Chances are good you’ve had a Reuben sandwich if you’ve been to Omaha. We do claim to be the city that originated the Reuben. Not everyone’s lucky enough to be in Omaha to taste the original, though, so for you, a Reuben recipe will have to do.
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A Reuben traditionally is corned beef, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing between two slices of rye bread. The things about Reubens, though, is that not everyone likes sauerkraut or rye bread or beef. So there are variations to try. A LOT of variations. And that’s where this round-up comes in.
Reuben Recipes & Variations
Zingerman's Reuben Sandwich
When the Food Network airs a show highlighting the best of deli sandwiches, you'd better believe they'd include the Reuben sandwich. Zingerman's Delicatessen from Michigan shared their Reuben recipe, and by the looks of it, it's perfection.
It's also time intensive if you're making the dressing from scratch. Plan accordingly.
The Rachel Sandwich (Roast Turkey Reuben Sandwich)
A twist on the classic Reuben sandwich with roast turkey, creamy coleslaw or sauerkraut, tangy russian dressing and swiss cheese in rye that is grilled until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Vegetarian Reuben Sandwich
This Vegetarian Reuben sandwich features roasted beets, a tangy Russian dressing slathered over rye bread topped with Swiss cheese and kraut.
Hot Reuben Dip
This hot appetizer showcases all the flavors of the Reuben sandwich in one easy dip. Serve with toasted rye bread pieces to complete the flavor profile.
Pub-Style Pretzel Roll Reuben Sandwich
This Pub-Style Pretzel Roll Reuben has all the familiar basic Reuben ingredients, stuffed inside a softt and chewy pretzel.
Irish Eggs Benedict with Corned Beef
This Reuben benedict layers corned beef, sauerkraut, and homemade Thousand Island hollandaise sauce. Think of it as an St. Patrick's Day brunch show stopper.
Guinness Reuben Brats
Guinness Reuben Brats take on the flavors of the classic Reuben corned beef sandwich and places it in a bun. Any kind of sausage works for this recipe.
Overnight Reuben Strata
This Reuben Strata is basically a Reuben sandwich drenched in a simple egg custard, refrigerated overnight and then you pop it in the oven the next morning.
Reuben Breakfast Sandwich
This breakfast sandwich is loaded with pan fried corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, creamy thousand island dressing and a fried egg, all on top of a crispy English muffin.
Reuben Pizza
Reuben Pizza is an easy mashup that combines all the meaty, cheesy, and tangy flavors of a Reuben sandwich along with the convenience of pizza.
Reuben Deviled Eggs
Traditional deviled eggs are transformed with the addition of corned beef and sauerkraut.
Grouper Reuben with Russian Dressing
Using fish is a twist on the classic deli-style Reuben. The sandwich is piled high with broiled grouper, sauerkraut, and a homemade yogurt-based Russian dressing.
Smoked Heart Reuben Sandwich
The twist on this Reuben is in the name. Don't worry, Taste of Montana shares the recipe for corned and smoked beef heart, too.
Skinny Grilled Reuben Sandwich
A few simple changes to the classic Reuben recipe can be made to make this healthier version with less fat and calories,
Venison Reuben Sandwich
The slowcooker does all the work corning the venison for this unique Reuben recipe. If you're a visual recipe follower, here's tthe youtube video recipe.
Reuben Tacos
Swap the bread for soft tortila bowls and keep most of the familiar Reuben ingredients for this recipe. Reuben tacos are stuffed with diced corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, plus a drizzle of Russian dressing.
