Description
Reuben crescent bake delivers classic deli sandwich flavors wrapped in flaky, golden crescent rolls perfect for quick weeknight dinners. Corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, and melted Swiss cheese come together in this crowd-pleasing casserole that brings comfort straight to your table.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 0.75 pound deli-style, thinly sliced corned beef
- 8 slices authentic Swiss cheese
- 1 egg white
Base:
- 1 tube (8 ounce) crescent roll pastry
- 0.75 cup sauerkraut
Flavor Enhancers:
- 0.33 cup thousand island dressing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish thoroughly with butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix ¾ cup well-drained sauerkraut with ⅓ cup thousand island dressing in a medium bowl until combined.
- Unroll the 8-ounce crescent roll tube and separate into two sections. Roll out the first half on a floured surface into a 12-inch square.
- Carefully place the first dough square into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 375°F until lightly golden.
- Remove the partially baked bottom crust from the oven. Layer 4 slices of Swiss cheese across the surface.
- Add ¾ pound of thinly sliced corned beef evenly over the cheese layer.
- Spread the sauerkraut and dressing mixture across the meat layer.
- Top the sauerkraut with remaining 4 Swiss cheese slices.
- Roll out the second dough half into a 9-inch square. Gently place over the cheese layer.
- Seal the edges of the top and bottom crusts, pressing firmly to close any gaps.
- Brush the entire surface with 1 whisked egg white for a glossy finish.
- Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until the crust turns deep golden brown.
- Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before slicing to allow flavors to settle and make cutting easier.
Notes
- Always seal the edges of the crescent dough completely to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- For a crisp bottom crust, pre-bake the bottom layer before adding fillings, which helps prevent sogginess.
- Drain sauerkraut thoroughly to avoid excess moisture that could make the pastry soggy and compromise the texture.
- If avoiding gluten, substitute crescent roll dough with a gluten-free pastry dough or use a low-carb alternative like almond flour-based pastry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 418 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1090 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg