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Reuben Bake

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Enjoy all the comforting flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich in this easy one-dish casserole, featuring layers of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and a buttery rye crumb topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Casserole, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the casserole
  • 1 pound corned beef, thinly sliced (deli-style or home-cooked)
  • 1 16-ounce jar sauerkraut, drained and rinsed Squeeze dry to avoid a watery bake.
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese Gruyère is a flavorful substitute.
  • 1 cup Thousand Island dressing Or Russian dressing; for lighter option, use light mayo + ketchup + pickle relish.
  • 1/2 cup rye breadcrumbs Panko or regular; crushed rye crisps can intensify flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds Optional but classic; swap with caraway-less if you dislike them.

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix the rye breadcrumbs, melted butter, and caraway seeds until evenly moistened.
  3. Reserve about a quarter of the mixture for the top, and press the rest evenly into the bottom of a 9x9-inch (or similar) baking dish to form a light crust.
Layer the filling
  1. Spread half of the thinly sliced corned beef over the breadcrumb base in an even layer.
  2. Pat the drained, rinsed, and squeezed sauerkraut dry and spread half of it over the beef.
  3. Lay 4 slices of Swiss cheese over the sauerkraut, overlapping slightly.
  4. Drizzle about half of the Thousand Island dressing over the cheese.
Repeat the layers
  1. Add the remaining corned beef, then the remaining sauerkraut, the remaining Swiss cheese, and the rest of the dressing on top.
Finish and bake
  1. Sprinkle the reserved breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top.
  2. Bake uncovered for 20–30 minutes, until the casserole is heated throughout, the cheese is melted, and the topping is golden brown.
  3. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing to help the layers set.
Final touches
  1. If you prefer a crisper top, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end, watching closely to prevent burning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 1200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve with extra Thousand Island or Dijon on the side. Pair with classic deli sides: dill pickles, coleslaw, or potato salad.
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