The Reuben on Abigail's Oven Jewish Rye

Reuben on Rye

*Russian Dressing

This Reuben features corned beef or pastrami, Gruyère cheese for more flavor, mustard sauerkraut, and Russian dressing on our Jewish Rye bread. It is typically grilled or pan-fried until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.

Here is our recipe for making this "Killer" Reuben sandwich:

Russian dressing is a creamy, slightly spicy, salmon-hued spread made from mayonnaise, ketchup, sour cream, prepared horseradish, and dill relish. It is a popular condiment for sandwiches, salads, and appetizers.

Here is our recipe for making this delectable dressing:

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of Abigail's Oven Jewish Rye bread
• 1 tablespoon of Russian* dressing
• 4 slices of corned beef or pastrami
• 2 slices of mature Swiss cheese, (Gruyère cheese)
• 1/2 cup of sauerkraut, well drained
• 1 Tbsp brown mustard
• 2 Tbsp butter for grilling or pan frying the sandwich

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
• 1 tablespoon dill relish
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 

Instructions:

1. Spread the Russian dressing* on one slice of bread.
2. Top with the corned beef, swiss cheese, and drained sauerkraut with mustard stirred into the kraut.
3. Place the other slice of bread on top, Russian dressing-side down.
4. Heat a pan or panini press to medium heat.
5. Butter the outsides of the bread
6. Place the sandwich in panini press or grill pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the cheese is melted and the bread feels crisp and toasty.
7. Serve hot.

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients.
2. Stir until well combined.
3. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Here are some tips for making a Reuben sandwich:

• Use good quality rye bread like Abigail's Oven Jewish Rye.
• Use a mature swiss cheese for the best flavor.
• Drain the sauerkraut well to prevent the sandwich from becoming too soggy, but be sure to stir in brown mustard.
• Cook the sandwich until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
• Serve hot and enjoy!

Tips:

• Use good quality mayonnaise, ketchup, and sour cream for the best flavor.
• Use fresh dill relish for the best flavor.
• Add more horseradish if you want a spicier kick in the dressing.
• Add less Worcestershire sauce if you don't want the dressing to be too salty.
• Store Russian dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Here are some variations on the Reuben sandwich:

• You can add other ingredients to the sandwich, such as these types of cheese, such as cheddar, provolone, or fontina.
• You can also use different types of bread, such as pumpernickel, Rustic Wheat, our our Country Loaf
• Grill the sandwich instead of pan-frying it.

Variations:

• You can add other choppen ingredients like pickles, onions, or carrots.
• You can use light mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise.
• You can use different types of ketchup, such as sweet ketchup or spicy ketchup.
• You can replace the sour cream with Greek yogurt or vegan sour cream.