Classic Reuben Sandwich Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

The reuben sandwich was purportedly created in 1914 by arnold reuben, the owner of reuben's restaurant in new york city. Another claim states that it was first made in 1922 by reuben kolakofsky, a grocer from omaha, nebraska. Whichever story is correct, there's no denying the sandwich was a success. The sandwich is traditionally made with sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, and swiss cheese on rye bread. It is usually fried like a grilled cheese sandwich and served hot, but it may be served cold. Reuben sandwiches are usually made with corned beef, but pastrami is an excellent alternative. These classic reuben sandwiches are a fabulous combination of flavors and a great way to use leftover corned beef. Make this version with thousand island or russian dressing. Thousand island dressing contains chopped sweet pickles and ketchup, while the spicier (and less sweet) russian dressing includes horseradish and chili sauce. Use big slices of seeded rye bread for these sandwiches. This easy homemade no-knead beer rye bread is excellent if you like to make your own bread.

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15minstotal
10minsPrep
5minsCook
15m.total
10m.Prep
5m.Cook
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Ingredients for Classic Reuben Sandwich Recipe

  • 2 Large slices of rye bread
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 2 tablespoon Thousand island dressing or russian dressing
  • 2 ounce Corned Beef
  • 3 tablespoon Sauerkraut
Nutrition
value
205
calories per serving
12 g Fat18 g Protein5 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    12g
  • Protein
    18g
  • Carbs
    5g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    5g
  • Protein
    18g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    12g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    160mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    3mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    3mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    44mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    7mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    31mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    225mg
  • Selenium
    14mcg
  • Zinc
    3mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats