Epic Reuben Sandwich
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Yield 6 servings
This Epic Reuben Sandwich features layers of tender corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, sharp and creamy fontina and Russian dressing, grilled between slices of seeded rye bread. The only Reuben Sandwich recipe you'll ever need!
Ingredients
Sauerkraut recipe
- 1 1/2 cups sauerkraut
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
Epic Reuben Sandwich
- 12 slices Rye bread (I used Seeded Hearty Rye)
- Thousand Island Dressing (recipe below)
- 6 slices fontina cheese
- Sauerkraut (recipe above)
- 1- 3 1/2 lb corned beef, brined and cooked in slow cooker for 10 hours, on low (recipe here Corned Beef)
- butter or margarine, softened
Thousand Island Dressing
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons pickle relish
- 1 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- salt and fresh cracker pepper
Instructions
- Into a small saucepot, set over medium low heat, add sauerkraut, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, prepare thousand island dressing.
- Spread 1 tablespoons thousand island dressing onto each slice of bread. Top with slice of cheese, 1/4 cup sauerkraut and 1/4 cup corned beef. Top with remaining bread slices to make 6 sandwiches.
- Preheat a grill pan to medium high heat. Place sandwiches, butter sides down, into pan.
- Heat sandwiches approximately 2-3 minutes, on each side, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 6 servings
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 721 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 42 g | 65% | |
Saturated Fat 16 g | 80% | |
Cholesterol 20 mg | 7% | |
Sodium 1180 mg | 49% | |
Total Carbohydrates 44 g | 15% | |
Dietary Fiber 5 g | 20% | |
Sugars 13 g | ||
Protein 38 g | 76% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Recipe by Strawberry Blondie Kitchen at https://www.strawberryblondiekitchen.com/epic-reuben-sandwich/