Family-Style Reuben

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf unsliced rye bread with or without caraway seeds
• 3/4 cup bottled Thousand Island dressing
• 1 can corned beef or about 3 lbs. fresh
• 1 pkg. sauerkraut (drained and rinsed)
• 3 long slices Swiss cheese (halved cross-wise)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut bread horizontally to make 4 slices each about 1 inch thick. Spread bottom slice with part of dressing.

Flake corned beef in a bowl with a fork. Arrange a third of the beef on this slice. Top with a third of sauerkraut and 2 pieces of cheese.

Spread both sides of the next slice with dressing and place on top of cheese. Top with third of sauerkraut, corned beef and 2 pieces of cheese.

Spread both sides of third slice of bread and top with remainder of sauerkraut, corned beef and last 2 slices of cheese. Spread top crust of bread on bottom side with last of dressing.

Wrap loosely in foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese melts. Makes 4 generous servings. (May be made ahead and refrigerated.)

By Robin