Melanies Twisted Healthy Reuben Sandwich Recipes

REUBEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler on high. Mix together the ketchup, mayonnaise, horseradish, shallot and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl.
• Lay out half of the bread and divide the pastrami among the slices. Top with the sauerkraut, followed by the cheese. Arrange the open-faced sandwiches on a large rimmed baking sheet and broil a few inches from the element until the cheese is melted and browned in spots, about 3 minutes. Spread a generous amount of the Russian dressing on the remaining slices of bread and make sandwiches. Serve immediately.

EMERIL'S REUBEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the corned beef in a shallow baking dish and drizzle with a little water. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake until heated through, about 20 minutes.
• Lay the bread slices on a clean work surface and spread 1 side of each slice with some of the Russian dressing. Layer 1/2 of the slices with some of the corned beef. Divide the sauerkraut evenly over the meat, then top the sauerkraut with the slices of cheese and cole slaw. Place the remaining bread slices on top, dressing sides down, and set aside.
• Heat 2 heavy large skillets over medium heat. When hot, brush 1 side of each sandwich with some of the butter and place in the hot pans, buttered sides down, and cook until crispy and golden brown, about 4 minutes. Spread the unbuttered, top sides of the sandwiches with the remaining butter and turn the sandwiches to cook on the second side until golden brown, crispy, and the cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board and cut in half on the diagonal, then serve immediately, with remaining cole slaw and a kosher dill pickle, for garnish.
• In a bowl, combine all ingredients except salt and whisk until well-blended. Add salt to taste, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

MELANIE'S TWISTED HEALTHY REUBEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread dressing on each bread slice.
• Build sandwiches by layering the pastrami, sauerkraut, onion, and cheese on four of the bread slices. Top with the remaining four slices of bread.
• Place in a 350 degree oven for a few minutes until cheese is melted and bread is toasty.
• Cut in half and enjoy!

TWISTED REUBEN

Steps:

• Combine coleslaw blend and aioli.
• Fill bread slices with turkey, cheese and coleslaw.

MOTHER NATURE'S HEALTHY SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread cream cheese on bread.
• Sprinkle with chili powder.
• Sprinkle over some sunflower seeds.
• Layer vegetables and cheese to suit your taste. Vary amounts as you like since this is a general guideline of the ingredients used in this sandwich.

REUBEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Arrange corned beef on four slices of bread. Layer each with a quarter of the sauerkraut, 2 tablespoons of dressing and a slice of cheese. Top with remaining bread slices. Butter outsides of sandwiches., In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches until bread is lightly browned on both sides and cheese is melted.

MONTREAL REUBEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
• Lightly butter one side of each bread slice. Place buttered-sides down on the preheated skillet. Place 1 1/2 pieces of Swiss cheese on top of each bread slice, then spread Thousand Island on top.
• While sandwich halves are toasting, place corned beef on one side of a microwave-safe plate and sauerkraut on the other side. Cover with a dampened paper towel and microwave on high for 90 seconds.
• Remove bread from the skillet. Add hot corned beef and sauerkraut and close to form a sandwich.
• Serve with dill pickle.