben Sandwiches?
It is not recommended to make the sandwiches until you are ready to serve them up.
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