Reuben Meatball Casserole

Get ready to elevate comfort food to a whole new level with this irresistible Reuben Meatball Casserole! Combining the iconic flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich with hearty, homemade meatballs, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser. Savory beef and pork meatballs are nestled atop tangy sauerkraut, layered with creamy Thousand Island dressing, and crowned with gooey melted Swiss cheese. A crunchy topping of buttered rye bread cubes, enhanced with caraway seeds, gives every bite a satisfying texture and a burst of flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a standout dish at potlucks, this casserole is flavorful, easy to prepare, and bursting with deli-style charm. Enjoy the magic of comfort food reimagined!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 14 ounces sauerkraut, drained
• 0.75 cup thousand island dressing
• 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
• 2 cups rye bread, cubed
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1 as needed cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined but do not overmix.

Step 3

Using your hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Place the meatballs in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until partially cooked. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Step 5

Spread the drained sauerkraut evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Drizzle half of the thousand island dressing over the sauerkraut.

Step 6

Arrange the partially cooked meatballs on top of the sauerkraut layer, then drizzle the remaining thousand island dressing over the meatballs.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese evenly over the meatballs.

Step 8

In a medium bowl, toss the cubed rye bread with the melted butter and caraway seeds until the bread is evenly coated. Spread the bread cubes over the cheese layer.

Step 9

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the bread cubes are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Step 11

Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1970.9 grams (1970.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4321

Total Fat 265.30g	340%
Saturated Fat 109.80g	549%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.90g
Cholesterol 1070mg	357%
Sodium 9118mg	396%
Total Carbohydrate 263.10g	96%
Dietary Fiber 34.30g	122%
Total Sugars 55.40g
Protein 245.90g	492%

Vitamin D 129IU	644%
Calcium 2448mg	188%
Iron 29mg	160%
Potassium 2844mg	61%

*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: 54.0%

Protein: 22.2%

Carbs: 23.8%