Baked Reuben Casserole

Name: Baked Reuben Casserole with Corned Beef and Sauerkraut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 slices rye bread, divided; 1/2 lb thinly sliced corned beef; 1/2 lb thinly sliced pastrami; 1 (14-ounce) can sauerkraut; 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles; 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 2 large eggs; 2 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp dill pickle juice; 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing

Baked Reuben Casserole transforms the iconic deli sandwich into a layered bake of rye bread, corned beef, pastrami, sauerkraut, and melted Swiss cheese held together by a creamy Thousand Island-based custard. The result is a cheesy, tangy comfort dish that captures all the flavors of the original in one dish.

🌍American 🏷️Reuben casserole 🏷️Casserole 🏷️Corned beef 🏷️Pastrami Sauerkraut

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Total

1h

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$22–$36

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Ingredients

6 slices rye bread, divided
1/2 lb thinly sliced corned beef
1/2 lb thinly sliced pastrami
1 (14-ounce) can sauerkraut
1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 large eggs
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp dill pickle juice
1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
Cut 4 slices of rye bread into small pieces and arrange them in a single layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3
Place the remaining 2 slices of rye bread into a food processor and pulse until you have coarse breadcrumbs. Set aside for the topping.
4
Chop the corned beef and pastrami.
5
Layer half of the chopped meat over the bread. Follow with a layer of sauerkraut, then a layer of chopped pickles, and finally the remaining half of the meat.
6
Sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese evenly over the top of the meat layer.
7
In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, beaten eggs, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, and Thousand Island dressing until well combined.
8
Pour the liquid mixture evenly over the entire casserole.
9
Top the casserole with the reserved rye breadcrumbs.
10
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
11
Bake for 35 minutes.
12
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
13
Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Cut rye bread into cubes rather than thin slices—they hold custard better and create a sturdier crumb structure.
Squeeze excess moisture from the canned sauerkraut before layering to prevent a watery casserole.
Whisk the egg and milk mixture thoroughly and let it sit 5 minutes before pouring to ensure even custard distribution.
Don't skip the dill pickle juice in the custard—it amplifies the Reuben flavor and balances the richness of the cheese and meat.

Substitutions

Corned beef + pastrami → smoked turkey or ham (maintains deli-style character)
Swiss cheese → Gruyère or provolone (similar melting properties and tang)
Rye bread → pumpernickel or whole wheat (retains structure; sourdough works but is tangier)
Dijon mustard → whole-grain mustard (coarser texture but same sharpness)