Classic Reuben Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Rye bread

  pantry
  12 slice

  $3.60
• Sliced corned beef

  meat/protein
  1.2 lb

  $12.00
• Sauerkraut

  pantry
  1.5 cup

  $1.50
• Swiss cheese

  dairy
  12 slice

  $6.00
• Russian dressing

  pantry
  6 tbsp

  $2.40
• Butter

  dairy
  3 tbsp

  $0.60
• Black pepper

  spices
  1.5 tsp

  $0.08
• Dill pickles

  pantry
  6 pickle

  $2.40

Instructions

1. 1

   Squeeze sauerkraut dry.

2. 2

   Spread Russian dressing on both bread slices.

3. 3

   Layer swiss, corned beef, kraut, more swiss.

4. 4

   Butter outside; griddle on medium until golden and cheese melts, 3 min per side.

5. 5

   Slice diagonally; pickle on the side.

Prep Timeline

Firehouse Notes

• Dry kraut is everything — wet kraut = soggy reuben.
• Press lightly while griddling for even melt.