Description
Hearty Reuben bake brings classic deli flavors into a comforting casserole-style dish. Layered corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese meld together with a creamy Russian dressing for you to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound thinly sliced or shredded corned beef
- 2 cups (473 ml) grated Swiss cheese
- 8 slices rye bread, cubed
Vegetable and Condiment Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (237 ml) Thousand Island dressing
Bread Component:
- 8 slices rye bread, cubed
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and lightly greasing a baking dish to ensure easy removal.
- Prepare ingredients by cubing rye bread, shredding corned beef, and draining sauerkraut thoroughly.
- Create the first layer by evenly spreading half of the cubed rye bread across the bottom of the greased dish.
- Top the bread layer with half of the corned beef, distributing it uniformly for consistent flavor.
- Add a generous layer of sauerkraut over the corned beef, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle half of the Swiss cheese over the sauerkraut, creating a rich and melty base layer.
- Drizzle half of the Thousand Island dressing across the cheese, allowing it to seep into the layers.
- Repeat the layering process by adding the remaining rye bread cubes, corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese.
- Complete the dish by pouring the remaining Thousand Island dressing over the top layer.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese melts completely and becomes bubbly.
- Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then cut into squares and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap bread for gluten-free alternatives if needed, ensuring the same crispy texture and absorption of flavors.
- Reduce sauerkraut intensity by rinsing thoroughly or using less for those sensitive to tangy tastes.
- Experiment with lighter dressing options like Greek yogurt-based Thousand Island for a healthier twist.
- Add extra protein by incorporating diced ham or turkey alongside corned beef for more variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1080 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg