Homemade Reuben Bake
A delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing, all baked into a flaky crescent roll crust.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb deli corned beef, chopped
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 1 can refrigerated crescent rolls
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine corned beef, sauerkraut, cheese, and dressing.
- Unroll crescent rolls and press into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Spread corned beef mixture over the crescent rolls.
- Top with remaining crescent rolls.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Popular Questions:
- Can I use leftover corned beef instead of deli corned beef? – Yes, leftover corned beef can be used in this recipe. Just chop it into small pieces before mixing with the other ingredients.
- Is there a substitute for Swiss cheese? – You can use any melty cheese like Gruyere or mozzarella as a substitute for Swiss cheese.
- Can I use regular dressing instead of Thousand Island dressing? – Feel free to use Russian dressing or even a homemade dressing if you prefer.
Helpful Tips:
- For added flavor, try adding a sprinkle of caraway seeds to the corned beef mixture.
- Serve with a side of pickles or coleslaw for a classic Reuben experience.
Expert Secrets:
- To prevent the bottom crescent roll layer from getting soggy, bake it for a few minutes before adding the corned beef mixture.
- For a crispier top layer, brush the crescent rolls with melted butter before baking.