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Reuben Casserole

Reuben Casserole

This comforting Reuben Casserole combines corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, turning a classic sandwich into a crowd-pleasing baked dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Comfort Dinners
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Base
  • 8 slices light rye bread cubed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Filling
  • 12 ounces corned beef coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup sauerkraut drained and rinsed
  • 3/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
For the Topping
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese divided

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • large bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

How to Make Reuben Casserole
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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  2. Combine the bread cubes with melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until well-coated.
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  3. Layer half of the seasoned bread cubes into the greased baking dish.
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  4. Add the chopped corned beef over the bread layer, spreading it evenly.
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  5. Spread half of the drained sauerkraut over the corned beef.
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  6. Pour ¾ cup of Thousand Island dressing over the sauerkraut, ensuring even coverage.
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  7. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese over the dressing.
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  8. Repeat layering with remaining bread cubes, corned beef, sauerkraut, dressing, and Swiss cheese.
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  9. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and top is lightly browned.
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  10. Cool for 5-10 minutes, cut into squares, and serve.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with extra Thousand Island dressing on the side for dipping.

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