Calling all Reuben lovers. Think of Reuben Casserole as making a whole load of Reuben sandwiches in a few simple, quick steps. Rye bread, thin sliced corned beef, homemade thousand island dressing, sauerkraut, and Swiss Cheese are combined to make a mouthwatering taste experience. I love to serve this for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend lunch. For a complete meal, serve with Marinated Cucumbers and Red Onions or Beer Battered Onion Rings with Dipping Sauce.
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and I am sure this is a pretty good chance that you are making corned beef and cabbage. Are you planning on making enough for leftovers? This casserole is perfect for your leftover corned beef. No worries if you don’t have any leftovers. You can always go to your local grocery store and pick up some good quality deli corned beef.
How do you make Reuben Casserole?
Start by layering the bottom of a baking dish with rye or pumpernickel bread cubes. Next, layer the corned beef, thousand island dressing (either homemade or bottled), well-drained sauerkraut, and shredded Swiss Cheese.
Next, bake uncovered in the oven for about 20-25 minutes. If the casserole browns too fast, then cover it with a loose aluminum foil tent. Allow it to cool for a couple of minutes covered before cutting.
Helpful tips for making Reuben Casserole
- There is no need to toast the bread. Pumpernickel and rye are good sturdy choices for this Reuben casserole, and you want to keep a little bit of softness in the bite.
- Chop the corned beef into bite-size pieces as it makes it easier to cut into pieces.
- Drain the sauerkraut well. You don’t want any excess moisture making your Reuben casserole soggy.
- Use either homemade thousand island dressing (so yummy) or your favorite bottle dressing.
- Bake just until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.
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Easy Reuben Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
Thousand Island Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise I like Dukes
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon grated onion
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
Reuben Casserole
- 6 slices rye bread or pumpernickel bread cubed
- 1 lb thin sliced corned beef cut into bite size pieces
- 16 ounces sauerkraut well drained
- 2 cups shredded Swiss Cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, grated onion, pickle relish, and paprika.
- Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Layer the casserole dish with rye bread cubes. Then layer corned beef, thousand island dressing, sauerkraut, and shredded Swiss Cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered for 25 minutes. Allow it to cool for a couple of minutes covered before cutting.
Notes
- There is no need to toast the bread. Pumpernickel and rye are good sturdy choices for this casserole, and you want to keep a little bit of softness in the bite.
- Chop the corned beef into bite-size pieces as it makes it easier to cut into pieces.
- Drain the sauerkraut well. You don't want any access moisture making your casserole soggy.
- Use either homemade thousand island dressing (so yummy) or your favorite bottle dressing.
- Bake just until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.
Nutrition
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Nancy
So good!! Definitely a do again dinner.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Nancy! So glad that you liked it!
Denise
We don’t like sauerkraut. Would it be okay to leave that off? We love Reuben with just the corned beef and cheese and this recipe sounds amazing.
Beth Pierce
Yes, you can leave the sauerkraut off.
Tammy
Just wondering how much bottled thousand island dressing should I use?
Beth Pierce
About 2/3- 3/4 cup.
Carol Brady
If I refrigerate the day before, should I cover casserole while heating up ?
Beth Pierce
Yes, please
Teresa
Easy and tasty way to serve a Reuben sandwich. I’ve made this quite a few times and always enjoy it. I have to admit I use store bought Thousand Island dressing to make it even easier to make. I do not put butter on top either.
Beth Pierce
Thank you! Glad that you like it, Teresa!
Mare
What is another good bread to use if you don’t like rye and pumpernickel?
Beth Pierce
Rye works well too
Mary
Should you put melted butter over the bread cubes. How much. Don’t want the casserole to be greasy
Beth Pierce
I have never tried so I can not say if it would be greasy.
Andrea
My son and I love this recipe! Has anyone ever frozen one for later? Wondering how it holds up. Thanks!
TAMMY
THIS LOOKS LIKE A GREAT MEAL. I WONDER IF YOU CAN DOUBLE STACK IT AND THEN BAKE IT?
I CANT WAIT TO MAKE THIS FOR MY CAFE FRIENDS.
Beth Pierce
I have not tried double stacking it but I bet it would work just fine.
Katherine Holmes
Absolutely delicious! Even better on day two after the tanginess of the thousand island dressing is absorbed. This recipe is a keeper!
Kathy Holmes
Delicious! Even better day 2 when he flavors of the thousand island dressing have been absorbed. I think I’ll make it a day ahead in the future!
Beth Pierce
Thanks for the tip, Kathy. I am glad that you enjoyed it.
Pamela
Used Russian dressing, rather than Thousand Islands. Found the touch of horseradish brought another flavor level
Beth Pierce
Thanks for the tip, Pamela.
Jupiter Hadley
What a clever and interesting idea! I have never thought of a reuben as more than a sandwich, and as you cannot get proper rye bread in England, this sounds fun.
Pamt
Of course you can get proper Rye Bread in New England – go to a Swedish bakery!
Jacqueline
There’s an ocean of difference between England and New England!
Melissa Dixon
This sounds and looks so good. What a wonderful meal idea!
Lisa
I’ve never heard of a Reuben casserole before and I’m keen to try it. I think I have all the ingredients too!
Beth Pierce
Enjoy!!
Sarah Stockley
My American friend introduced me to the Reuben sandwich. This casserole is delicious, I loved all of the flavours and the shredded Swiss cheese.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Sarah! So happy that you liked it!