If you like reuben sandwiches, you have to try this Baked Reuben Dip! It has all of the flavors of the classic sandwich, and is scooped up with rye chips.
Raise your hand if you love a reuben sandwich! This hot Baked Reuben Dip recipe takes all of the sandwich ingredients and turns it into a cheesy, flavorful dip.
I found the recipe in a church cookbook from the 1980s. The original recipe had cheddar cheese in it, which isn’t very reuben-like! So I wrapped in more Swiss cheese, added Thousand Island dressing (a must for a reuben!), and this delightful dip was born.
Best of all, it’s really easy to make!
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Ingredients
- Canned sauerkraut is an easy shortcut for this dish.
- I used sliced deli corned beef (Buddig brand), but you can also use canned corned beef instead.
- Mayonnaise and Thousand Island dressing hold everything together and make the dip extra creamy.
- Swiss cheese is both inside the dip and on top. It gets bubbly in the oven and has a great “pull” to it when you scoop out a bite from the casserole dish!
- Rye crackers are a must for scooping it up. I found them in the cracker aisle of my local grocery store. You can substitute toasted squares of rye bread if you can’t find them.
How to make Baked reuben dip
The one key to this dish is to drain the sauerkraut. And drain it well—no one likes a watery dip!
Along with the sauerkraut, we’ll mix chopped corned beef, mayonnaise, Thousand Island dressing, and half the cheese in a large bowl. Pour into a dish, and top with the remaining cheese.
Bake the reuben dip for 20–25 minutes, or until the dip is browned on the edges and the dip is warmed through.
If you’d like, top it with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color. Serve with rye crackers for scooping it up!
Serving ideas
Since reuben sandwiches are traditionally made on rye bread, rye crackers are perfect for serving with this dip. I used Pinah’s Rye Chips.
If you can’t find rye chips, Pepperidge Farm makes a mini loaf of rye bread. Toast the mini slices in the oven before serving them with the dip.
If neither are available, use your favorite crackers for scooping up Reuben Dip. Triscuits, Wheat Thins, Melba toasts, or an assortment of entertaining crackers will be just as delicious.
For another easy appetizer, try these Crockpot Little Smokies on the side!
📖 Recipe
Reuben Dip
Ingredients
- 1 (14.5 oz) can sauerkraut, well drained
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup thousand island dressing
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 6 oz. cooked corned beef, diced
- To serve: rye crackers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place the drained sauerkraut, mayonnaise, thousand island, 1 cup of Swiss cheese, and the diced corn beef in a large bowl. Gently mix until combined.
- Spread the mixture into a greased 8×8 inch baking dish or 8 inch pie dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of Swiss cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the dip is browned and bubbly. Serve with rye crackers or toasted rye bread for dipping.
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