Open Faced Reuben Sandwich Food

OPEN-FACED REUBEN

Steps:

• Toast the bread in a toaster until lightly golden brown, then spread butter over one side.
• Pile the meat on top of the bread, then the sauerkraut on top of the meat.
• Drizzle the dressing generously over the sauerkraut allowing some to spill over the sides of the sandwich.
• Place the cheese slices completely over the top (the cheese should melt over the sides of the sandwich).
• Set oven to broiler heat.
• Broil for about 2-4 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
• Serve warm with more dressing if desired.
• Serve sandwich on a plate with knife and fork.

OPEN FACED REUBEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• DRESSING: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, chili sauce, onion and Worcestershire until well blended.
• SANDWICH: Spread dressing on one side of each bread slice.
• Cover with layers of corned beef; top each sandwich with about 1/4 cup sauerkraut and 1 slice of Swiss cheese.
• Arrange on foil-lined baking sheet and bake in 375 F oven for about 5 minutes or until cheese begins to melt and sandwich is warm.
• To lightly brown the cheese, place the sandwiches briefly under a preheated broiler, watching carefully to avoid burning cheese.

OPEN-FACED STEAK SANDWICH

Steps:

• Combine the oregano, granulated garlic, kosher salt, parsley, basil, and vegetable oil together in a bowl. Add the rib eye to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 18 hours.
• Remove the rib eye from the marinade and cook in a large skillet, over medium-high heat, to preferred doneness.
• Butter and toast the bread slices and build sandwiches with the meat, red and green bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and provolone cheese.

OPEN-FACE REUBEN APPETIZER SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Top each meat slice with cheese and coleslaw mix; drizzle with dressing.
• Roll up; cut each into 3 slices.
• Place 3 slices on each bread slice.

OPEN-FACE HAM REUBEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat source. Lay bread on a broilerproof baking sheet; broil just until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven (leave broiler on).
• Turn bread over; layer with ham, cabbage, and then Swiss cheese. Broil until cheese is golden, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and ketchup; season with salt and pepper. Serve with Reuben sandwiches.

REUBEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Butter each slice of bread evenly to the edges on one side.
• Place one slice, buttered side down, in a small cold skillet: Build the sandwich in the skillet you'll grill it in.
• Spread 1 tablespoon of the Russian dressing on the face-up, dry side of the bread. Then put on the sauerkraut, spreading it evenly.
• Arrange the cheese in an even layer over the sauerkraut, then do the same with the corned beef.
• Spread another 1 tablespoon Russian dressing on the dry side of the second slice of bread and place it, dressing side down, buttered side up, over the corned beef.
• Place the skillet over medium-low heat and grill the sandwich slowly, pressing down on it a few times with a wide metal spatula. Grill until the bread is browned and crisped, then turn the sandwich over with the help of the spatula.
• Now weight the sandwich down by placing a plate (or another small skillet) over the sandwich, then adding on a weight, such as a 28-ounce can of tomatoes. Grill until the second side has browned and crisped, then flip the sandwich over one more time to briefly reheat the other side.
• Serve immediately.

OPEN-FACED REUBEN WITH FRESH CABBAGE

Steps:

• Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add cabbage; cook 6 to 8 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet.
• Add bread slices to skillet; cook 1 to 2 min. on each side or until lightly toasted on both sides. Top with meat and cheese; cover. Cook 2 to 4 min. or until cheese is melted and sandwiches are heated through.
• Meanwhile, cook gravy in saucepan on medium-low heat 3 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Transfer sandwiches to plates; top with cabbage. Drizzle with gravy just before serving.

OPEN-FACED REUBENS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, onions, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled., Meanwhile, combine mustard and remaining mayonnaise. Spread over one side of each slice of toast; top with a cheese slice, corned beef and another cheese slice. Place on foil-lined baking sheets. , Bake at 450° for 5-6 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top each with 1/4 cup coleslaw.

MINI REUBENS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven's broiler.
• Arrange cocktail rye slices on a baking sheet. Top each one with about 2 teaspoons of thousand island salad dressing, then fold about 1/2 slice of corned beef to fit the bread, and lay over the dressing. Place a small amount of sauerkraut over the meat, then top with 1/4 slice of the Swiss cheese, or a slice about as big as the bread.
• Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese is melted. Serve warm.