Reuben Casserole
Corned beef, sauerkraut, rye bread, thousand island dressing & Swiss cheese made into an easy casserole that is baked in the oven and tastes delicious!
The next day I took the refrigerated leftovers and cut them into sandwich size pieces. I buttered and grilled two pieces of rye bread, heated up a piece of the casserole in the microwave and made the most delicious reuben sandwich in just a few minutes.
I wrapped up the remaining sandwich size pieces of the Reuben Casserole and froze them in a freezer bag. Now, whenever I get hungry for my favorite reuben sandwich I can have it in just a few minutes!
If you love a great reuben sandwich like I do, you have to try this!
Adapted from: http://www.allrecipes.com
Ingredients
Spray a 9″ by 13″ casserole
dish with cooking oil.
Place the sauerkraut into a colander
and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
Take a spoon and press down hard,
removing all of the water.
Place the cubed bread in a single layer
onto the bottom of the casserole dish.
Add enough bread cubes to completely
cover the bottom.
Place the sauerkraut evenly
on top of the bread cubes.
Place the cooked corned beef
pieces on top of the sauerkraut.
Spread the Thousand Island
Dressing over the top.
Spray a sheet of foil that will be
able to cover the casserole dish.
Cover the casserole with the
foil, sprayed side down. Bake
in a preheated 400 degree
oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and carefully place the
Swiss cheese on top, cutting the cheese to fit.
Place back into the oven and bake,
uncovered, for 10 minutes or until
the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Cut into serving size pieces and serve immediately.
Reuben Casserole
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Ingredients
- 6 thick sliced (approximately) rye bread with seeds, cut into 1” cubes
- 16 oz. jar of sauerkraut
- 1 corned beef, cooked and shredded
- 3/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 9 slices swiss cheese (you can use shredded)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Spray a 9″ x 13″ oven safe casserole dish with cooking oil.
- Place the sauerkraut into a colander and rinse with cold water. Using a spoon, press out as much of the water that you can.
- Place the 1” cubed bread in a single layer on the bottom of the casserole dish, covering the entire bottom.
- Spread the sauerkraut evenly over the bread cubes.
- Place the shredded corned beef evenly over the top.
- Spread the Thousand Island dressing evenly over the top.
- Spray a sheet of foil with cooking oil and place it, oil side down, on top of the casserole dish sealing it shut. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove dish from the oven, remove the foil and carefully place the cheese in a single layer on top. Cut the cheese to fit so the top is completely covered with the cheese.
- Place back into the oven, uncovered, and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cut into serving size pieces and serve.
To Make a Reuben Sandwich With The Leftovers: After baking cut into sandwich size pieces and refrigerated or freeze. Butter both sides of two slices of thick rye bread. Grill both sides of each piece until a golden brown. Microwave a piece of the casserole until hot then add to the grilled bread for an easy and delicious Reuben Sandwich!
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Categories: Bread, Cheese, Roast Beef, Salad/Dressings, Vegetables/Slaws/Salads
That looks mouth-watering 💞
Thank you Saania it was delicious.
Ooooo – YUM! I love Reuben Sandwiches, but seldom have all of the necessary ingredients at the same time. We have been on a corned beef sandwich kick lately, and I piled on the pepperoncini, which turned out to be a passable substitute for the sauerkraut.
But I like your casserole version for a much less messy version that is easy to freeze in single-serving sized portions. NOLA Boy is less enthusiastic about Reuben Sandwiches than I am, although he likes corned beef with the pepperoncini just fine. What’s in a name, after all? ;->
Virtual hugs,
Judie
Well it’s about time you make something just for you then. My hubby won’t eat them either so this was all mine and I will enjoy the leftovers too!
What a wonderful idea. A Ruben is my favorite sandwich and this presents the taste in a whole new way. Thanks, this is on our to-make list!
I thought it was wonderful. Reuben is my favorite sandwich as well.
Oh, Yum, Yum, Yum. Definitely keeping this one until I get a piece of corned beef.
Seriously, after you have some of the casserole make a reuben sandwich out of the leftovers. I froze mine in individual pieces and microwave the casserole, grill some buttered bread and OMG pure heaven! I am such a sucker for a good reuben can you tell?
That sounds so good. I love them as well and usually order from a restaurant that makes the best, but if I can make it at home, even better.
If you’re willing to substitute the corned beef for a vegan option (https://thehiddenveggies.com/vegan-corned-beef/), I’ll be heading over for dinner very soon! 🙂
I don’t think I could give up my corned beef but I have to admit the tofu looked a lot like it!
If you’re willing to substitute the corned beef for a vegan option (https://thehiddenveggies.com/vegan-corned-beef/), then I’ll be heading over for dinner very soon!
Sorry, Diane. Had a computer glitch problem that posted it twice…maybe it’s worth repeating???? :)))
Hahaha I like the way you think!
Amazing recipe Diane!! Loved it 😍
Thank you SO much!
Good idea. Thanks for sharing this.
You’re welcome!!
My husband would LOVE this one!
It made an amazing reuben sandwich the next day too.
My husband says, “That sounds wonderful!”
I use whatever comes in the bag. They never have the same weight in the bags when I buy them. You can put whatever amount you want on the casserole. I like a lot so I used the entire corned beef and remove the fat.
Thanks 🙂
You’re welcome! Some people even buy it from the deli but I want real corned beef! Lol
What size is the Corned Beef?
Looks delicious. I’m a big fan of corned beef so will have to try this out.
It also makes a great reuben with the leftovers. Thank you!
WHOA!!! A real reuben sandwich takes me back to my Bronx days. Your pictures even smell like a good solid reuben. And corned beef. Sometimes in the Bronx you got pastrami instead.
Oh no only corned beef for a great reuben. I love pastrami just not on a reuben.
Inarguably, the Reuben is one of the greatest sandwiches ever. It’s a fact. And, now this to knock down ever other casserole. Divine dish. Thank you for sharing. 😊🙏
You’re welcome and I agree 100%, my favorite too..lol Thank you for your kind words Michael!
Ha ha – the last paragraph is geared to me!
You like Reubens too? OMG when I go out for lunch it is the only thing I order if it’s on the menu!!! My hubby doesn’t eat them so I had an entire 9×13 casserole to myself. It froze and reheated so well. I was thrilled because my husband uses rye bread with seeds that is so good. I stole 2 pieces and microwaves the frozen piece of Reuben and and it made the BEST sandwich.
Oh I believe it – it sounds really tasty and, as I was looking at the recipe, I was calculating that I would for sure save a piece or two for the next day for a sandwich. 🙂
Must try it soon! sounds great.
Thanks so much!
This looks absolutely delicious!
I don’t know what was better, the casserole or using the casserole to make reuben sandwiches with the leftovers!!! Thanks so much Carly.❤
YUM!
A Corona lockdown home deli treat.
OMG yes!!!! I had an entire 9 x 13 pan all for myself…yes I did! I ate one piece as a casserole for 2 days then froze the rest and I am still making Reuben sandwiches every 3 or 4 days….lol Nobody else likes Reubens here!
Thank you!
Oh, that looks so yummy! I love coming to this blog and finding new recipes I’ve never seen or heard of before! It definitely widens the variety!
I still have a few pieces in the freezer. They were just as good after I froze them. I made a reuben sandwich with the frozen ones. So good!!! Thank you Cherie. ❤
Thanks for sharing this casserole. I will be making this again as I froze the leftovers in single serving pieces and made reuben sandwiches with them. They were as good as any restaurant!
This looks amazing!
It tastes it too…lol This is my favorite corned beef recipe. Thank you so much!
This looks amazing, Diane! It would be great for dinner or brunch.
Thank you Kellye! ❤️
Now I wish I had bought a corned beef just to make this casserole. Next year for sure!
My husband ran to the store today to see if he could grab me 2 more corned beef, however, I don’t like the flat cut and that was all they had. 😩
Figures, huh? One year I bought two and kept one for the freezer. It was just as good the next time around. Last year I bought a brisket and “corned” it myself but too cheap this year.
I get a brisket ever year with our beef but I have a recipe I love to make using it so I don’t make corned beef with it.
I love brisket. You can do so much with it. However, in the grocery stores it is very expensive. Yet, it is traditionally a cheap cut of meat. Go figure!