Ohhh yes 😍 Reuben Bake = all the deli goodness with zero sandwich stress. Cheesy, tangy, cozy—perfect for feeding a crowd.
🥪🧀 Reuben Bake (Easy Casserole)
Ingredients
- 1 lb corned beef, chopped (or sliced deli corned beef)
- 2 cups sauerkraut, drained and squeezed dry
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 4–5 cups rye bread, cubed
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- Optional: caraway seeds or fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread bread cubes evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- Layer corned beef over bread.
- Add sauerkraut, spreading evenly.
- Drizzle Thousand Island dressing over the top.
- Sprinkle with Swiss cheese.
- Drizzle melted butter over everything. Add caraway seeds if using.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the top is lightly golden.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Squeeze sauerkraut really well or the bake gets watery
- Toast the rye cubes first for extra texture
- Swap corned beef for pastrami for a smoky twist
- Serve with extra dressing on the side (always a good idea)
🍽️ Perfect With
- Dill pickles
- Simple green salad
- Potato chips or roasted potatoes
If you want, I can give you a slow cooker Reuben bake, keto version, or a crispy crescent-roll crust version that’s dangerously good 😏
