Pastrami Reuben Panini

My husband and I love a hot pastrami Reuben sandwich, and now after making this easy pastrami Reuben panini recipe, my kids love them too! I like to cook our sandwiches dry (without butter or oil) because they are healthier and turn out crispy instead of greasy. These Reuben’s paired nicely with fresh fruit & carrot sticks.

Pastrami Reuben Panini

Sauce:

• 3 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp sweet pickle relish
• Dash of dried mustard

Sandwich:

• 4 slices of Rye bread
• Pastrami, to taste
• 2 slices of Swiss cheese

How to Make a Pastrami Reuben Panini

Preheat a panini grill. OR, heat a grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat.

Make the sauce by combining the ketchup, mayonnaise, sweet relish, and dried mustard in a dish; mix until well combined.

Prepare the sandwich by slathering a piece of rye bread with some of the sauce then top with pastrami, well-drained sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese. Add more sauce to the remaining piece of bread, if desired, then place on top of the sandwich.

Place in panini maker and cook for 5 minutes or until golden brown and crunchy.

For the stovetop, cook the sandwich in a grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat for a few minutes on each side until golden brown, warmed through, and the cheese is gooey.  Side Note:  You don’t need to spread butter on the outside pieces of bread to make this sandwich crunchy. It’s so much better for you too! Enjoy.