Open-Faced Reuben

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"Really the amounts are only a guideline, you may use as much as desired, my family loves them piled high, amounts are for one sandwich --- if desired you could toast 2 slices of bread and make it into a sandwich, use the largest slice of pumpernickle for this! --- see my recipe#188009"

 

• Ready In: 8mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 1 slice dark rye pumpernickel bread
• 1 tablespoon soft butter
• 1⁄4 lb shaved pastrami or 1/4 lb corned beef
• 2 -3 ounces sauerkraut, drained
• thousand island dressing (use any amount desired) or Russian salad dressing (use any amount desired)
• 2 slices swiss cheese (can use mozzarealla but Swiss is better)

directions

1. Toast the bread in a toaster until lightly golden brown, then spread butter over one side.
2. Pile the meat on top of the bread, then the sauerkraut on top of the meat.
3. Drizzle the dressing generously over the sauerkraut allowing some to spill over the sides of the sandwich.
4. Place the cheese slices completely over the top (the cheese should melt over the sides of the sandwich).
5. Set oven to broiler heat.
6. Broil for about 2-4 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
7. Serve warm with more dressing if desired.
8. Serve sandwich on a plate with knife and fork.

Reviews

[Koechin Chef]

I sure am glad, that you find the time to post your "GREAT" recipes! :-) This was another winner. So very easy and much easier to eat as well! :-) Thanks, Koechin/Ingrid

 

[puppitypup]

Loved it! I made this with leftover corned beef and it was so good, thanks Kittencal!

 

[mickeydownunder]

LOVE Reuben sangers, TRUE! Used 1 slice shaved corned beef too! NO fat thousand island, does IT for me! Low fat cheese...this recipe did please!

 

[jonesies]

I sure do LOVES me Ruebens! Open faced even better! The broiling makes the cheese ooze to perfection. Thanks for posting this classic with a twist!