By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on October 3, 2026
Serves 8
621 cal · 50 min
Reuben Dogs
Recipe GLPR598dd106c17aa6
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Average rating: 4.3 (1)
A playful twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, these hot dogs feature all the signature flavors — tangy sauerkraut, savory pastrami, creamy Swiss cheese, and a zesty spread. The special sauce combines mayonnaise, horseradish, and a touch of spice for a bold, satisfying bite. Perfect for lunch or dinner, these are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon finely diced onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 to 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
8 all-beef hot dogs
8 hot dog buns
8 slices deli pastrami
2 cups drained sauerkraut
8 slices Swiss cheese
Directions
Whisk together the mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, diced onion, Worcestershire sauce, and Sriracha sauce in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Cook the hot dogs according to package directions, typically by boiling, grilling, or pan-frying until heated through and lightly browned, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Warm the pastrami and sauerkraut together in a skillet or saucepan over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Lightly toast the hot dog buns if desired. Spread the chilled special sauce generously onto each bun.
Place one cooked hot dog in each bun. Top each with one slice of Swiss cheese, followed by a portion of the warm pastrami and sauerkraut mixture.
Serve immediately while the hot dogs and toppings are warm.
Comments
This eight-serving appetizer or lunch dish pulls together shelf-stable and easy-to-find ingredients at any Charlotte supermarket, with no special stops required—mayo, horseradish, Worcestershire, sriracha, pastrami, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese are standard stock at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and Walmart. Cost per serving lands around $1.50 to $2.00 depending on pastrami quality, which is reasonable for a composed hot dog. The stated 50 minutes is honest if you include toasting the buns and assembling eight dogs, though actual hands-on work is closer to 15 minutes; most of that time is passive. These don't reheat well—the sauerkraut and sauce soften the bun and the cheese loses appeal—so plan to serve them same-day, which suits a game-day gathering or quick lunch better than a weeknight dinner for a family that eats at different times.
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