How to make the best Reuben sandwich casserole - This quick & easy recipe is baked in the oven with noodles, rye or pumpernickel bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, and over course, thousand island dressing!
I like Reuben sandwiches. When I was growing up, my mom made Reubens a lot, and we always looked forward to eating them.
I'm not sure why, but my mom always used potato pancakes instead of rye bread. She used a pouch mix to make the potato pancakes, and they were so tasty.
While I loved my mom's potato pancake reubens, making the pancakes is one extra step between me and getting dinner on the table, so we typically just use bread.
But then, we discovered this casserole recipe, and it was a total game changer. Reuben casserole is a lot easier to make than regular Reuben sandwiches for four people, and it tastes just as good. Maybe even better.
So there you have it. We have reuben casserole now instead of sandwiches. Try it. I think you'll love it too.
How to make the best reuben sandwich casserole
First of all, your ingredients matter. I like reubens the way my mom always made them which was using canned corned beef and canned sauerkraut (either home canned or bought in a can at the grocery store). Some people swear by sliced corned beef and bagged sauerkraut. Which you choose will dramatically alter the taste and texture of your finished casserole, so choose carefully. And, if you make this dish and don't like it, you could always go back and try the opposite ingredients and see if you like it better that way.
- Preheat oven to 350º.
- Combine mayo and Thousand Island dressing in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cook the noodles according to package directions.
- Stir together sauerkraut, corned beef and noodles. Add the dressing mixture and mix well.
- Spritz a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray and dump the corned beef mixture into it, smoothing it out evenly in the pan. Cover with bread cubes and Swiss cheese.
- Cover with foil. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.
- Remove foil and broil for 2-3 minutes to toast bread and brown cheese.
Here are a few other recipes you might like:
- Easy Classic Reuben Sandwich (With Gluten-Free Option)
- Pittsburgh Style BBQ Ham Sandwiches
- Cheesy Low-Carb Ham and Cauliflower Casserole
- How to Make Popover Pizza Casserole - Upside Down Pizza Recipe
- Beef Enchilada Casserole
Recipe
Reuben Sandwich Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 cups mayonnaise
- 1 cups Thousand Island salad dressing
- 32 ounces sauerkraut drained
- 1 pounds corned beef shredded (The stuff you buy in a can is already shredded. If using fresh, you will have to shred it yourself or chop it up into small pieces.)
- 1 pounds egg noodles
- 16 ounces Swiss cheese sliced or shredded
- 1 loaf rye bread cut into cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Combine mayonnaise and Thousand Island in a small bowl, set aside.
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain.
- Stir together sauerkraut, corned beef, and noodles. Add dressing mixture, mix well.
- Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray. Add corned beef mixture into a 9x13 baking dish, smooth the top. Cover with bread cubes and Swiss cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes, until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through.
- Remove foil. Broil for 2-3 minutes to toast the bread and brown the cheese.
Summur Braley says
that sounds awesome! my hubby doesn't like ruebens but I bet he would go for this. thanks for the recipe!
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Lisa@blessedwithgrace says
Sounds interesting. I think I am the only person who has never eaten a Reuben sandwich. I think they look great. I really need to try it.
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Martha says
Now that's really different and sounds wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing this on Monday Munchies! 🙂
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Martha says
Now that's really different and sounds wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing this on Monday Munchies! 🙂
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darnold23 says
I posted a reuben casserole sandwich on my blog sometime back that you might enjoy. Let me know if you are interested in it. I would love for you to join me for Crock Pot Wednesday this week. There's a little giveaway going on. Come check out what everyone is offering.
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darnold23 says
I posted a reuben casserole sandwich on my blog sometime back that you might enjoy. Let me know if you are interested in it. I would love for you to join me for Crock Pot Wednesday this week. There's a little giveaway going on. Come check out what everyone is offering.
.-= darnold23´s last blog ..CROCK POT WEDNESDAY Giveaway and Broccoli Cheese Soup =-.
Cole says
That sounds like an interesting casserole! I'll have to try it; thanks for sharing!
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Cole says
That sounds like an interesting casserole! I'll have to try it; thanks for sharing!
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Andrea says
Yummy-Rueben-Pasta-Cheesy goodness!! That's what this sounds like!! I love every ingredient in your recipe. My mouth is watering. Can't wait to try this one!!
Andrea says
Yummy-Rueben-Pasta-Cheesy goodness!! That's what this sounds like!! I love every ingredient in your recipe. My mouth is watering. Can't wait to try this one!!