Description
Comfort meets classic deli flavors in this Reuben Crescent Bake, blending corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese in a flaky pastry embrace. Hearty ingredients meld together, promising a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) corned beef, sliced or shredded
Bread Base:
- 2 cans crescent roll dough
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
Topping and Filling:
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) sauerkraut, drained well
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) Thousand Island dressing
- 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Carefully spread the first crescent dough sheet across the dish’s bottom, meticulously pressing to eliminate any gaps or seams.
- Create the first flavor layer by evenly distributing Swiss cheese, followed by a robust layer of corned beef, then generously spread sauerkraut.
- Drizzle Thousand Island dressing across the initial layers, ensuring complete coverage.
- Add another portion of Swiss cheese for enhanced richness and flavor complexity.
- Gently unfurl the second crescent dough sheet over the layered ingredients, carefully sealing the edges to create a complete enclosure.
- Whisk an egg and delicately brush the top surface for a golden, glossy finish.
- Sprinkle caraway seeds across the surface for an aromatic touch, if desired.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust transforms into a deep golden brown and appears fully puffed.
- Remove from oven and allow the bake to rest for 5 minutes, enabling the layers to set.
- Slice into square portions and serve while warm, capturing the dish’s optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Select high-quality corned beef from the deli for the most authentic flavor and tender texture.
- Drain sauerkraut thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the crescent dough soggy.
- Customize the dish by using gluten-free crescent rolls for a celiac-friendly version or swap corned beef with pastrami for a slight flavor variation.
- Add a light sprinkle of rye seasoning or extra caraway seeds on top for enhanced traditional Reuben sandwich flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 404 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg