The Reuben is a perfect sandwich. Savory, tender corned beef, melty Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and zesty Russian dressing are all stacked on caraway seed-studded rye bread. Turning such a masterpiece into a casserole is a no-brainer—it takes everything you love about a Reuben and turns it into a crowd-pleasing, easy-to-assemble dish with layers of cubed pumpernickel-rye bread, chopped corned beef (or pastrami!), and shredded cheese, all with a generous dressing drizzle.
Just like with the sandwich, you can tailor this casserole to suit your tastes. Swap in half of the corned beef for pastrami, or use Thousand Island dressing instead of Russian. Can’t decide between pumpernickel or rye bread? Try a pumpernickel-rye swirl, or use half pumpernickel and half rye. Whatever you do, make sure you make the Russian dressing from scratch. Justin’s recipe features an extra kick from horseradish that’s a great complement to the rich, cured beef. It's well worth the extra few minutes, and it'll really take this dish over the top, we promise! High Pot Stainless Steel
Did you try making this casserole? Let us know how it went in the comments!
pumpernickel-rye bread, cut or torn into 3/4" cubes
corned beef or pastrami, chopped into bite-sized pieces, divided
store-bought or homemade Russian dressing, divided
Swiss cheese, shredded (about 2 1/2 c.), divided
Brooke Caison is the food editor at Delish, where she develops and styles original recipes, writes the weekly membership newsletter, and appears as occasional on-camera talent for Delish's YouTube channel. She's obsessed with the idea of bringing restaurant methods to the home cook with foolproof techniques and organized cooking (like how to safely shuck a clam or tackle a complex baking project). A graduate of ICE, she was previously a line cook, hospitality manager for the opening season of Little Island, and culinary assistant to Top Chef judge and food expert Gail Simmons. Her work has also appeared on Martha Stewart. There's no food she won’t try, but cranberry whipped feta dip has her heart.
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