Reuben Bake with Layers of Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, and Swiss Cheese

INGREDIENTS:

For the Bake:

2 cups shredded cooked corned beef (or thinly sliced deli corned beef)

2 cups sauerkraut , drained and rinsed

2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (divided)

1 cup Thousand Island dressing (store-bought or homemade)

8 slices rye bread , cubed (or substitute with pumpernickel or sourdough)

½ cup unsalted butter , melted

1 tablespoon caraway seeds (optional, for added rye bread flavor)

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Preheat Your Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) . Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Step 2: Prepare the Bread Base

In a large mixing bowl, toss the cubed rye bread with melted butter and caraway seeds until evenly coated.

Spread the bread cubes evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the base layer.

Step 3: Layer the Ingredients

Spread half of the shredded corned beef evenly over the bread layer.

Top the corned beef with half of the sauerkraut, spreading it out in an even layer.

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese over the sauerkraut.

Repeat the layers: add the remaining corned beef, followed by the remaining sauerkraut, and another cup of Swiss cheese.

Step 4: Add the Dressing

Drizzle the Thousand Island dressing evenly over the top layer of Swiss cheese …