The Triple Play Reuben, from Maize and Blue Deli by University of Michigan, is a hefty mix of corned beef, pastrami, Swiss and Jarslberg. The Jarlsberg adds a creamy, nutty balance to the sharper Swiss. Maize and Blue uses a sourdough rye, but if you can’t find it, substitute with rye or any hearty bread.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 25 min |
| Prep: | 15 min |
| Cook: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 sandwiches |
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickle spears, optional, plus whole spears for serving
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 thick-cut slices sourdough rye bread (12 ounces), or your favorite hearty bread such as rye, country white or Texas toast
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices Jarlsburg cheese
- 1 pound thinly sliced deli corned beef
- 1 pound thinly sliced deli pastrami
- 1 1/2 cups prepared sauerkraut, rinsed and drained (12 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup and chopped pickle, if using (leave out for a smoother Russian dressing). Season with a pinch each salt and pepper, and set aside.
- Lay 4 slices of the bread on the baking sheet. Spread each with 1 tablespoon of the Russian dressing and top each with 2 slices Swiss and 1 slice Jarlsburg. Add the corned beef, pastrami and sauerkraut. Spread the remaining Russian dressing on the remaining 4 slices of bread and place on top to assemble the sandwiches.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Put 2 sandwiches in the skillet and cook until the bread is toasted and golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer back to the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining oil and sandwiches.
- Bake the sandwiches until warmed through and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Serve with a pickle on the side.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 16 servings |
| Calories | 265 |
| Total Fat | 17 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Cholesterol | 56 mg |
| Sodium | 970 mg |