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Homemade Reuben Bake

Name: Homemade Reuben Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 slices rye bread; 2 cups corned beef, thinly sliced or shredded; 2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded; 1 ½ cups sauerkraut, drained; 1 cup Thousand Island or Russian dressing; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Ingredients

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8 slices rye bread
2 cups corned beef, thinly sliced or shredded
2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
1 ½ cups sauerkraut, drained
1 cup Thousand Island or Russian dressing
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
Cut rye bread into cubes and arrange half in the dish.
Layer half of the corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and dressing over the bread.
Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes; then remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Let the bake rest to firm the interior for cleaner slices. Drain sauerkraut very well to avoid a soggy texture.

Author: Sam Razal
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: None

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 70mg