Makeover Reuben Melt

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jan. 06, 2022

This twist on a classic Reuben keeps the corned beef and uses a sauce made with Swiss (and plenty of thousand-island flavor). Fresh slaw on top replaces the sauerkraut. —Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Makeover Reuben Melt

Yield:4 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper
  • 2 cups finely shredded cabbage
  • cheese sauce:
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 3/4 cup cold fat-free milk
    • 1/2 cup shredded baby Swiss cheese
    • 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
    • 2 teaspoons ketchup
    • 1/8 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • assembly:
    • 4 slices marble rye bread
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 10 ounces sliced deli corned beef
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Directions

  1. Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, caraway seeds, salt and pepper until blended. Add cabbage; toss to coat.
  2. In a small saucepan, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese, relish, ketchup and paprika until cheese is melted. Keep warm.
  3. Meanwhile, place bread slices on a baking sheet. Brush both sides with oil. Broil 4-6 in. from heat 45-60 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Layer corned beef over bread slices. Broil 1-2 minutes longer or until meat is heated through. Top with cheese sauce and slaw.
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