Jim's Fav Reuben Sandwich

corned beef

🥗Healthier: turkey pastrami

💰Cheaper: roast beef

Turkey pastrami reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Low-fat cheese cuts calories while providing creaminess.

Russian dressing

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: mayonnaise + ketchup

Hummus offers a healthier spread option.

rye bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber and nutrients.

Prepare 4 slices of Dilly rye bread.

Make creamy Russian dressing by mixing 1/2 cup Russian dressing with 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt until smooth.

Butter the outside of each slice of bread with ghee.

Spread creamy Russian dressing on the inside of each slice of bread.

Place Swiss cheese on the inside of both slices of bread.

Load the sandwich with sliced corned beef and sauerkraut, adding more sauerkraut as desired.

Close the sandwich and add extra ghee to the frying pan.

Place the sandwich on the frying pan and press down slightly.

Cover the sandwich with a dome to trap heat and melt the cheese.

Cook until the bread is brown and crusty, then cut the sandwich in half before serving.

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