All-Day Deli-Style Classic Reuben Sandwich

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A stacked deli sandwich with layers of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and tangy Russian dressing on toasted rye bread. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs rye bread slices, corned beef, sauerkraut for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 620 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread 4 tbsp softened butter evenly on one side of each of 8 rye bread slices.
  2. Step 2: Place 4 slices of rye bread buttered side down on a clean surface. Spread 2 tbsp Russian dressing evenly on each slice.
  3. Step 3: Layer 3 oz thinly sliced corned beef, 1/4 cup drained sauerkraut, and 1 slice Swiss cheese on each prepared bread slice.
  4. Step 4: Top each sandwich with the remaining 4 slices of rye bread, buttered side up, pressing gently to compact.
  5. Step 5: Place sandwiches in the preheated skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese melts.
  6. Step 6: Remove sandwiches from skillet, let rest for 2 minutes, then slice in half diagonally and serve immediately.

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