Recipe for Basic Classic Reuben Sandwich
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Reuben’s sandwiches were created in 1914 by Arnold Reuben, owner of Reuben’s restaurant in New York. Another claim says it was first made in 1922 by Reben Kolakofsky, an Omaha, Nebraska grocer.
The sandwich is made with sliced dead beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese in a rye broth. Usually fried like a grilled cheese sandwich.
These classic Rouben sandwiches are a fabulous combination of flavors and a great way to use canned beef for ice cream.
For these sandwiches, we use large slices of sliced rye bread. This easy breakfast no-peel beer rye sandwich is great when you want to make your own bread.
Scale up the recipe for the number of family or guests you are feeding. Serve the sandwich with chips, fries, soup or salad.
What you’ll need
2 large slices of rye bread 1 tablespoon oil (softened) 2 tablespoons Thousand Island Sauce 2 ounces beef (sliced or shaved) 1 ounce sauerkraut (well-dried) 1 ounce Swiss cheese (or grits, sliced)
How to make it
Lightly spread 2 slices of rye bread over a thousand island sauce. Place a layer of sauerkraut over one slice, then pull a slice of dead beef as a slice of Swiss cheese. Top with another slice, sauce side down. Butter the sandwich with a little lightly softened butter or margarine and cook the sandwich on the grill or broiler, turning to brown both sides evenly.
Tips and Variations
Open-faced Reuben – leave the top slice of bread. Or load the bottom of the loaf first or sandwich together and toast the bottom. Place the assembled sandwich on a foil-lined baking sheet and place under broiler (500 F) until cheese is melted and flaky. Alternative cheeses – Swiss is the traditional sandwich cheese, but sliced or shredded Muenster, Havarti or Gruyere may be substituted. Nutrition Facts (per serving) Calories 837 Total fat 36 g Saturated fat 14 g Saturated fat 15 g Cholesterol 104 mg Sodium 1935 mg Carbohydrates 90 g Fiber 10 g Protein 38 g (The nutritional information in our recipes is calculated from the ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. Individual results may vary.)
