Description
Reuben bake brings deli sandwich magic straight to your casserole dish with layers of corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, and melted Swiss cheese. Warm, comforting flavors meld together in this easy one-pan dinner that feels like a classic deli sandwich turned into a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb Corned Beef
- 6 slices Rye Bread
- 1 can Sauerkraut
- 2 cups Swiss Cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup Thousand Island Dressing
- ½ cup Milk
- 3 large Eggs
Finishing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup Melted Butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and generously coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Arrange the 6 slices of rye bread, cut into 1-inch cubes, as a uniform bottom layer in the prepared dish.
- Mix the 1 pound of shredded corned beef, entire 14-oz can of drained sauerkraut, and 1.5 cups of shredded Swiss cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together 1 cup of Thousand Island dressing, ½ cup milk, and 3 beaten eggs until completely smooth and integrated.
- Pour the creamy dressing mixture over the meat blend, stirring to ensure every morsel gets thoroughly coated.
- Spread the saturated meat combination evenly across the bread cube foundation.
- Scatter the remaining ½ cup of Swiss cheese across the top and drizzle the ¼ cup of melted butter for extra richness.
- Slide the casserole into the 350°F oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the surface turns golden and edges become crispy.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes before cutting into hearty servings.
Notes
- Toast the rye bread cubes lightly before layering to add extra crunch and prevent soggy texture.
- Drain sauerkraut thoroughly to keep the casserole from becoming watery and maintain a perfect consistency.
- For a gluten-free version, swap rye bread with gluten-free bread cubes and ensure your Thousand Island dressing is gluten-free.
- Swap corned beef with pastrami or smoked turkey for a different protein twist that still captures the classic deli flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 437 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg