Keto Reuben Sandwich Recipe
An easy, flavorful keto reuben sandwich recipe: toasty bread, smoky corned beef, gooey swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and sweet dressing. Just 5.9g net carbs!
It’s hard to believe that this keto reuben sandwich has less than 5 grams net carbs, because it’s got all of the flavor of a regular one. Fluffy toasted bread surrounds layers of corned beef, gooey swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and sweet sugar-free thousand island dressing. It’s the perfect simple dinner at home – or low carb lunch to bring with you anywhere.
Our Wholesome Yum Keto Bread Mix is the star of this sandwich, and is the easiest way to make keto bread at home. It’s fluffy and chewy at the same time, with air pockets… and it makes perfect sandwiches. We can’t wait to hear what you think!
Keto Reuben Sandwich Ingredients
This sandwich comes together quickly, and the bread mix makes making your own bread a quick and painless task:
- Keto bread mix
- Butter
- Corned beef
- Swiss cheese
- Sauerkraut
- Keto thousand island dressing
How To Make Keto Reuben Sandwiches
These sandwiches can be made in two simple steps. I’ll show you how to make the bread first, then how to put together the reubens.
Make Keto Bread
- Prep. Gather the ingredients you’ll need to make bread: Wholesome Yum Keto Bread Mix, butter, eggs, and milk.
- Cream butter. Use a stand or hand mixer to cream butter until light and fluffy. This helps to incorporate air into the bread, forming desirable air pockets.
- Add eggs and milk. Make sure these ingredients are at room temperature or they will solidify the butter.
- Add Wholesome Yum Keto Bread Mix. Beat dry ingredients in gradually with mixer.
- Transfer. Spoon batter into a parchment lined loaf pan (this size is ideal) and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake. Bake bread until it rises and is golden on top.
Assemble Low Carb Reuben Sandwiches
- Prep. Let bread cool completely, then slice into 1-inch slices. Spread butter on each slice of bread (one side only!). Flip over so butter side is facing down.
- Assemble. Top the un-buttered side of bread with corned beef, cheese, sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing. Top with another slice, with the butter side facing up.
- Cook. Add sandwiches to pan and cover with a lid. Cook until cheese is melted, bread is toasted, and fillings are heated through.
TIP: Cook in batches so you don’t crowd the pan. If it gets too dark, turn down the heat.
Low Carb Reuben FAQs
Can you use a different bread?
The keto bread mix is the easiest and most delicious option, but you can use some of these other popular keto bread recipes:
- Almond Flour Bread – Just like wheat bread, this bread is gluten-free, paleo, and low carb!
- White Keto Bread – Fluffy white bread that’s made with just 5 basic ingredients.
- 90-Second Keto Bread – Just 5 ingredients and ready in minutes, this bread is perfect if you’re short on time.
How many carbs in a reuben sandwich?
Traditional reubens can have upwards of 60+ grams carbohydrates.
This version is made with keto bread, which cuts down on carbs significantly. This keto reuben sandwich has just 5.9 grams of net carbs!
Are reubens keto?
Traditional reubens are not keto as they are made with bread. This version replaces the bread with keto bread – and is low carb and keto friendly.
Can you make it ahead?
You can prep keto bread ahead of time (it will keep for up to a week!), but this sandwich is best made fresh and eaten immediately.
More Ways To Enjoy Keto Bread Mix
Wondering what else to do with your keto bread mix? Here are some of our favorite ideas:
- Simple Toast – Pop a slice in the toaster, then top with butter, nut butter, or even sugar-free lemon curd.
- Keto French Toast – French toast doesn’t have to be a sugar bomb – just 9 ingredients and 10 minutes to make.
- Avocado Toast – Top with some mashed avocado, or even guacamole.
- Keto Grilled Cheese – The BEST grilled cheese sandwich and less than 5 grams net carbs.
- Croutons – Cut into cubes and dry out in the oven.
What other sandwiches would YOU make with it?
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Keto Reuben Sandwich Recipe
An easy, flavorful keto reuben sandwich recipe: toasty bread, smoky corned beef, gooey swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and sweet dressing. Just 5.9g net carbs!
For the bread:
- 1 package Wholesome Yum Keto Bread Mix
- 6 tbsp Butter ((unsalted))
- 4 large Eggs
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened almond milk
For the reuben filling:
- 16 tsp Butter ((unsalted))
- 20 oz Corned beef ((deli sliced))
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 cups Sauerkraut
- 1/2 cup Keto Thousand Island Dressing
Bread:
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Make white keto bread according to instructions on the keto bread mix package. (See step-by-step photos in the blog post.) Cool completely, then slice into 1/2 inch slices.
Reuben Sandwich:
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Spread 1 teaspoon (5 grams) of butter onto each slice of bread.
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Flip 8 slices of bread so the butter side is facing down. Top each slice with 2.5 ounces (71 grams) corned beef, 1 slice swiss cheese, 1/4 cup (35 grams) sauerkraut, and 1 tablespoon (15 grams) thousand island dressing. Place the leftover slices of bread on top of each sandwich, with the butter side facing up.
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Heat a large skillet over low heat. Add sandwiches and cover with a lid. Cook for [timer minutes=4]4-5 minutes[/timer] per side, until cheese is melted and toppings are heated through. Continue in batches until all sandwiches are cooked.
Serving size: 1 sandwich
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Darlene
I want a bit of rye bread flavor to my bread. Can I add caraway seeds?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Darlene, Yes, you can definitely do that!
Sara Welch
This is everything a gourmet sandwich should be, and then some! So hearty and delicious; easily, a new favorite sandwich, indeed!
Andrea Metlika
This Keto Bread mix is so easy to make. The reuben is absolutely amazing.
Beth
Yummy! Amazing and so delicious!
Gail Montero
I love Reuben sandwiches and I’m so glad that I can now enjoy them keto-friendly!