Reuben Sandwich (2024)

Make a deli-style Reuben sandwich at home with this top-rated Reuben recipe.

What Is a Reuben Sandwich?

A Reuben is a grilled sandwich featuring corned beef on rye bread. The Reuben is a menu staple in Jewish-style delicatessens, but it's not technically kosher because it combines meat and cheese.

What Is On a Reuben?

A traditional reuben sandwich consists of thinly sliced corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut on rye bread slathered with Russian or Thousand Island dressing.

How to Make a Reuben

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make reuben sandwiches at home:

1. Spread the dressing on one side of each slice of bread.
2. Assemble the sandwiches. Butter the top of each sandwich.
3. Place the sandwich butter-side down on the hot skillet or griddle.
4. Butter the other side. Flip when the bottom slice is golden brown.
5. Grill until both sides are golden brown.

How to Serve Reuben Sandwiches

Pair your Reuben with a pickle, potato chips, French fries, or one of these classic deli sides:

· Pasta Salad
· Coleslaw
· Tomato Soup

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"This recipe was so good," says Cheri Lind. "My family loved it and I will definitely make it again. It was so easy and quick to make."

"Here's a tip that works for all grilled sandwiches: Instead of butter, spread the outside of the bread with a thin layer of mayonnaise," according to Sudie B. "It makes a lovely, crispy sandwich, and no one will guess you used mayo."

"These sandwiches were super easy to make," says Mindy Holley Thornton. "Tasted just as good, if not better, than at a restaurant."

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams