Open-Faced Reuben
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
- Toast the bread in a toaster until lightly golden brown, then spread butter over one side.
- Pile the meat on top of the bread, then the sauerkraut on top of the meat.
- Drizzle the dressing generously over the sauerkraut allowing some to spill over the sides of the sandwich.
- Place the cheese slices completely over the top (the cheese should melt over the sides of the sandwich).
- Set oven to broiler heat.
- Broil for about 2-4 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Serve warm with more dressing if desired.
- Serve sandwich on a plate with knife and fork.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
618
kcal
31% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).