Craving a Reuben? Give this make-ahead Rueben casserole a try today. You can prep this easy casserole in advance and come home and toss it straight in the oven. A no-fuss lunch or dinner the whole family can enjoy.
This recipe is so delicious, easy, and one that is great to prep in advance if you know you will have minimal time for cooking. My whole family gobbles this simple and affordable dinner right up.
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Reuben Casserole
Corned beef and sauerkraut is always a must for me. If you want something creative and different, whip up this dish tonight for dinner. You will love this recipe.
Can I Use A Different Type of Meat
Can I Use A Different Type of Meat Deli turkey, roast beef, or even ham would be a great alternative. We love serving up with corned beef but feel free to do different meat if you would like.
You could even use leftover turkey from a holiday or ham. It would be a tasty option. I love the tang from the sauerkraut paired with the crescent rolls. The Swiss cheese is the perfect cheese for this recipe.
How To Make
Crescent Roll Crust | In a greased casserole dish add in half the crescent roll making it flattened all over the bottom. Bake as directed in the printable recipe card below.
Cheese and Corned Beef | Layer on the Swiss cheese and corned beef.
Sauerkraut and Dressing | Mix the two together in a bowl and spoon over the mixture in the casserole pan. Top with remaining cheese.
Crescent Roll and Bake | Top with a crescent roll and brush with egg mixture and bake until golden brown.
What To Serve With This Make-Ahead Casserole
Potato soup is one dish that goes well with this. Or pair with some waffle fries for a fun and easy dinner the whole family can enjoy. Or if you are making this for an appetizer go ahead. Just cut into smaller pieces for grab and go appetizer for your crowd.
How To Make This Casserole Ahead of Time
How To Make This Casserole Ahead of TimeThis easy crescent roll recipe is great to make ahead of time. Just prep the whole casserole in the morning, toss in the fridge, and then that night or even tomorrow for lunch bake as directed!
It tastes just as good. The only thing is you don’t want it to sit for too long or it can begin to sog up the crescent roll.
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Make Ahead Reuben Casserole Recipe
Give this make-ahead Rueben casserole a try today. You can prep this easy casserole in advance and come home and toss it straight in the oven. A no-fuss lunch or dinner the whole family can enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 tube crescent roll sheet dough, cut in half
- 8-10 slices swiss cheese
- 1 14 oz can sauerkraut, with liquid pressed out
- ¾ pound sliced deli corn beef
- ½ cup Thousand Island salad dressing
- 1 large egg white lightly beaten
- ½ teaspoon caraway seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
- Lightly place half of the crescent roll sheet in the bottom of the baking dish and
bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. - Remove from the oven and layer half of the cheese slices on top of the crescent rolls. Layer all the corned beef. In a small mixing bowl, mix sauerkraut and dressing together with a spoon and spoon
evenly over the corned beef. - Place the remaining cheese on top and place the remaining half of the crescent roll dough.
- Brush the top of the casserole with egg white and sprinkle with caraway seeds.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the crust is golden brown on the edges and cooked through in the middle. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting. If desired, serve with potato soup.
