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Baked Reuben Casserole

March 8, 2017 by Brandie @ The Country Cook 68 Comments

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5 from 47 votes

Pastrami or Corned Beef?

I actually enjoy both. I believe the traditional Reuben sandwich is made with corned beef. However, my understanding of them both is rudimentary and limited to Wikipedia. 😉  But my basic understanding in their difference is how they are cooked. Corned beef is boiled and pastrami is smoked. They are both brined beforehand. Additional seasoning is also put in that brine (which is basically salt, water and sugar) where it soaks for a long period of time. Then more seasoning is added to the pastrami before it is smoked. They are usually from the same cuts of beef (the brisket cut) but I also read that pastrami can come from other cuts as well. Baked Reuben Casserole

Big ole reuben sandwich!

When I was deciding on whether I wanted to use corned beef or pastrami in this recipe – I decided to go to the deli counter at Kroger and taste test a few. The corned beef they had was decent but the pastrami was way better (in my humble opinion.) So I went with pastrami.

Baked Reuben Casserole

But, of course, you can go with whatever you enjoy in this. It all works! I absolutely love a good Reuben sandwich. This casserole is like a giant, warm Reuben sandwich that you can eat with a fork. So good!Baked Reuben Casserole

Ingredients:
6 slices rye bread (dark or light), divided use
1 pound thinly sliced pastrami or corned beef, divided use
1 (14.5 oz.) can or jar sauerkraut, drained well
4 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided use
2 tsp. caraway seeds, divided use
1 cup chopped dill pickles
1 cup milk
3 large Eggland’s Best eggs, beaten
⅓ cup thousand island dressing
¼ cup mustard
Baked Reuben Casserole

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350f degrees. Spray 11×7 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Take four slices of rye bread and cut them into 2-inch cubes.Baked Reuben CasserolePlace remaining slices of rye bread into food processor and pulse into fine breadcrumbs and set aside.Baked Reuben Casserole

Spread cubed bread into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Baked Reuben Casserole

Cover evenly with half of the pastrami.Baked Reuben CasseroleThen evenly top with drained sauerkraut, chopped pickles and 1 tsp. caraway seeds.Baked Reuben CasseroleSprinkle 2 cups of shredded Swiss cheese on top of sauerkraut layer.Baked Reuben CasseroleNext, top with remaining pastrami. I gently push down to help compact it all a bit.Baked Reuben CasseroleSprinkle remaining 2 cups Swiss cheese and 1 tsp. caraway seeds on top of pastrami.Baked Reuben CasseroleIn a medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, thousand island dressing and mustard.Baked Reuben CasserolePour mixture evenly over the casserole.Baked Reuben CasseroleTop with breadcrumbs.Baked Reuben CasseroleCover with foil.Baked Reuben CasseroleBake for 45 minutes.Baked Reuben CasseroleRemove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes then slice and serve.Baked Reuben Casserole Enjoy!

Baked Reuben Casserole

Baked Reuben Casserole

Baked Reuben Casserole is like a huge reuben sandwich for a crowd! Layers of rye bread, pastrami/corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and a special sauce!
5 from 47 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: reuben casserole
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Brandie @ The Country Cook

Ingredients

  • 6 slices rye bread (dark or light) divided use
  • 1 pound thinly sliced pastrami or corned beef divided use
  • 1 14.5 oz can or jar sauerkraut drained well
  • 4 cups shredded Swiss cheese divided use
  • 2 tsp caraway seeds divided use
  • 1 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • ⅓ cup thousand island dressing
  • ¼ cup mustard

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350f degrees. Spray 11x7 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Take four slices of rye bread and cut them into 2-inch cubes.
  • Place remaining slices of rye bread into food processor and pulse into fine breadcrumbs and set aside.
  • Spread cubed bread into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Cover evenly with half of the pastrami.
  • Then evenly top with drained sauerkraut, chopped pickles and 1 tsp. caraway seeds.
  • Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded Swiss cheese on top of sauerkraut layer.
  • Next, top with remaining pastrami. I gently push down to help compact it all a bit.
  • Sprinkle remaining 2 cups Swiss cheese and 1 tsp. caraway seeds on top of pastrami.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, thousand island dressing and mustard.
  • Pour mixture evenly over the casserole.
  • Top with breadcrumbs.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes then slice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 795mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 13.4mg | Calcium: 341mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Linda says

    November 7, 2018 at 3:48 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve made this 2 times with pastrami and corned beef added a little horseradish sauce to my homemade thousand island dressing. Always double recipe to take to church, just changed it up tonight made a Rachael casserole with turkey breast I had left over.. Personally I like Rachael better. Haven’t eaten yet but I imagine it will be excellent as the other 2 times it got rave reviews..

    Reply
    • Brandie @ The Country Cook says

      November 8, 2018 at 8:39 am

      Yay!! Thanks so much Linda!!

      Reply
  2. Loretta says

    December 3, 2018 at 5:55 pm

    Can this be made in a crock pot?

    Reply
    • Brandie @ The Country Cook says

      December 4, 2018 at 9:29 am

      I’ve never tried it but if you do, please let me know how it turns out for you!

      Reply
  3. Husband does the cooking says

    January 17, 2019 at 8:09 pm

    5 stars
    Followed recipe exactly as written and it came out perfectly, just like the photo.
    If you’re a Reuben lover and a casserole fan, this recipe is for you. This tastes just like a Reuben and is delicious.

    Now I have a go to recipe for left over corned beef.

    Thank you for the recipe, this ones a keeper for sure!

    Reply
  4. Sherri says

    February 27, 2019 at 11:40 am

    5 stars
    This is an amazing casserole !!

    Reply
  5. Jude McFadden says

    March 3, 2019 at 3:20 pm

    Sounds YUM ! Think I will try Bread/ Butter pickles instead

    Reply
  6. Maren says

    March 7, 2019 at 11:49 am

    What kind of mustard is used? Prepared? Yellow or Dijon? Can dry mustard be used? How much?

    Reply
    • Brandie @ The Country Cook says

      March 8, 2019 at 11:53 am

      Hi Maren, not sure if you can see in my photo above but I used regular yellow. However if you have a preference for dijon or brown mustard, feel free to use those. I have never tried this with dry mustard. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Marian says

    March 13, 2019 at 7:51 pm

    I had a similier recipe but it was made with corn beef and the top was mashed potatoes. Can’t find it anywhere. Have you heard of this recipe? if so, can you repost?

    Reply
  8. Linda says

    March 16, 2019 at 12:17 pm

    5 stars
    I don’t have a food processor. Would a blender work or should I ready made bread crumbs/panko?

    Reply
    • Brandie @ The Country Cook says

      March 16, 2019 at 12:44 pm

      Linda, a blender should work 🙂 You just want to make sure the blades are sharp.

      Reply
  9. Ellen B Keating says

    March 17, 2019 at 12:44 pm

    Do you pre-cook the corned beef?

    Reply
  10. Dey says

    March 17, 2019 at 1:59 pm

    5 stars
    Recipe is great and was a family hit! I smoked the corn beef on a green egg first. We liked the pickles in the sauerkraut. Delicious.

    Reply
  11. Lynn says

    April 13, 2019 at 9:20 pm

    5 stars
    Loved the casserole but no way would this fit in an 11X7 dish. This just fit in a 9X13 pan.
    I made croutons in the oven with six slices of rye bread and a bit of olive oil for the bottom and they didn’t get soggy as someone stayed in an earlier post. Also used 3 slices of rye crumbed in food processor on the top. Everyone wanted the recipe after eating it!
    Will be keeping this one, and may never make a sandwich Reuben again. ????

    Reply
    • Brandie @ The Country Cook says

      April 14, 2019 at 11:04 am

      Hi Lynn! Thanks so much for the feedback. I definitely appreciate it!! So glad you liked this recipe 🙂

      Reply
  12. Nancy says

    May 9, 2019 at 9:27 am

    5 stars
    I made this last night and it was so good my husband and I had seconds, and I don’t care for Reuben sandwiches! The only difference was that I used corned beef sliced med-thin from the deli, and slices of provolone cheese instead of swiss. I ran out of provolone so one layer was Muenster cheese. It baked for about an hour, as I had used a glass baking dish and only had the oven @325. Also I only had a tiny can of sauerkraut but it worked out beautifully. It was easy to make. And yummy!

    Reply
    • Brandie @ The Country Cook says

      May 9, 2019 at 9:32 pm

      Hi Nancy! That is SO funny! I don’t really care for Reuben sandwiches either but I really liked this too! So happy to hear you loved it. Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know!

      Reply
  13. Dianne says

    May 26, 2019 at 12:15 pm

    Any way to make this low carb but still as yummy?

    Reply
  14. Mary Wichlei says

    June 3, 2019 at 1:22 pm

    5 stars
    Really Liked this Recipe. The “Sauce” you mix and pour on at the end bakes up really nicely. Definitely will be making it again.

    Reply
  15. Nealy says

    June 25, 2019 at 2:22 pm

    Can this be a freezer meal? If so, would you cook it before or after freezing?

    Reply
    • Brandie @ The Country Cook says

      June 27, 2019 at 6:32 pm

      Hi Nealy, I think it could be although I haven’t tried it. My best guess would be to wrap it up well and freeze before cooking. Then add a few minutes onto the cooking time when you’re ready to make.

      Reply
  16. Mary Beth w says

    June 26, 2019 at 3:24 pm

    5 stars
    So so so yummy

    Reply
    • Brandie @ The Country Cook says

      June 27, 2019 at 6:34 pm

      Yay!! Thank you so much Mary Beth!!

      Reply
  17. Barbara Moran says

    September 24, 2019 at 7:08 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious and quick!

    Reply
    • Brandie @ The Country Cook says

      September 26, 2019 at 10:14 am

      Thanks so much Barbara!

      Reply
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