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Reuben Dip

Reuben Dip is a party-friendly rendition of the classic corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut sandwich. It's cheesy, savory, and decadent atop rye bread toasts. Whether you whip it up for game day or game night, it's sure to impress!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 287 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces (225 grams) Jarlsberg or Swiss cheese shredded
  • 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese at room temperature
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup (150 grams) drained sauerkraut
  • 4 ounces (115 grams) corned beef chopped
  • ¼ cup (40 grams) minced dill pickles
  • 1 tablespoon Heinz chili sauce or ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds lightly crushed in a mortar with a pestle or in a spice grinder
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Cocktail rye bread or regular rye bread slices (halved) toasted, for serving

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine the shredded cheese, cream cheese, and mayonnaise in a medium bowl until smooth. Stir in the sauerkraut, corned beef, pickles, chili sauce, caraway seeds, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Spread the mixture in an attractive shallow baking dish. (At this point, the dip can be baked immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days before baking.) Bake until bubbly and lightly browned on top, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve the dip hot with the rye toasts.

Notes

  • Use any kind of Swiss cheese or even Jarlsberg cheese here. Just make sure you shred it yourself on the large holes of a box grater. Avoid using pre-shredded cheese, which contains anti-caking agents and won't melt as smoothly in the dip.
  • If you can find cocktail rye bread, it will be perfect for serving this Reuben dip! I find it impossible to find, however, so I usually opt for regular sized rye bread, or better yet marble rye. Cut the regular sized slices in half so they are closer in size to cocktail rye, and lightly toast the slices before serving.
  • Try using leftover Reuben dip as a filling for the most tremendous grilled cheese sandwich! You'll want to use rye bread of course.
  • Variation: Reuben Canapes - For a more polished presentation, spread the dip mixture on about 30 slices of cocktail rye bread (untoasted) and arrange them on two large rimmed baking sheets. Bake in a 300°F oven until the topping is melted and a bit crusty and the bread is toasted, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through. Garnish the canapes with halved cornichons before serving.
  • Adapted from Beer Bites

Nutrition Information

Calories 287kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 628mg (26%) Potassium 48mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 287

% Daily Value*

Calories 287kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 628mg 26%
Potassium 48mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.