Love a good Reuben sandwich? Try my pressed Reuben panini recipe made in minutes using just a few simple ingredients. It will tastes like you have the New York deli in your home!
If you love corned beef and happen to have some leftovers you’ll love my Reuben Panini recipe. It’s all the great flavors of a Reuben sandwich but pressed making it hot and juicy. This sandwich is perfect for an easy lunch or even dinner. This sandwich is that much more delicious thanks to my homemade Russian sauce.
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Why This Recipe Works
An easy deli style sandwich in minutes in the comfort of your own home.
Use up leftover corned beef to make an easy lunch.
Bring the New York style deli into the comforts of your own home.
Directions
- Preheat panini press to high heat.
- While panini press is heating up spread one tablespoon of softened butter on the outside pieces of the rye bread. Then spread one tablespoon of Russian Sauce on each side of the rye bread. Place Corned Beef on top of one side of bread followed by drained sauerkraut, and top with two slices of Swiss Cheese. Place second piece of bread on top of the sandwich (Russian sauce side down, buttered side up).
- Place the sandwich on the panini press and cook for 5 minutes or until the panini is golden brown and cheese has melted. Serve with a pickle and additional Russian Sauce if desired.
FAQs
Technically a Reuben sandwich is not Irish, but because of the corned beef many people feel that it is.
A Reuben sandwich consist of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and a smear of Russian dressing between slices of rye bread.
A classic Reuben sandwich has Rye bread; however, some will use sourdough if they don’t like or have Rye on hand.
A typical Irish sandwich consist of toasted and sliced-sourdough or rye bread with shredded corned beef, mustard, and shredded cabbage that is tossed in a light vinaigrette dressing.
Tips & Tricks
- Corned Beef – You can use leftover corned beef for this recipe or simply purchase sliced pre-cooked corned beef from the deli.
- Alternate for Panini Press – If you don’t have a panini press you can simply heat a frying pan and cook on medium heat. Place another pan on top of the sandwich to “press” it
Corned Beef Recipes
If you are still craving corned beef, here are a few more of my favorite corned beef recipes.
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Reuben Panini
Equipment
- 1 Panini Press
Ingredients
- 2 slices Rye bread
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
- 2 tablespoons Russian sauce
- 2 ounces Corned Beef
- ¼ cup drained sauerkraut
- 2 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 pickle
Instructions
- Preheat panini press to high heat.
- While panini press is heating up spread one tablespoon of softened butter on the outside pieces of the rye bread. Then spread one tablespoon of Russian Sauce on each side of the rye bread. Place Corned Beef on top of one side of bread followed by drained sauerkraut, and top with two slices of Swiss Cheese. Place second piece of bread on top of the sandwich (Russian sauce side down, buttered side up).
- Place the sandwich on the panini press and cook for 5 minutes or until the panini is golden brown and cheese has melted. Serve with a pickle and additional Russian Sauce if desired.
Notes
- Corned Beef – You can use leftover corned beef for this recipe or simply purchase sliced pre-cooked corned beef from the deli.
- Alternate for Panini Press – If you don’t have a panini press you can simply heat a frying pan and cook on medium heat. Place another pan on top of the sandwich to “press” it.
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Rachael {Simply Fresh Cooking}
Dying. I want this! I’m a fan of any corned beef sandwich with a yummy sauce. Yours looks absolutely amazing and the photos are making me drool. I need to get me a panini press! Btw – I’m working on a little corned beef sandwich post today myself. Ah, St. Patty’s Day is the best! 🙂
Katie
Awe thanks for the kind words, Rachael.
Dipti Joshi
Your pics of sandwiches are so inviting..Vegetarians will change their minds..
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.
I love a good reuben! Even better making it a panini!
Danelle
I love a Reuben sandwich–especially a toasty one!
Ashley
I love a reuben! And all hot and gooey – omg, it’s too much!
addie | culicurious
oh yum!! 🙂 I love Reubens!! and this one looks fantastic!
Aggie
Reubens make me happy! One of my favorites 🙂
This looks amazing!