Classic Reuben Bake with Corned Beef,

Classic Reuben Bake with Corned Beef

🧀 Classic Reuben Bake with Corned Beef

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes

🍳 Cook Time: 30–35 minutes

🍽️ Serves: 6–8

📝 Ingredients:

• 1 lb corned beef, thinly sliced or chopped

• 1 cup sauerkraut, drained and patted dry

• 8 slices rye bread, cubed

• 2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded

• 1 cup Thousand Island dressing (or Russian dressing)

• 4 large eggs

• 1 ½ cups milk

• 2 tbsp butter, melted (for topping)

• 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional, for that classic rye flavor)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Cooking spray or butter, for greasing

🥄 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Layer the casserole:

   • Spread half of the cubed rye bread on the bottom of the dish.

   • Layer with half of the corned beef, then half of the sauerkraut, and half of the Swiss cheese.

   • Repeat the layers with the remaining bread, beef, sauerkraut, and cheese.

3. Mix the custard:

   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Thousand Island dressing, a bit of salt and pepper, and optional caraway seeds.

   • Pour the mixture evenly over the casserole layers.

4. Rest (optional):

   • For best results, let the casserole sit for 15–30 minutes to soak up the custard before baking (or cover and refrigerate overnight if prepping ahead).

5. Bake:

   • Drizzle the melted butter over the top.

   • Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.

6. Serve:

   • Let it cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, with extra Thousand Island on the side if desired.