Corned Beef Reuben Casserole Recipe
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Servings:
8 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound rye bread (1 standard loaf), cubed
  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 ½ pound corned beef, chopped
  • 1 cup sauerkraut, drained
  • 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup thousand island dressing
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped, divided
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups crushed potato chips (for topping)
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
  2. Toss the bread with 3 tablespoons of melted butter in a bowl, then spread it evenly on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly toasted. Set aside.
  4. Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons butter.
  5. Layer half the toasted rye bread cubes in the dish. Top with corned beef, sauerkraut, and caraway seeds. Add the remaining bread cubes.
  6. Blend the cream cheese, eggs, thousand island dressing, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  7. Fold in the Swiss cheese and 2 tablespoons of parsley.
  8. Pour the cheese sauce over the casserole.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes until set and golden.
  10. Remove the casserole from the oven and top with crushed potato chips, distributing them evenly across the surface.
  11. Garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley.
  12. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
  13. FAQ:
  14. What is the origin of the Reuben sandwich?
  15. What variations can you make to this Reuben casserole?