Polish Reuben Casserole

Savor the bold, comforting flavors of a Polish Reuben Casserole, a creative twist on the classic Reuben sandwich in casserole form. This hearty dish layers toasted rye bread cubes with tangy sauerkraut, tender corned beef, gooey Swiss cheese, and a drizzle of creamy Thousand Island dressing for the ultimate comfort food experience. Finished with a custard base and a sprinkle of caraway seeds for that authentic rye bread flavor, this baked casserole is golden, bubbly, and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for a quick dinner or a crowd-pleasing potluck centerpiece, this recipe combines easy preparation with unmistakable deli-inspired flavors that your family and friends will love. Ready in just over an hour, it's a savory showstopper that’s as simple to make as it is satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 slices Rye bread
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 cups Sauerkraut
• 2 cups Cooked corned beef, sliced or shredded
• 2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Thousand Island dressing
• 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds
• 2 Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 as needed Cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Spread the butter on both sides of the rye bread slices and lightly toast them in a pan over medium heat until golden. Cut the slices into 1-inch cubes and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper to create the custard base.

Step 4

Spread half of the toasted rye bread cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

Layer half of the sauerkraut over the bread cubes, followed by half of the corned beef, half of the Swiss cheese, and a drizzle of Thousand Island dressing.

Step 6

Sprinkle half of the caraway seeds evenly over the layer.

Step 7

Repeat the layers with the remaining bread cubes, sauerkraut, corned beef, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing, and caraway seeds.

Step 8

Pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the assembled casserole, ensuring it soaks into all layers.

Step 9

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 11

Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1840.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3828.9

Total Fat 242.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 96.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.8g
Cholesterol 1159.0mg	0%
Sodium 12415.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 220.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.3g	0%
Total Sugars 69.8g
Protein 195.8g	0%

Vitamin D 253.0IU	0%
Calcium 2763.9mg	0%
Iron 25.8mg	0%
Potassium 2847.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.7%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 22.9%