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Crazy Good Reuben Casserole

Published: Mar 13, 2021 · Modified: Feb 11, 2022 · Amy Casey · Leave a Comment

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All the crazy goodness of a rueben sandwich, but in an easy to make and delicious Reuben Casserole. Layer marbled rye bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing, and Swiss cheese in a baking dish and bake until hot, crispy, and melty. Ideal for a comforting and homey lunch or dinner.

>>Scroll down for my step by step video<<

slice of reuben casserole

reuben casserole recipe

Most of the recipes I develop are requests of my personal chef client families. And many times, I cook them over and over again for them. My Irish Soda Bread with dried cranberries and currants, crispy Baked Eggplant Parmesan, Apple and Bacon Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Pomegranate, and Chipotle Honey Orange Pork Medallions are just a few recipes my clients love.

And this Reuben Casserole was a creation for a reuben sandwich loving client family. They wanted all the goodness of the sandwich, but in an easy to reheat version.

corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, rye bread

the ingredients in a reuben casserole

Layering the ingredients of a reuben sandwich in a baking dish makes for an easy comfort food meal.

  • salted butter
  • marble rye bread
  • cooked corned beef ~ see below for my easy Instant Pot recipe
  • sauerkraut
  • mayonnaise
  • ketchup
  • sweet pickle relish
  • Swiss cheese
  • fresh parsley
swiss cheese, cubes of marble rye bread and corned beef for a layered comfort food dish

how to make corned beef in an Instant Pot

Using an Instant pot is my first choice for cooking the corned beef. It’s a super easy and relatively speedy cooking method for tender corned beef that shreds beautifully.

Add a 4 pound corned beef, 12 ounces of beer, 2 cups of water, and a large sliced onion to an Instant Pot. Set the pressure to High and the timer for 90 minutes. After a natural release of 10 minutes, release the remaining pressure. Remove the corned beef and shred. There will be enough for the reuben casserole and even some leftover for snacking.

layered reuben casserole with 1 slice taken out

chef cooking tips for making a reuben casserole

Just like a reuben sandwich, the corned beef, sauerkraut, homemade 1000 island dressing and Swiss cheese are layered between rye bread. None of the deliciousness of the sandwich is lost in the reuben casserole. The recipe stacks the ingredients in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Easy peasy!

  • Making and shredding a whole corned beef makes for the best reuben casserole. But thinly sliced deli corned beef can stand in as a suitable substitute.
  • Homemade dressings are much more flavorful and take only a few ingredients to make. Whipping up a delicious 1000 island dressing takes less than a minute. And it uses pantry ingredients. A store bought dressing of this creamy dressing is an acceptable alternative.
  • Make sure to shred the Swiss cheese either by hand or with a food processor. It will be much fresher tasting than the preshredded variety.
  • Any leftovers reheat beautifully in the microwave. Use 60% power for 1 to 2 minutes until the reuben casserole is hot and the cheese is melty.

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Crazy Good Reuben Casserole


  • Author: amycaseycooks
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
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All the crazy goodness of a reuben sandwich, but in an easy to make and delicious Reuben Casserole. Layer marbled rye bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing, and Swiss cheese in a baking dish and bake until hot, crispy, and melty. Ideal for a comforting lunch or dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted, plus more for greasing baking dish
  • 8 slices of marble rye bread, cut in 1 inch cubes
  • 1 pound of cooked corned beef, shredded
  • 2 cups of sauerkraut, drained
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with butter. Set aside.
  2. Place the bread cubes in a large bowl. Add the melted butter and toss to coat.
  3. Place one half of the bread cubes evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
  4. Evenly distribute the corned beef on top of the bread cubes.
  5. Evenly distribute the sauerkraut on top of the corned beef.
  6. In a small bowl, make the 1000 island dressing. Add the mayonnaise, ketchup, and sweet pickle relish and stir to combine. Spread the dressing evenly over the sauerkraut.
  7. Sprinkle one half of the Swiss cheese evenly over the dressing.
  8. Evenly distribute the remaining bread cubes over the Swiss cheese.
  9. Sprinkle the remainder of the Swiss cheese over the bread cubes.
  10. Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the casserole to hot and the cheese is melted.
  11. Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle with parsley. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Making and shredding a whole corned beef makes for the best reuben casserole. But thinly sliced deli corned beef can stand in as a suitable substitute.
  • Homemade dressings are much more flavorful and take only a few ingredients to make. Whipping up a delicious 1000 island dressing takes less than a minute with pantry ingredients. A store bought dressing of this creamy dressing is an acceptable alternative.
  • Make sure to shred the Swiss cheese either by hand or with a food processor. It will be much fresher tasting than the preshredded variety.
  • Any leftovers reheat beautifully in the microwave. Use 60% power for 1 to 2 minutes until the reuben casserole is hot and the cheese is melty.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: entree
  • Method: bake in oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
  • Calories: 406
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 1231 mg
  • Fat: 28.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12.7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21.1 g
  • Fiber: 2.3 g
  • Protein: 17.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 81 mg

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