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reuben casserole recipe With Thousand Island Drizzle
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This reuben casserole delivers iconic deli flavor with ease, combining savory corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, and melted Swiss cheese with a golden crust for a comforting, family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked corned beef, shredded or diced
- 2 cups sauerkraut, well-drained
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 4 slices rye bread, cubed (or 1 cup coarse rye breadcrumbs)
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise (for Thousand Island Drizzle)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup (for Thousand Island Drizzle)
- 1 tablespoon sweet relish (for Thousand Island Drizzle)
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika (for Thousand Island Drizzle)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prep Your Base: Lightly toast 4 slices of rye bread until golden, then butter them. Alternatively, toss 1 cup of rye bread cubes with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Arrange the prepared bread in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer the Flavors: Spread 2 cups of very well-drained sauerkraut evenly over the bread base. Follow with 2 cups of shredded corned beef. Top this with 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese, aiming for even coverage across the reuben casserole.
- Repeat and Finish: Add another layer of 2 cups of drained sauerkraut, then the remaining 2 cups of corned beef. Finish by sprinkling the remaining 1 cup of Swiss cheese over the top.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the reuben casserole in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are visibly bubbling and the cheese is beautifully golden and melted. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the remaining bake time.
- Prepare Drizzle: While the casserole bakes, whisk together 0.5 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon sweet relish, and 0.25 teaspoon paprika in a small bowl.
- Serve Hot: Let the reuben casserole rest for 5 minutes after removing it from the oven to allow the layers to set. Slice and serve hot, drizzling generously with the homemade Thousand Island dressing.
Notes
For a healthier option, use low-sodium sauerkraut. For richer flavor, use marble rye bread. To save time, use pre-shredded cheese and pre-packaged corned beef. Always drain sauerkraut thoroughly to prevent a soggy casserole.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 550 calories
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg