Reuben Grilled Cheese

Steps

• 1

  Mix the Russian dressing ingredients together in a medium bowl and stir until well combined. Set aside.

  Note: Our Russian dressing recipe makes exactly enough for four Reuben grilled cheese sandwiches, but you can double the recipe if you’d like extra sauce for dipping. A traditional Reuben sandwich uses Russian dressing, but if you are not a fan of horseradish, simply omit it from the recipe to make a 1000 Island dressing instead! Store-bought 1000 Island dressing works great with this recipe!
• 2

  Set a large, non-stick pan over medium heat. Spread about two teaspoons of mayonnaise (or softened butter) across the surface of one slice of bread. Place the bread, mayonnaise-side down, into the hot pan and sprinkle ¼ cup shredded Gouda cheese over the surface of the bread.

  Note: Marbled rye is ideal to make this a true Reuben sandwich, but any thick slices of bread will work.
• 3

  Top the shredded cheese with ¼ cup sauerkraut, followed by three ounces of sliced corned beef.

  
• 4

  Drizzle two tablespoons of Russian dressing over the corned beef, then top the beef with two slices of Swiss cheese.

  
• 5

  Spread two teaspoons of mayonnaise (or softened butter) over the surface of another slice of bread. Place this slice, mayonnaise-side up, on top of the Swiss cheese.

  
• 6

  Cook the sandwich for 2-3 minutes until the Gouda cheese is melted and the bottom slice of bread is crispy and browned. Carefully flip the sandwich over and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the Swiss cheese is melted and the bottom slice of bread is also browned and crispy.

  
• 7

  Repeat with remaining ingredients to make four total sandwiches.
• 8

  Serve hot on a Chinet Classic® lunch or dinner plate with your favorite sandwich sides!