How to Make Reubens with Cod and 30 Second Russian Dressing

wild cod

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: pollock

Pollock is a more affordable fish option.

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

American cheese is often cheaper and melts well.

Russian dressing

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt dressing

💰Cheaper: mayonnaise

Mayonnaise can provide a creamy texture at a lower cost.

rye bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

White bread is generally less expensive.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place the cod on the sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with Old Bay seasoning.

Bake the cod for 12 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature is 145 degrees F on a digital thermometer.

While the fish is baking, make the Russian dressing. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish and horseradish. Set aside.

Remove the fish from the oven. Set aside.

Butter one side of each of the slices of bread. Place 2 slices buttered side down on a cutting board. Generously spread some of the Russian dressing on bread. Place a piece of fish on top of each slice of bread. Top the fish with sauerkraut, some of the Swiss cheese, and the remaining slices of bread, butter side up.

Heat a cast iron skillet, large sauté pan or a panini press. Cook the sandwiches for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy and golden brown.

Remove the sandwiches from the pan, cut in half and serve with the remainder of the Russian dressing.

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