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Deli-Style Reuben

Deli-Style Reuben

This sandwich is a deli icon for a reason. Piled high with salty corned beef and tangy sauerkraut, it relies on the homemade Russian dressing and melted Swiss cheese to bring all the bold flavors together.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • Build: 8 slices rye bread 1 lb corned beef (or pastrami), 16 slices Swiss cheese, 8 tbsp sauerkraut (drained)
  • Dressing: 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp creamed horseradish, 1 tbsp ketchup, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Cooking: Butter for frying

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Mix mayo, horseradish, ketchup, and Worcestershire to make the dressing.
  2. Spread dressing on one side of each bread slice.
  3. Assemble sandwiches: Bread, 2 slices cheese, generous corned beef, sauerkraut, 2 slices cheese, Bread.
  4. Melt butter in a skillet over low-medium heat.
  5. Grill sandwiches 2-3 minutes per side until bread is golden and cheese is gooey.

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