Black Forest Reubens Recipe

Name: Black Forest Reubens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices pumpernickel bread; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 3 rounded tablespoonfuls dill pickle relish; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 rounded tablespoon capers, chopped; 4 rounded tablespoonfuls spicy brown mustard; 16 deli slices Swiss cheese, such as Emmentaler; 3/4 pound deli-sliced corned beef; 3/4 pound deli-sliced Black Forest ham; 1 jar cooked red cabbage or 1 pouch sauerkraut; 4 large half-sour pickles or garlic pickles; Gourmet potato chips

Servings: persons

8 slices pumpernickel bread
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3 rounded tablespoonfuls dill pickle relish
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 rounded tablespoon capers, chopped
4 rounded tablespoonfuls spicy brown mustard
16 deli slices Swiss cheese, such as Emmentaler
3/4 pound deli-sliced corned beef
3/4 pound deli-sliced Black Forest ham
1 jar cooked red cabbage or 1 pouch sauerkraut
4 large half-sour pickles or garlic pickles
Gourmet potato chips

1
Spread one side of each bread slice with softened butter.
2
In a small bowl, mix together the relish, shallots, capers, and mustard.
3
Build the sandwiches with buttered sides of the bread facing out: slather a liberal amount of the mustard mixture on 4 slices, then top with a slice of Swiss, one fourth of the corned beef, one fourth of the ham, a small mound of drained red cabbage or sauerkraut, another slice of cheese, and finally another slice of bread.
4
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
5
Toast the Reubens for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until the cheese melts.
6
Cut the sammies in half and serve with pickles and chips.

2275

kcal

Calories

170

Fat

Carbs

147

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices pumpernickel bread, 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened, 3 rounded tablespoonfuls dill pickle relish, 1 shallot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Black Forest Reubens falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black Forest Reubens

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