Sausage Reuben Recipes

SAUSAGE REUBEN

Steps:

• Cut sausage link down the middle and grill or pan fry until crisp along the edges.
• Spread mustard on one side of both slices of bread.
• Heat sauerkraut in sauce pan, then remove and squeeze off excess juices.
• Assemble sandwich by placing one slice of cheese on first slice of bread (mustard side up), place link on next, then pile on warmed sauerkraut, finally top with second slice of cheese and second slice of bread (mustard side down).
• Wrap in aluminum foil and place in preheated oven.
• Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees until cheese is melted.
• Remove, slice diagonally and serve with dill pickle and chips.
• If you're going to make several sandwiches for a group, you can either wrap each individually (preferred) or place them in a shallow baking pan and cover the pan with foil.

GRILLED SPLIT KIELBASA REUBENS WITH WARM MUSTARD-CARAWAY SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Preheat a griddle pan to medium-high.heat.
• Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Toast the seeds a couple of minutes then stir in sauerkraut, beer or cider, and mustard and simmer 10 minutes.
• Cut kielbasa into 4 portions and split the sausage pieces in half across, opening them up. Grill the sausages on the hot griddle until crispy on both sides, about 7 to 8 minutes total. Wipe some of the grease off the griddle and drop heat to low.
• Lightly butter 1 side of each slice of bread. Build butter-side-out sandwiches of grilled kielbasa, sauerkraut, and 2 slices of cheese; spread the top of each sandwich with red pepper relish before setting in place.
• Grill the sandwiches on the griddle until crispy. Cut and serve.

THE ULTIMATE CHEESY AND SPICY REUBEN BRATS

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat on one side and low heat on the other side.
• Prepare the brat hot tub: In a 12-by-10-inch aluminum roasting pan, combine the hard cider, butter and onions. Place on the hot side of the grill.
• Grill the brats on the cool side of the grill with the lid closed until the internal temperature of the brats reaches 160 degrees F, 12 to 15 minutes per side. Transfer the brats to the brat hot tub, close the grill and simmer for 10 to 15 more minutes.
• Put the sauerkraut and caraway seeds in a small flameproof skillet and place directly on the grill until just warmed through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, add 1 cup of the 18,000 Island Dressing and toss to combine.
• For assembly: Nestle a bratwurst and a couple slices of the braised onions into each bun. Smother in warm Swiss Cheese Sauce, then top with some of the kraut mixture. Garnish with sliced chives and thin slices of Fresno pepper if using.
• In a food processor, add the mayonnaise, ketchup, jalapenos, Dijon, garlic and some salt. Puree, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• Set a medium saucepan over low heat and add the evaporated milk. Toss the Swiss cheese and cornstarch together in a bowl until totally coated. Whisk the Swiss and American cheese into the saucepan and heat, stirring constantly, until the cheese is completely melted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

POLISH REUBEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl combine the soup, milk, onion and mustard. Mix well and set aside.
• Spread sauerkraut into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with uncooked noodles, then spoon soup mixture evenly over noodles. Cover all with sausage and top with cheese. Lastly, combine bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl and mix together; sprinkle mixture over cheese.
• Cover baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until noodles are tender.

THE REAL REUBEN

Steps:

• Place bread on baking sheet or broiling pan. Layer corned beef, sauerkraut and cheese on top of bread slices.
• Broil on high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until cheese has melted. Serve hot with Thousand Island dressing.

POLISH REUBEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Spread sauerkraut in a greased shallow 4-qt. baking dish. Top with noodles. In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, onion and mustard; pour over the noodles. Top with sausage; sprinkle with cheese., Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

REUBEN MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. crumble beef over mixture and mix well. On a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, pat meat mixture into a 14x10-in. rectangle. Spread with salad dressing; top with sauerkraut and 1/2 cup Swiss cheese. Roll up, starting with a long side and peeling foil away while rolling; seal seams and ends., Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

SAUSAGE REUBEN

Steps:

• Slice each link down the middle, but not all the way through through, then spread the link open (butterfly). Fry the links until lightly browned on each side in a frying pan.
• Melt/soften the butter and spread on all twelve slices of bread, then turn the bread over.
• Spread the hot/spicy mustard (I use a jalapeno mustard) on all 12 slices. You should now have twelve slices of bread with butter on the bottom and mustard on the top.
• Heat the sauerkraut in a sauce pan until thoroughly heated, then drain all the excess juice, pressing out as much of the juice as you can. Discard the juice. I do this so the sandwich doesn't get soggy.
• Working with six slices of the bread (with butter on the down side and the mustard side up), place sliced cheese (enough to cover the bread), then a sausage link (spread open), then a heap of sauerkraut, followed my another slice of cheese. Then top with a slice of bread, butter side up. You should end up with 6 sandwiches.
• Brown the sandwiches (both sides) in a frying pan, griddle, or Panini press (my personal choice).
• When cheese is melted and the bread is lightly toasted, remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes. Slice each sandwich diagonally. Serve with a dill pickle slice and your favorite chips.