Description
Savory reuben bake brings classic deli flavors into a comforting casserole that celebrates hearty American cuisine. Melted Swiss cheese, tender corned beef, and tangy sauerkraut create a delightful dish that satisfies deep deli cravings with each mouthwatering bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) corned beef, thinly sliced or shredded
Bread and Dairy:
- 8 slices rye bread, cubed
- 2 cups (226 grams) grated Swiss cheese
Condiments and Extras:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Thousand Island dressing
Instructions
- Warm the culinary workspace by setting the oven to 350°F and thoroughly coating a baking vessel with a thin lubricating layer to ensure effortless food release.
- Transform the rye bread into rustic, bite-sized cubes using a sharp knife, creating irregular geometric pieces with textured edges.
- Deconstruct the corned beef into delicate, wispy shreds or translucent slices that will distribute evenly throughout the dish.
- Carefully cleanse the sauerkraut under cool running water, gently pressing to remove excess brine and ensure a balanced moisture level.
- Construct the first architectural layer by positioning half of the rye bread cubes as a foundational landscape across the greased baking surface.
- Cascade the shredded corned beef over the bread foundation, creating a uniform carnivorous blanket that covers every crevice.
- Distribute the drained sauerkraut uniformly, allowing its tangy essence to weave through the meat and bread layers.
- Generously shower the Swiss cheese across the sauerkraut, creating a molten blanket that will melt into a creamy embrace.
- Drizzle Thousand Island dressing in a rhythmic pattern, ensuring each corner receives a hint of zesty, creamy complexity.
- Replicate the layering process with the remaining ingredients, mirroring the initial architectural design to create a symmetrical culinary composition.
- Shield the creation with aluminum foil, transforming the baking dish into a protective sanctuary that will gently coax the flavors into harmonious union.
- Slide the protected dish into the preheated oven, allowing 25-30 minutes for the ingredients to meld, bubble, and transform into a golden, aromatic masterpiece.
- Extract the bake from the oven, permitting a brief moment of cooling to allow the layers to settle and flavors to stabilize before slicing into elegant squares for serving.
Notes
- Ensure bread cubes are similar in size for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Thoroughly drain sauerkraut to prevent excess moisture from making the bake soggy and losing crisp edges.
- Choose high-quality corned beef for richer flavor and more tender meat in the final casserole.
- Consider using gluten-free rye bread or alternative bread for individuals with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg