Easy Corned Beef Sandwich Recipe You Can Make at Home -

Best corned beef sandwich on rye bread with cheese sauerkraut and pickles

Easy Corned Beef Sandwich Recipe You Can Make at Home

This easy corned beef sandwich recipe is warm, savory, and simple to make with deli-style ingredients. It comes together fast and works well for a quick lunch or easy dinner at home.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 18

Servings: 4 people

Course: lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

8 slices rye bread
12 ounces thinly sliced corned beef
4 slices Swiss cheese
3 tablespoons deli mustard
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish optional
½ cup sauerkraut drained very well
2 tablespoons softened butter
8 pickle slices
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

1 Small mixing bowl
2 Butter knife or spoon
3 Cutting board
4 Large skillet or griddle
5 Spatula

Method

In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, deli mustard, and horseradish if using.
Spread the mustard mixture on one side of each slice of bread.
Divide the corned beef evenly over 4 slices of bread.
Sprinkle the corned beef lightly with black pepper.
Top each sandwich with 1 slice of Swiss cheese.
Add a small amount of well-drained sauerkraut and 2 pickle slices to each sandwich.
Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices.
Lightly spread the outside of each sandwich with softened butter.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Cook the sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
Let the sandwiches rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

Notes

Drain the sauerkraut well so the bread stays crisp instead of soggy.
Rye bread gives the most classic flavor, but marble rye also works well.
Thin deli slices are easier to layer and heat evenly.
For a simpler sandwich, leave out the sauerkraut and keep the filling focused on corned beef, Swiss cheese, and mustard.
Serve it warm for the best texture and flavor.