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Reuben Casserole Recipe Easy Weeknight Comfort Dinner

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Reuben Casserole is a comforting casserole recipe that combines all the classic flavors of a Reuben sandwich. Perfect for an easy dinner or family meal on weeknights, it brings delicious comfort food to your table ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease an 11×7 inch or 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Cut four rye bread slices into 2 inch cubes and spread them evenly at the bottom of the dish.
  3. Process the remaining 2 slices in a food processor until they become fine breadcrumbs and keep aside.
  4. Add half of the pastrami over the cubed bread layer.
  5. Spread sauerkraut, chopped dill pickles, and one teaspoon of caraway seeds evenly over the pastrami.
  6. Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded Swiss cheese over the sauerkraut layer.
  7. Arrange the remaining pastrami on top and press down gently to compact the layers.
  8. Top with the remaining 2 cups of Swiss cheese and the last teaspoon of caraway seeds.
  9. In a bowl, mix the milk, beaten eggs, thousand island dressing, and yellow mustard until well combined.
  10. Pour this mixture evenly over the casserole.
  11. Sprinkle the prepared rye breadcrumbs atop the entire casserole.
  12. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  13. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes once removed from the oven before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end

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