An Easy Reuben Casserole Recipe: Step By Step Instructions

This easy Reuben casserole features all the classic ingredients of a Reuben sandwich – sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, Swiss cheese, pastrami, and rye bread in the form of a hearty casserole that comes together start to finish in 30 minutes or less.

Easy Reuben Casserole Recipe

I was thumbing through a book of recipes from Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church when I stumbled upon this Reuben Bake recipe. It actually comes from the mom of my best childhood friend. The first thing that caught my eye is the fact that is takes the deliciousness of a Reuben Pastrami sandwich and turns it into casserole form.  Secondly, I know that Diana is a great cook and wouldn’t lead me astray.

Are you familiar with the ingredients of a Reuben Sandwich? It’s typically a grilled sandwich on Rye bread with either pastrami or corned beef, Russian or Thousand Island dressing, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut.  The tang of the kraut balances out the sweetness of the dressing and the saltiness of the meat. Essentially, it’s a match made in heaven, and this Reuben Pastrami Casserole is no exception.

Ingredient List

• Sauerkraut
• Shredded Swiss Cheese
• Thousand Island Dressing
• Deli Pastrami
• Rye bread
• Butter
• Dried Parsley

How to Make Reuben Casserole

Step by Step Instructions

1. Layer drained sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing, pastrami, and then the remaining cheese in a prepared 10 inch baking dish or casserole dish.
2. Toss rye bread cubes with melted butter and dried parsley. Sprinkle over top the casserole.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes covered with foil, and then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes uncovered.

For the full Reuben Casserole with Sauerkraut recipe, scroll to the bottom of this page. 

Recipe FAQS

• If someone in your family has unhappy feelings about Rye bread, try swapping for Sourdough.
• The original recipe for Reuben Casserole calls for Monterrey Jack cheese. Feel free to swap it for Swiss cheese.
• Use margarine instead of butter if that’s all you have.
• I love shredding my own blocks of cheese using a food processor with a grater blade. The cheese melts much better than the pre-shredded variety; but in a pinch, the bagged kind will work just fine.

What to serve with reuben casserole?

Serve a green vegetable such as broccoli, green salad or green beans with your casserole.

Other Casserole Recipes to Try

Casseroles are found on our dinner table quite often. Try some of these favorites:

• Crock Pot Enchilada Casserole
• Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole
• Kentucky Southern Squash Casserole
• Leftover Ham and Noodle Casserole
• Meatball Sub Casserole

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