This Reuben Club Sandwich is a hot, grilled sandwich piled high with ham, turkey, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing, all layered between slices of rye bread. The combination of tangy sauerkraut, creamy dressing and melted Swiss makes each bite satisfyingly rich and savory. Pumpernickel or swirl rye also work well if you prefer a darker, heartier bread. It’s a fun sandwich to assemble, and although it can be delightfully sloppy to eat, that’s part of the charm.
Make this sandwich for a hearty lunch or an easy dinner. It reheats well and can be adapted with deli slices you already have on hand. The method below focuses on crisp bacon, melted cheese and evenly warmed meat for the best texture and flavor.
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How to make Reuben Bacon Sandwich
Preheat the oven to 400°F (about 200°C).
Cut the bacon strips in half and arrange them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp. Using a rack keeps the bacon crisp all over and helps remove excess fat.
When the bacon is done, spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place two buttered slices, butter-side down, into a large skillet over medium heat.
Spread about 1 tablespoon of Thousand Island dressing on each slice of bread in the skillet. Add drained sauerkraut on top of the dressing, then place a slice of Swiss cheese over the sauerkraut so it can start to melt from the heat of the pan.
Layer turkey, ham and crisp bacon evenly over the cheese. Add another tablespoon of Thousand Island dressing on top of the meat, then add a second slice of Swiss cheese and finish with the remaining slice of bread, butter side up.
Place the skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwich until the bottom bread is golden and crispy and the cheese begins to melt, about 3–5 minutes. Flip carefully with a spatula and cook the other side until evenly browned and the cheese is fully melted.
Once both sides are crisp and the sandwich is hot through, remove from the skillet, let it rest a minute, then slice and serve. Enjoy while warm—this sandwich tastes best with melted cheese and warm, tender meat balanced by tangy sauerkraut and creamy dressing.
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Reuben Club Sandwich Recipe
This Reuben Club Sandwich is a hot grilled sandwich layered with ham, turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing on rye bread. It’s hearty, messy in the best way, and straightforward to prepare.
Equipment
- Small baking sheet with wire rack
- 10.25″ cast iron skillet (or heavy skillet)
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 4 strips bacon
- 4 teaspoons spreadable butter
- 4 slices rye bread (or your favorite bread)
- 8 tablespoons Thousand Island dressing
- 1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices turkey lunchmeat
- 8 slices ham lunchmeat
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut the bacon strips in half and place them on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Bake 20–25 minutes, until crisp.
- Butter each slice of bread on one side.
- Place two buttered bread slices in a large skillet, butter side down.
- Spread 1 tablespoon Thousand Island dressing on each slice of bread in the skillet.
- Spread sauerkraut over the dressing and add a slice of Swiss cheese to each piece of bread.
- Layer turkey, ham and bacon evenly on top of the cheese.
- Add another tablespoon of Thousand Island on top of the meat, then a second slice of Swiss cheese and the remaining slice of bread, butter side up.
- Cook over medium heat until the bottom is golden and the cheese begins to melt, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Notes
- Pumpernickel and swirl rye bread are excellent alternatives if you prefer a stronger, richer bread flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 1131 kcal
Carbohydrates: 44 g | Protein: 53 g | Fat: 81 g
Saturated Fat: 28 g | Sodium: 3451 mg | Fiber: 5 g
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