Classic Reuben Sandwich

Classic Reuben Sandwich

Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff 4 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 15 Min. Cook Time • Corned beef leftovers from your St. Patrick's dinner make this sandwich special.
Ingredients
1 lb. thinly sliced deli corned beef or leftover cooked corn beef
2 Tbsp. butter, softened
8 slices marbled rye or pumpernickel bread
8 slices Swiss cheese
1-1/2 c. sauerkraut, well drained
1/4 c. Thousand Island dressing
Thousand Island dressing (optional)

Directions:

1. Lightly spread butter on one side of each bread slice.

2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place 2 bread slices, butter side down, in skillet. Top each bread slice with 2 slices cheese, 1/4 of sauerkraut and 4 oz. corned beef. Spread 1 Tbsp. dressing on unbuttered side of 2 bread slices; top sandwich with bread slice butter side up.

3. Cook sandwiches 4-6 min. or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, turning once. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. Serve with Thousand Island dressing, if desired.

* Makes 4 sandwiches.

* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff

Nutrition:

Calories: 619; Total Fat: 34g; Saturated Fat: 17g; Cholesterol: 143mg; Total Carbs: 38g; Fiber: 5g; Sodium: 2361mg;