Gluten-Free Reuben Sandwich Recipe

By
Teri Gruss, MS
Teri Gruss, MS
Freelance writer and nutrition expert Teri Lee Gruss, M.S. has written hundreds of recipes focusing on healthy gluten-free cooking.
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Updated on 06/19/21
Homemade Reuben Sandwich
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Yield: 4 sandwiches
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
415 Calories
24g Fat
36g Carbs
15g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 415
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 1740mg 76%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 17mg 83%
Calcium 75mg 6%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 352mg 7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This recipe for gluten-free Reubens is made with gluten-free caraway seed bread and all of the traditional ingredients that make a Reuben sandwich a Reuben—mounds of thinly sliced corned beef, Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing.

If you cannot find the caraway seed bread, use your favorite gluten-free sandwich bread.

Ingredients

  • 8 slices gluten-free caraway seed bread

  • 8 slices gluten-free Swiss cheese

  • 1/2 pound gluten-free corned beef, thinly sliced

  • 16 ounces sauerkraut, well-drained, squeeze out moisture by hand

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, or butter substitute

  • 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing, plus more for dipping

Steps to Make It

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F/190 C.

  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  3. Butter one side of each piece of sliced bread.

  4. Place 4 slices, buttered side down on baking sheet.

  5. Spread 1 tablespoon of gluten-free Thousand Island dressing on the 4 slices of bread.

  6. Evenly add about 2 tablespoons of well-drained sauerkraut to each slice of bread.

  7. Add 1 slice of Swiss cheese and layer with about 2 ounces of corned beef.

  8. Add another slice of Swiss cheese and another layer of sauerkraut.

  9. Spread about 1 tablespoon of Thousand Island dressing on each of the 4 remaining slices of bread.

  10. Place this slice on top of the layered slice of bread and gently press down.

  11. Repeat this layering process until all 4 sandwiches are complete.

  12. Bake in preheated oven until sandwiches are golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve warm with dill pickles.

Reminder: Always make sure your work surfaces, utensils, pans, and tools are free of gluten. Always read product labels. Manufacturers can change product formulations without notice. When in doubt, do not buy or use a product before contacting the manufacturer for verification that the product is free of gluten.