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Stacked and Loaded Irish-American Reuben Sandwich

Stacked Reuben Sandwich on Shamrock plate

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Decidedly American, this Reuben Sandwich is stacked high with corned beef!

Ingredients

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For the sandwich:

  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened to room temperature
  • 4 slices of marbled rye bread
  • 2 slices of Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 pound corned beef brisket, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained and patted dry
  • 4 tablespoons Russian dressing (recipe included)

Russian Dressing:

  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

Russian Dressing (makes 1 cup):

  1. Combine all ingredients, except salt and pepper.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding salt and pepper, if desired.
  3. Refrigerate until ready to use.

For the sandwich:

  1. Butter one side of each slice of bread.
  2. Lay two slices on buttered bread, butter-side down, in a pre-heated non-stick skillet.
  3. Top each piece of bread with a slice of Swiss cheese.
  4. Cover each slice of cheese with 1/4 pound of corned beef.
  5. Add 1/2 cup sauerkraut to each and drizzle 2 tablespoons Russian Dressing over sauerkraut.
  6. Top with second slice of bread, buttered-side up.
  7. Heat over medium-low heat until nicely browned.
  8. Using spatula, carefully turn sandwich over and brown the other side.
  9. Transfer to plate and slice in half.
  10. Serve remaining Russian Dressing on the side for dunking.
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