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 thatβs as simple to make as it is satisfying.
Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper to create the custard base.
Spread half of the toasted rye bread cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish.
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.
Sprinkle half of the caraway seeds evenly over the layer.
Repeat the layers with the remaining bread cubes, sauerkraut, corned beef, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing, and caraway seeds.
Pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the assembled casserole, ensuring it soaks into all layers.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Calories |
3829 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 242.7 g | 311% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.6 g | 483% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1159 mg | 386% | |
| Sodium | 12415 mg | 540% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 220.6 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.3 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.8 g | ||
| Protein | 195.8 g | 392% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 2764 mg | 213% | |
| Iron | 25.8 mg | 143% | |
| Potassium | 2848 mg | 61% | |
*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.