Best 6 Corned Beef Rye Bread Recipes

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**Corned Beef Rye Bread: A Classic New York Delicacy**

Corned beef sandwiches are a classic New York lunch staple, and for good reason. The combination of salty, savory corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, and buttery rye bread is simply irresistible. While there are many great corned beef sandwiches out there, one of the best ways to enjoy this iconic dish is to make it at home. In this article, we'll share two delicious recipes for corned beef sandwiches: one classic and one with a modern twist. Both sandwiches are sure to satisfy your craving for this New York deli classic.

**Classic Corned Beef Rye Bread Sandwich**

This classic recipe is made with all the traditional ingredients: corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing, all piled high on a slice of rye bread. The corned beef is cooked to perfection, and the sauerkraut is tangy and flavorful. The Swiss cheese adds a creamy richness, and the Russian dressing ties everything together with its sweet and tangy flavor.

**Modern Corned Beef Rye Bread Sandwich**

This modern twist on the classic corned beef sandwich features pastrami, coleslaw, and horseradish sauce, all served on a slice of pumpernickel bread. The pastrami is smoky and savory, and the coleslaw is crisp and refreshing. The horseradish sauce adds a spicy kick, and the pumpernickel bread provides a hearty base for all the ingredients.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this classic New York sandwich. So grab a loaf of rye bread and some corned beef, and let's get started!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC REUBEN SANDWICH (CORNED BEEF ON RYE WITH SAUERKRAUT AND SWISS) RECIPE



Classic Reuben Sandwich (Corned Beef on Rye With Sauerkraut and Swiss) Recipe image

This classic deli sandwich is made by stuffing toasted rye bread with corned beef, sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing. The key to success is to keep everything nice and hot.

Provided by Daniel Gritzer

Categories     Sandwiches     Sandwich

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the Russian Dressing (see note):
2 1/2 tablespoons (35ml) mayonnaise
2 tablespoons (30ml) sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons (20ml) ketchup
1 tablespoon (15ml) dill pickle relish
1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh juice from 1 lemon
1 teaspoon (5ml) grated horseradish from a jar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Sandwiches:
1 pound (500g) sliced corned beef (see note)
1/2 pound (225g) sauerkraut
8 slices Jewish rye bread
5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, softened
8 slices Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • For the Russian Dressing: In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, relish, lemon juice, and horseradish. Season dressing with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • For the Sandwiches: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lay a sheet of aluminum foil on a rimmed baking sheet and place corned beef in the center. Bring foil edges up to form walls, then add 2 tablespoons (30ml) water to corned beef. Seal package well and transfer to oven to heat corned beef, 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to oven and cook until cheese is fully melted, about 3 minutes. Close sandwiches and serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 861 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 220 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 29 g, Sodium 2144 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 65 g, ServingSize Makes 4 sandwiches, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

REUBEN AND RYE STRATA



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This make-ahead dish is so easy to prepare. It's wonderful for brunch, lunch or supper, or as a potluck meal. If you prefer it, substitute turkey pastrami for the corned beef. -Mary Louise Lever, Rome, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 slices rye bread, cubed (about 6 cups)
1-1/4 pounds thinly sliced deli corned beef, chopped
2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese or Swiss cheese
1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed, drained and patted dry
1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
6 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
2/3 cup Thousand Island salad dressing
Dash garlic powder
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with corned beef, Gruyere, sauerkraut and pickles. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, dressing and garlic powder. Pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 5-10 minutes longer. Let stand 10-15 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 1377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

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

TRADITIONAL REUBEN CASSEROLE



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This recipe was given to us by my husband's aunt. It has the same ingredients as a Reuben sandwich. If you love Reubens you should love this!

Provided by AVEYED

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Beef     Corned Beef Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups thousand island dressing
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon minced onion
6 slices dark rye bread, cubed
6 slices light rye bread, cubed
1 pound sauerkraut, drained
1 ½ pounds corn beef, cut into bite-size pieces
2 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
¼ cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl, mix the thousand island dressing, sour cream, and onion.
  • Arrange the dark and light rye bread cubes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, reserving about 1/2 cup each for topping. Layer the bread with sauerkraut and corned beef. Spread the dressing mixture over the corned beef. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese, top with remaining bread cubes, and drizzle with margarine.
  • Cover, and bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Uncover, and continue baking 10 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 114.6 mg, Fat 44.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 1545 mg, Sugar 9 g

BREAD BOWL CORNED BEEF DIP



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Make and share this Bread Bowl Corned Beef Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RebelDixie

Categories     Meat

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

10 ounces corned beef
2 tablespoons beau monde spice (Spice Island)
1 cup mayonnaise
16 ounces sour cream

Steps:

  • Shred or mince Corned Beef.
  • In a bowl place mayo and sour cream.
  • Add spice and corned beef.
  • Stir all ingredients together.
  • Hollow out round rye bread, set aside insides.
  • After the dip is blended together put into bread bowl.
  • Chunk the extra bread into double bite size pieces.
  • Also good with Trisket crackers.
  • Enjoy.

RYE WITH SWISS AND CORNED BEEF APPETIZER



Rye With Swiss and Corned Beef Appetizer image

Rye slices with swiss and corned beef spread. A touch of mustard mimics one of my favorite sandwiches. Perfect for a party or pot luck.

Provided by Red_Apple_Guy

Categories     High In...

Time 30m

Yield 20 baguette slices, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lbs rye bread (baguettes, party, or loaf sliced)
8 ounces swiss cheese (shredded or grated)
2 ounces corned beef (diced or in strips)
2 tablespoons butter (softened)
1 -2 tablespoon prepared mustard (optional)

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 400F.
  • Slice bread into 20 pieces. If using a 1.5 loaf, slice into 3/4" to 1" slices and cut those in half.
  • Mix all other ingredients in a bowl.
  • Place about 1 tablespoon of cheese mixture onto each piece of bread and place on a baking sheet either oiled or lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 12 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned in spots. Broiling is good, also, but be careful not to burn or over brown.
  • Cool and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.1, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 32.6, Sodium 635, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 13.7

Tips:

  • Choose the right corned beef. Look for a brisket that is well-marbled and has a good amount of fat. This will help the meat stay moist and flavorful during cooking.
  • Brine the corned beef for at least 24 hours. This will help to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor. You can use a store-bought brine or make your own.
  • Cook the corned beef slowly and gently. The best way to cook corned beef is to simmer it in water or broth until it is fall-apart tender. This can take several hours, so be patient.
  • Serve the corned beef with your favorite sides. Some popular sides for corned beef include rye bread, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots.

Conclusion:

Corned beef and rye bread is a classic Jewish deli sandwich that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple sandwich to make, but it is packed with flavor. The combination of the salty, savory corned beef and the tangy, slightly sweet rye bread is simply irresistible. If you have never tried corned beef and rye bread before, I highly recommend giving it a try. You won't be disappointed.

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