Ingredients

How to make it

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle the corned beef with a little water, wrap it tightly in aluminum foil and steam it in the oven.
  • Meanwhile, put the whole loaf of rye bread (unwrapped) into the oven. Bake the bread until the crust is very crunchy, about 15 minutes. Set the bread on the counter and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
  • When the rye bread is cool enough to handle place it on a cutting board. Hold the bread knife at a 45-degree angle and cut 12 slices.
  • Take the corned beef out of the oven and unwrap it. Spread each slice of bread with Russian dressing. Layer half of the slices with corned beef, sauerkraut and slices of Swiss cheese, then top the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread (dressing-side down).
  • Heat 2 large heavy skillets over medium heat. Brush the bread with butter. Put the sandwiches in the pans and weight them with a lid or heat proof bowl topped with something heavy. Cook until the first sides are crisp and golden about 7 minutes then flip the sandwiches. Cook until the second sides are also well toasted and the cheese is melted. Lift the sandwiches onto a cutting board. Cut each in half diagonally and serve.
  • Cook's Note: Buy high quality corned beef for this recipe. Avoid corned beef that is very lean.
  • Dressings:
  • Combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce, sour cream, parsley, onion, pickle, lemon juice, horseradish and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl and mix well.
  • *I use a Panini Press MOST of the time to make these.

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  • impssweetp 13 years ago
    Oh, boy, my husband will love this one. His favorite sandwich, bar none. Great post.
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  • aliciaalexandra 13 years ago
    Oooh boy! This looks fantastic! The Russian dressing sounds delicious. Can't wait to give these a try this weekend :)
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  • chuckieb 13 years ago
    That is one nice looking sandwich! Awesome post!
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  • mrcooksalot 13 years ago
    yum... So what time is lunch???
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