Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 slices dark rye bread
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese (shredded)
  • 4 tablespoon thousand island dressing
  • 1 cup sauerkraut
  • ½ pound corned beef (or pastrami, thinly sliced)
  • 4 tablespoon butter (unsalted, softened)

Instruction

  • Assemble the sandwich: Lay out 2 slices of bread on a cutting board. Top each with Swiss cheese, either shredded or sliced. Drizzle some thousand island dressing on each slice, then top with half of the corned beef on each. Finish with half of the sauerkraut on each slice then top each with another slice of bread. Spread about 1 tbsp of butter on the outside of the top slice.
  • Toast the sandwich: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place both sandwiches with the buttered bread down in the skillet and cook until golden, about 3 minutes. Spread the remaining butter on the outside of the top slice of bread, flip the sandwich and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until golden.
  • Serve - Serve right away.