Grilled Reuben Sandwich with Sauerkraut and Thousand Island Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

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A classic New York deli-style Reuben sandwich featuring layers of corned beef, Swiss cheese, and tangy sauerkraut, grilled to golden perfection and dressed with creamy Thousand Island sauce. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs rye bread slices, corned beef deli meat, Swiss cheese slices for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 1, 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: 8 min Serves 1 American cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 rye bread slices
4 oz corned beef deli meat
2 Swiss cheese slices
1/4 cup, drained sauerkraut
2 tbsp Thousand Island dressing
1 tbsp, softened unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Spread 1 tbsp softened unsalted butter evenly on one side of each of the 2 rye bread slices. Place the bread butter-side-down on a cutting board.
Step 2: On one slice, layer 4 oz corned beef deli meat evenly, then top with 2 slices Swiss cheese and 1/4 cup drained sauerkraut spread evenly over the cheese.
Step 3: Drizzle 2 tbsp Thousand Island dressing evenly over the sauerkraut, then cover with the other bread slice, butter-side-up.
Step 4: Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the sandwich in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crispy, then carefully flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the second side is golden.
Step 5: Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice in half and serve warm.