How to Make a Reuben Sandwich
This is a brief overview of how to make this delicious recipe. For the full recipe with all of the measurements, see the recipe card at the bottom of the post. That being said, if there was one thing that could make my mom quickly forget she was a vegetarian, it was a hearty Reuben Sandwich. Once or twice a year she would allow herself to indulge in this delicious lunch. This grilled sandwich comes together very quickly, and is perfect for an easy dinner for the family. You can grab some corned beef from the deli, or if you happen to have any left over Crockpot Corned Beef left, this is the recipe you should make. In my version of this delicious classic sandwich, I am going to use a rye and pumpernickel swirl bread. I think that the combination of the two flavors lends to the perfect texture of bread.
Substitutions and Variations
Replace the sauerkraut with coleslaw. If you just can’t stomach the idea of sauerkraut, grab some coleslaw instead.Make a Rachel. Swap the corned beef for turkey and the sauerkraut for coleslaw and you have a Rachel Sandwich.Use Thousand Island Dressing. Skip the Russian dressing and use Thousand Island, a little sweeter, less spicy dressing, instead.
Tips for Making Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese seems like the easiest thing in the world to make, but there are a few things to keep in mind.
Pass on holey bread. If you grab a piece of rye bread that has a big hole in it, go on to the next piece. This will keep your cheese inside your sandwich.Low heat is your friend. There is nothing worse than a burnt grilled cheese. Use low heat to ensure that your cheese has plenty of time to melt while your bread does not burn.Cover the pan. This is another thing that will help your cheese melt before your bread burns.Don’t go light on the butter. Using a room temperature butter for easy spreading, make sure that the bread is fully covered. It doesn’t need to be ultra thick, but it does need to cover the full surface area of the bread. Grab a panini press. If all else fails, use a panini press. It is the easiest way to have a fool proof grilled cheese sandwich.
Can’t Get Enough?
If you can’t get enough of the flavors of a Reuben Sandwich, try these two easy delicious recipes:
Reuben DipReuben Crescent Rolls
Complete Your St. Patrick’s Day Menu
If you are making this for St. Patrick’s Day here are a few ideas to complete the menu.
Colcannon – These over the top mashed potatoes should really be a part of your life all year.Bailey’s Brownies – I don’t actually think this requires an explanation of why you need them in your life.Irish Coffee – This is easy to make, and certainly will make you enjoy your Reuben Sandwich more.
