Best 7 Broiled Reuben Sandwich Recipes

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Indulge in the classic flavors of a Reuben sandwich, now reimagined as a delectable broiled dish. This tantalizing recipe combines the iconic pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing with the crispy crunch of rye bread, all perfectly melted and golden brown under a broiler. Whether you're craving a hearty lunch, a satisfying dinner, or a quick and easy meal, this broiled Reuben sandwich is sure to hit the spot.

The recipe offers two variations to cater to your taste preferences and dietary needs. The first recipe stays true to the traditional Reuben, featuring pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing. The second recipe presents a vegetarian twist, replacing the pastrami with portobello mushrooms for a meatless yet equally flavorful option.

Both variations promise a delightful culinary experience. The combination of savory pastrami or portobello mushrooms, tangy sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese, and creamy Thousand Island dressing creates a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. The rye bread, toasted to perfection, adds a crispy contrast to the gooey fillings.

The broiling process further elevates the sandwich, melting the cheese until it's irresistibly stretchy and golden brown, while keeping the bread crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Each bite offers a delightful symphony of flavors and textures, making this broiled Reuben sandwich an instant favorite.

So, gather your ingredients, fire up your broiler, and embark on a culinary journey to savor this classic sandwich in a whole new light. Whether you prefer the traditional pastrami or the vegetarian portobello mushroom variation, this recipe promises a satisfying and delicious experience that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC REUBEN SANDWICH RECIPE



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Once you try this homemade Classic Reuben Sandwich Recipe, you'll never order it at a restaurant again. Slices of rye bread with corned beef, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, and cheese - grilled until crispy!

Provided by Valentina Ablaev

Categories     Easy

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb corned beef
½ tsp olive oil
6 slices rye bread
2 Tbsp unsalted butter (room temp)
1/2 cup sauerkraut (drained)
6 slices Swiss cheese
1/4 cup mayo
1 1/2 tsp chili garlic sauce
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 ½ tsp creamy horseradish
1 garlic clove (minced)
½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 Tbsp onion (finely grated)
⅛ tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine all the ingredients for the Russian Dressing, set aside.
  • In a skillet, over medium heat, add oil. Once hot, add the meat and cook just until heated.
  • Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread. Place the bread (butter side down) on a plate.
  • Add the toppings to each sandwich: Spread the dressing, top with the meat, cheese and sour kraut. Close bread slices to create a sandwich.
  • In a hot skillet, cook sandwiches over medium heat 4-6 minutes, flipping once. Cook until cheese melts and the bread is crispy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 g, Calories 746 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 51 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g

REUBEN SANDWICH



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Like many classic dishes, the Reuben sandwich has multiple origin stories: Some accounts trace its origins to the since-shuttered Reuben's delicatessen in New York City, where Arthur Reuben created a special for one of Charlie Chaplin's leading ladies in 1914, using ham, turkey, Swiss cheese and coleslaw on rye. Another origin story points to a customer, Reuben Kulakofsky, who was said to have ordered a corned beef and sauerkraut sandwich at Blackstone Hotel, in Omaha, where Bernard Schimmel obliged by rounding it out with Thousand Island dressing, Swiss cheese, rye bread and a hot grill. Today's Reuben sandwiches feature corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and a healthy smear of Russian dressing between toasted, buttered rye. Homemade dressing has a brighter, fresher flavor than the bottled variety, and comes together in just a few turns of a whisk. To achieve the prized crispy crust and gooey cheese, keep the heat low enough to allow the buttered bread to toast while the cheese melts.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weeknight, sandwiches, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup mayonnaise
5 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons dill pickle relish (not sweet)
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
8 slices rye sandwich bread
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 pound thinly sliced corned beef
1 cup drained sauerkraut (about 6 ounces)
8 slices Swiss cheese (about 6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Make the Russian dressing: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
  • Make the sandwiches: Spread one side of each bread slice with 1/2 tablespoon butter. In a large nonstick skillet, arrange 2 slices of bread, buttered side down, over medium-low heat. Spread 2 tablespoons of Russian dressing on each slice of bread, then top each with 1/4 pound corned beef, 1/4 cup sauerkraut and 2 slices cheese. Top each with 1 slice of bread, buttered side up. Cook until golden and crispy underneath, about 5 minutes. Flip the sandwiches and cook, pressing down gently with a spatula, until second side is golden and cheese melts, about 3 minutes more. Transfer sandwiches to plates and wipe out skillet. Repeat with the remaining bread, sauce, corned beef, sauerkraut and cheese. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 254, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 704 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

REUBEN SANDWICH



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I make this Reuben for my husband...hope you will enjoy it. Serve with coleslaw or potato salad.

Provided by Beverly Burton

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Beef

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 slices rye bread
¾ cup thousand island dressing
1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained
8 slices Swiss cheese
8 slices pastrami
¼ cup margarine, softened

Steps:

  • Spread each slice of bread with thousand island dressing. Top 4 of the bread slices with sauerkraut, cheese and pastrami. Place remaining bread slices on sandwich. Spread margarine on the outsides of each sandwich.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Grill until browned, then turn and grill until heated through, and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 792.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 106.7 mg, Fat 51.7 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 2446.7 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

REUBEN SANDWICH II



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These sandwiches are really delicious and easy to make. They are one of my family's fix-it-quick favorites. I like to serve them with big bowls of steaming vegetable soup and dill pickles on the side. Enjoy!

Provided by COLETTE G.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Beef

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
8 slices rye bread
8 slices deli sliced corned beef
8 slices Swiss cheese
1 cup sauerkraut, drained
½ cup Thousand Island dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat a large skillet or griddle on medium heat.
  • Lightly butter one side of bread slices. Spread non-buttered sides with Thousand Island dressing. On 4 bread slices, layer 1 slice Swiss cheese, 2 slices corned beef, 1/4 cup sauerkraut and second slice of Swiss cheese. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered sides out.
  • Grill sandwiches until both sides are golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 40.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 1930.3 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

ZINGERMAN'S REUBEN SANDWICH



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Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 6 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 loaf unseeded and unsliced Jewish Rye bread
2 pounds corned beef, sliced (see Cook's Note)
12 ounces Russian dressing, recipe follows
12 ounces sauerkraut
12 slices Swiss cheese
4 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup plus 2 to 3 tablespoons chili sauce
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons chopped curly parsley leaves
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced Spanish onion
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced dill pickle
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated horseradish
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle the corned beef with a little water, wrap it tightly in aluminum foil and steam it in the oven.
  • Meanwhile, put the whole loaf of rye bread (unwrapped) into the oven. Bake the bread until the crust is very crunchy, about 15 minutes. Set the bread on the counter and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
  • When the rye bread is cool enough to handle place it on a cutting board. Hold the bread knife at a 45-degree angle and cut 12 slices.
  • Take the corned beef out of the oven and unwrap it. Spread each slice of bread with Russian dressing. Layer half of the slices with corned beef, sauerkraut and slices of Swiss cheese, then top the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread (dressing-side down).
  • Heat 2 large heavy skillets over medium heat. Brush the bread with butter. Put the sandwiches in the pans and weight them with a lid or heat proof bowl topped with something heavy. Cook until the first sides are crisp and golden about 7 minutes then flip the sandwiches. Cook until the second sides are also well toasted and the cheese is melted. Lift the sandwiches onto a cutting board. Cut each in half diagonally and serve.
  • Combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce, sour cream, parsley, onion, pickle, lemon juice, horseradish and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl and mix well.

GRILLED REUBEN SANDWICHES



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These are terrific! Even my sauerkraut hating DH liked these! I like to use my George Foreman Grill for these. Serve with potato salad and crispy dill pickles.

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 slices rye bread
3/4 cup thousand island dressing
1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained
8 slices swiss cheese
8 slices corned beef
buttered flavored Pam cooking spray

Steps:

  • Spread each slice of bread with thousand island dressing.
  • Top 4 of the bread slices with sauerkraut, cheese and corned beef.
  • Place remaining bread slices on sandwich.
  • Spray butter flavored papm on the outsides of each sandwich.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Grill until browned, then turn and grill until heated through, and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.2, Fat 45, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 119.2, Sodium 2365.5, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 12.4, Protein 32.4

GRILLED TURKEY REUBEN SANDWICHES



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The restaurant I worked at in college made these amazing turkey reuben sandwiches. They are a hit with everyone, and surprisingly easy. Feel free to adjust the sauerkraut to taste, but don't skimp on the thousand island dressing!

Provided by The-Baby-Bow-Lady

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Turkey

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sauerkraut, drained
10 ounces sliced deli turkey meat
2 tablespoons butter
4 slices marble rye bread
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 tablespoons thousand island salad dressing, or to taste

Steps:

  • Warm the sauerkraut and turkey, separately, in a microwave-safe bowls for 30-seconds; set aside. Spread butter generously on one side of each slice of rye bread, then spread the thousand island dressing on the other side. Divide the sauerkraut, turkey, and Swiss cheese on two slice of bread with the butter-side down. Stack the remaining two slices of bread with the butter-side up on top.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Arrange the sandwiches on the skillet and grill until lightly browned and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 759.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 44.7 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Sodium 3088.1 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

Tips:

  • To save time, purchase pre-sliced corned beef and sauerkraut.
  • Gently press down on the sandwich with a spatula while it's cooking to help the cheese melt and the ingredients stick together.
  • If you don't have a broiler, you can also make this sandwich in a panini press or on a griddle over medium heat.
  • Serve the sandwich immediately with your favorite sides, such as potato chips, coleslaw, or pickles.

Conclusion:

The broiled Reuben sandwich is a classic for a reason. It's a delicious and hearty sandwich that's perfect for a quick and easy meal. With its combination of savory corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and flavorful sandwich, give the broiled Reuben a try.

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