5 Amazing homemade reuben bake Bests
Create the Ultimate Easy Homemade Reuben Bake Casserole. This recipe transforms the classic deli sandwich into a comforting, layered bake perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner. You will layer corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and dressing over rye bread, resulting in a cheesy, tangy, and hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound corned beef, chopped
- 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained well
- 1 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 8 slices rye bread, cubed
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 8 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, gently toss the chopped corned beef and drained sauerkraut together.
- Spread half of the cubed rye bread evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Scatter half of the Swiss cheese over the bread layer.
- Spread half of the corned beef and sauerkraut mixture over the cheese.
- Drizzle half of the Thousand Island dressing over the mixture.
- Repeat the layers: remaining rye bread, remaining Swiss cheese, remaining corned beef and sauerkraut, and the rest of the dressing.
- Brush the top lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with caraway seeds, if using.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden.
- Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before you serve it.
Notes
- Make sure you drain the sauerkraut very well to prevent a soggy bake.
- You can use pastrami instead of corned beef for a slight flavor variation.
- This bake reheats well the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg