How to Make Campfire Reubens - A Step-by-Step Guide

When you think of campfire cooking, you might picture roasting hot dogs or toasting marshmallows for s'mores. But what if we told you that you could also make a delicious and hearty sandwich over an open flame? Enter the Campfire Reuben, a twist on the classic deli sandwich that is perfect for enjoying while sitting around a fire with friends and family.

The Campfire Reuben takes all the elements of the traditional Reuben sandwich – corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian d...

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Ingredients

  • 8 slices pumpernickel bread
  • 1 cup Thousand Island dressing
  • ¾ pound deli sliced corned beef
  • ½ pound sliced Swiss cheese
  • 1 cup sauerkraut

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat a grill for low heat.
  • Cut 4 large squares of aluminum foil. Place 2 slices of bread side-by-side on each piece of foil. Spread the bread slices with Thousand Island dressing. Evenly divide the corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut among the bread. Top with a second slice of bread to make a sandwich. Wrap the foil snugly around the sandwich to make a sealed packet.
  • Place the packets on the preheated grill. Cook, turning every 10 minutes, until the bread is lightly toasted and cheese melted, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    777 cal.

    • Total Fat: 49g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 128mg
    • Sodium: 2638mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 512mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 537mg