Description
Hearty Reuben Bake brings classic deli flavors to comfort food heaven. Layers of corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese meld perfectly with a creamy Russian dressing, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8–10 slices rye bread, cubed (about 4–5 cups)
- 1 pound corned beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 16-ounce can sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
Sauce and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and coating a 9×13 inch dish with cooking spray.
- Transform rye bread into buttery cubes, ensuring each piece glistens with a rich, golden coating.
- Create the first foundational layer by spreading half of the buttered bread cubes across the baking dish’s bottom.
- Delicately arrange shredded corned beef atop the bread foundation, creating a savory protein blanket.
- Distribute tangy sauerkraut evenly over the corned beef, adding a zesty fermented element.
- Sprinkle the first generous layer of Swiss cheese, allowing it to cascade across the sauerkraut.
- Drizzle Thousand Island dressing in a rhythmic pattern, ensuring complete coverage of the cheese layer.
- Enhance flavor profile by scattering fresh parsley and aromatic caraway seeds across the surface.
- Complete the casserole by crowning it with remaining bread cubes and a final lavish cheese layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for golden-brown bread tops and fully melted, bubbling cheese.
- Allow the bake to rest and slightly cool, letting flavors meld and settle before serving.
- Slice and serve this decadent Reuben-inspired casserole, transforming classic sandwich flavors into a comforting baked dish.
Notes
- Drain sauerkraut thoroughly to prevent soggy bread and maintain the bake’s crispy texture.
- Use day-old rye bread for better absorption of flavors and improved overall consistency.
- Swap corned beef with pastrami or turkey for a lighter protein option without losing traditional Reuben taste.
- Consider reducing Thousand Island dressing for lower-calorie version while preserving classic tangy flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg