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grilled reuben, southern style

(1 rating)
sokygal avatar
Recipe by
Teresa G.
@sokygal
Here, KY

I love grilled reubens! However, I don't usually have easy access to corned beef. So what's a girl to do when that "gotta have it" craving hits? Why, use ham, of course! This sandwich is so easy and so good! I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do!

(1 rating)
yield 1 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For grilled reuben, southern style

  • 2 slice
    pumpernickel bread
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    butter, softened
  • 2 tsp
    thousand island dressing
  • 2 slice
    swiss cheese, sandwich-size
  • 2 or 3 slice
    hickory smoked ham lunchmeat
  • 1/4 c
    sauerkraut, very well drained

How To Make grilled reuben, southern style

  • 1
    Gather and prep all ingredients.
  • 2
    Preheat indoor grill, griddle or fry pan. (Medium/medium high heat.)
  • 3
    Spread half of the butter on 1 side of 1 slice of the pumpernickel; set aside.
  • 4
    Spread dressing on the second slice of bread.
  • 5
    Place 1 slice of cheese on top, tearing and arranging cheese to cover bread well.
  • 6
    Arrange ham slices to cover cheese well.
  • 7
    Scatter sauerkraut over ham (may use more or less sauerkraut, as desired.)
  • 8
    Tear and arrange remaining cheese slice over sauerkraut.
  • 9
    Place buttered slice of bread on top, buttered side up.
  • 10
    Place sandwich, buttered side down, on grill or pan; spread remaining butter on bread.
  • 11
    Cook for 1 1/2 to 3 minutes (depending on pan or grill and heat. Be careful not to burn!)
  • 12
    Turn sandwich over, placing the sandwich in the opposite direction.
  • 13
    Cook for another minute or 2, until cheese is melted.
  • 14
    Garnish as desired; serve immediately. Great with pickles and chips on the side.
  • 15
    THE END
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