Reuben Sandwich

A classic hot deli sandwich of salt beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing grilled between slices of rye bread.

Prep 10 minCook 10 minServes 1

Reuben Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tbspmayonnaise
  • 1/2 tbsptomato ketchup
  • 1/2 tspcreamed horseradish
  • 1/4 tspWorcestershire sauce
  • 2 slicesrye bread
  • 15 gsoftened butter
  • 2 slicesEmmental cheese
  • 100 gcooked salt beef
  • 50 gsauerkraut, squeezed dry

Method

  1. Mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish sauce, and Worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl.
  2. Butter one side of each bread slice evenly.
  3. Place one slice of bread buttered-side down onto a clean chopping board and spread the top side with the sauce.
  4. Layer one slice of the Emmental cheese over the sauce, followed by the salt beef, drained sauerkraut, and the remaining cheese.
  5. Top with the remaining slice of bread, buttered-side facing upwards.
  6. Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat.
  7. Place the sandwich into the dry pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the underside is golden brown and crisp.
  8. Flip the sandwich carefully with a spatula and fry for another 4 to 5 minutes, pressing down lightly, until the cheese is thoroughly melted and the bread is toasted.