The Mighty Reuben

A stacked Reuben Sandwich with layers of corned beef, sauerkraut, melted cheese, and dressing on rye bread, topped with a pickle spear and secured with a toothpick. Potato chips and extra pickles are in the background.

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The Mighty Reuben is a classic! Perfect for a casual dinner or a hearty lunch. To make this a Turkey Reuben, simply substitute the Corned Beef for your favorite sliced Turkey.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings: 1

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Recipe is written for 1 serving/person.

2 slices Rye Bread each slice buttered on one side only
4 - 6 slices Corned Beef from your local deli
1 - 2 slices Swiss Cheese
2 - 3 Tbls Sauerkraut drained (I use Silver Floss brand)
1 Tbls Russian Dressing recipe below
Dill Pickle spears to serve optional
Dijon Mustard optional

Russian Dressing

½ cup Mayonnaise
2 - 3 Tbls Ketchup to taste
1 - 2 Tbls Pickle Relish to taste
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

Method

For the Russian Dressing:

In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients until well blended. Chill.

For the Reuben:

Turn on Broiler/Grill in oven to preheat.
In a large oven proof skillet over medium heat on stovetop, place both slices of Rye bread buttered side down. (If skillet handle is not oven proof, you can cover the entire handle with aluminum foil to protect it).
Top one slice of Rye with 1 slice of Swiss Cheese, Corned Beef, Sauerkraut and Russian Dressing (or Dijon Mustard) and finally another slice of Swiss Cheese.
Check carefully that the bread is toasted as desired, then slip the entire skillet in the middle of the oven to melt the top layer of cheese if needed.
Top off with the second slice of bread, cut in half and spear with a crunchy dill pickle spear.
Serve with potato chips and enjoy!

Notes

You can substitute the Corned Beef for Turkey slices for a Turkey Reuben version. You can also substitute the Russian Dressing for Dijon Mustard.

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