Rapid Reuben Casserole

Discover the ultimate comfort food twist with this *Rapid Reuben Casserole*, a quick and easy baked dish that transforms a classic deli sandwich into a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal. Featuring layers of golden, buttery rye bread cubes, savory corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, creamy Thousand Island dressing, and melty Swiss cheese, this casserole delivers all the bold, satisfying flavors of a traditional Reuben in just 35 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is customizable with optional toppings like caraway seeds for added rye flavor or diced dill pickles for a fresh, zesty garnish. With its irresistible combination of textures and flavors, this casserole is sure to become a go-to recipe for comfort food lovers everywhere.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 slices Rye bread
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 pound Cooked corned beef, sliced or diced
• 1 cup Sauerkraut, drained
• 2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Thousand Island dressing
• 0.25 cup Heavy cream
• 0.25 cup Dill pickles, diced (optional for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds (optional for extra rye flavor)
• 1 as needed Cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Cut the rye bread into bite-sized cubes. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and lightly toast the bread cubes until golden and crispy. Set aside.

Step 3

In the greased baking dish, layer half of the toasted bread cubes evenly on the bottom.

Step 4

Spread the sliced or diced corned beef evenly over the bread layer.

Step 5

Sprinkle the drained sauerkraut over the corned beef, spreading it into an even layer.

Step 6

Top the sauerkraut with half of the Swiss cheese.

Step 7

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Thousand Island dressing and heavy cream. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the baking dish.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining bread cubes on top, followed by the rest of the Swiss cheese.

Step 9

If desired, sprinkle caraway seeds over the top for extra rye bread flavor.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with diced dill pickles if desired, then serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1306.9 grams (1306.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3061

Total Fat 220.20g	282%
Saturated Fat 97.60g	488%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.30g
Cholesterol 778mg	259%
Sodium 8930mg	388%
Total Carbohydrate 113.60g	41%
Dietary Fiber 17.00g	61%
Total Sugars 30.90g
Protein 159.30g	319%

Vitamin D 48IU	240%
Calcium 2238mg	172%
Iron 17mg	95%
Potassium 1479mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.5%

Protein: 20.7%

Carbs: 14.8%