Description
Reuben Casserole is a comforting and delicious dish that captures the essence of the classic Reuben sandwich in a hearty, baked form. This recipe layers tender corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, creamy Swiss cheese, and toasted rye bread, all intertwined with rich Thousand Island dressing. Perfect for gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this casserole is not only satisfying but also an excellent way to use leftover corned beef after celebrations like St. Patrick’s Day. With minimal prep time and straightforward instructions, you can quickly whip up this crowd-pleaser that promises to have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sliced corned beef
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 6 slices rye bread, cubed
- 1 cup Thousand Island dressing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cubed rye bread with half of the shredded Swiss cheese.
- Layer half of the bread mixture in the prepared baking dish, followed by all the corned beef slices and rinsed sauerkraut.
- Drizzle half of the Thousand Island dressing over the sauerkraut layer and sprinkle with remaining Swiss cheese. Top with another layer of the bread mixture.
- Finish by layering remaining sauerkraut and drizzling with more dressing.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg