Reuben Casserole

All the flavours of a classic Reuben sandwich baked into one dish: rye bread, pastrami or corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and a tangy Thousand Island custard. Hearty, cheesy and easy.

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Course: Main Course

Keyword: corned beef casserole, reuben casserole, reuben sandwich casserole

Cook Time: 45

Resting Time: 5

Servings: servings (estimated, see Note 2)

Calories: 460kcal

Equipment

11x7-inch baking dish
Nonstick cooking spray
Food processor
Medium bowl and whisk
Aluminum foil

Ingredients

6 slices rye bread dark or light, divided
1 pound thinly sliced pastrami or corned beef divided
14.5 ounce can or jar sauerkraut drained well
4 cups shredded Swiss cheese divided
2 teaspoons caraway seeds divided
1 cup dill pickles chopped
1 cup milk
3 large eggs beaten
1/3 cup Thousand Island dressing
1/4 cup yellow mustard

Instructions

Heat the oven to 350°F and spray an 11x7-inch dish with nonstick spray. Cut 4 slices of rye into 2-inch cubes.
Pulse the other 2 slices of rye in a food processor into fine crumbs and set aside.
Spread the bread cubes over the bottom of the dish and lay half the pastrami on top.
Add the drained sauerkraut, chopped pickles and 1 teaspoon of the caraway seeds, then sprinkle with 2 cups of the Swiss.
Layer on the rest of the pastrami and press all the layers down firmly. Top with the remaining 2 cups Swiss and 1 teaspoon caraway seeds.
Whisk the milk, eggs, Thousand Island dressing and mustard in a medium bowl and pour evenly over the casserole. Sprinkle the rye crumbs on top.
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

Swaps: Corned beef works in place of pastrami; dark or light rye both work; provolone or mozzarella can replace Swiss; dill pickle relish can replace chopped pickles; Russian dressing can replace Thousand Island. Caraway can be left out, though the flavour will change.
Servings: The original recipe doesn't give a serving count. 8 servings from an 11x7 dish is our estimate.
Sauerkraut: Drain it really well so the casserole doesn't turn soggy.
Other pan sizes: A 9x13 dish works but gives a thinner casserole that may need less time. For a half batch, use a smaller dish and shorter bake time.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers covered for up to 4 days (it softens the longer it sits), or freeze for 2 to 3 months in a freezer-safe container or bag.
Nutrition: Estimated per serving (based on 8) from the ingredients, using lean deli pastrami. It is high in sodium, mostly from the pastrami, sauerkraut, pickles and cheese.

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