Description
Layered Reuben Casserole Bake is a cheesy, tangy, and comforting dish that combines classic deli flavors with easy casserole convenience. With rye bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, homemade Thousand Island dressing, and Swiss cheese, it’s a weeknight winner or potluck favorite.
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 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
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, grated onion, relish, and smoked paprika to create Thousand Island dressing.
3. Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
4. Layer rye bread cubes evenly in the dish.
5. Add chopped corned beef over the bread.
6. Drizzle Thousand Island dressing evenly over the beef layer.
7. Top with a layer of well-drained sauerkraut.
8. Sprinkle Swiss cheese evenly on top.
9. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
10. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
– No need to toast the bread beforehand—it softens and crisps perfectly while baking.
– Drain sauerkraut very well to avoid excess moisture.
– You can prep the casserole up to a day in advance and refrigerate before baking.
– Leftovers reheat well in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
– Try Gruyère or mozzarella as Swiss cheese substitutes.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American