Description
Looking for a delicious dinner idea? Try our savory Reuben Bake for a satisfying meal tonight. Discover a new family favorite dish now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (16 oz/450g) rye bread, cubed (approximately 8 cups)
- 1 pound (450g) sliced corned beef, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups (16 oz/450g) sauerkraut, drained well
- 2 cups (8 oz/225g) Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (8 oz/225g) Russian dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup (4 oz/115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (60ml) pickle juice (from dill pickles)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons (8g) fresh dill, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon (5g) caraway seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, as corned beef is already salty)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Cut your rye bread into 1-inch cubes – don’t worry about making them perfect; the rustic look adds charm to your Savory Reuben Bake. If you’re using the pre-toasting technique mentioned in the pro tips, place two-thirds of the bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast for about 10 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- Step 2: Create the Flavor Base In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Russian dressing, melted butter, pickle juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth and well-combined. This creamy mixture forms the flavor foundation of your casserole, bringing that signature Reuben tang to every bite.
- Step 3: Begin Assembly Spread half of the bread cubes across the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Layer half of the chopped corned beef evenly over the bread, then spread half of the well-drained sauerkraut on top. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of fresh dill and half of the caraway seeds. Top this layer with 1 cup of the shredded Swiss cheese.
- Step 4: Complete the Layers Repeat the layering process with the remaining bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, remaining dill, and caraway seeds. Pour the Russian dressing mixture evenly over the entire casserole, ensuring it soaks into all the layers. Press down gently with a spatula to help the bread absorb the liquid. Finish by sprinkling the remaining cup of Swiss cheese over the top.
- Step 5: Bake to Perfection Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is bubbly. Let your Savory Reuben Bake rest for 5-10 minutes before serving – this helps it set up and makes for cleaner portions.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg