Open-Faced Reuben

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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)

Instructions

  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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

618 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.3g 23% DV
Total Fat 57g 73% DV
Carbs 15.7g 6% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 522.8mg 23% DV
Potassium 121mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 126.5mg 42% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 110.5mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 6.3mg 7% DV
Calcium 237.8mg 18% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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