Open-Faced Reuben

Ingredients

• 1 slice dark rye pumpernickel bread
• 1 tablespoon soft butter
• 1/4 lb shaved pastrami or corned beef
• 2-3 ounces sauerkraut, drained
• thousand island dressing or Russian salad dressing (use any amount desired)
• 2 slices swiss cheese (can use mozzarealla but Swiss is better)

Directions

1. 1

   Toast the bread in a toaster until lightly golden brown, then spread butter over one side.

2. 2

   Pile the meat on top of the bread, then the sauerkraut on top of the meat.

3. 3

   Drizzle the dressing generously over the sauerkraut allowing some to spill over the sides of the sandwich.

4. 4

   Place the cheese slices completely over the top (the cheese should melt over the sides of the sandwich).

5. 5

   Set oven to broiler heat.

6. 6

   Broil for about 2-4 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

7. 7

   Serve warm with more dressing if desired.

8. 8

   Serve sandwich on a plate with knife and fork.