Contest Winning Reuben Casserole Food

ZINGERMAN'S REUBEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Sprinkle the corned beef with a little water, wrap it tightly in aluminum foil and steam it in the oven.
• Meanwhile, put the whole loaf of rye bread (unwrapped) into the oven. Bake the bread until the crust is very crunchy, about 15 minutes. Set the bread on the counter and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
• When the rye bread is cool enough to handle place it on a cutting board. Hold the bread knife at a 45-degree angle and cut 12 slices.
• Take the corned beef out of the oven and unwrap it. Spread each slice of bread with Russian dressing. Layer half of the slices with corned beef, sauerkraut and slices of Swiss cheese, then top the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread (dressing-side down).
• Heat 2 large heavy skillets over medium heat. Brush the bread with butter. Put the sandwiches in the pans and weight them with a lid or heat proof bowl topped with something heavy. Cook until the first sides are crisp and golden about 7 minutes then flip the sandwiches. Cook until the second sides are also well toasted and the cheese is melted. Lift the sandwiches onto a cutting board. Cut each in half diagonally and serve.
• Combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce, sour cream, parsley, onion, pickle, lemon juice, horseradish and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl and mix well.

REUBEN BAKE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Unroll one tube of crescent dough into one long rectangle: seal seams and perforations.
• Press onto the bottom of a greased 13X9 baking dish.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
• Layer with half of the cheese and all of the corned beef.
• combine sauerkraut and dressing; spread over beef, top with remaining cheese.
• On a lightly floured surface roll out and press together seam of second tube of crescent dough in a 9X13 rectangle then place over cheese.
• Brush dough with egg white and sprinkle with caraway seeds.
• Bake for 12-16 minutes or until heated through and crust is golden brown.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

REUBEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Spread bread cubes in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread sauerkraut evenly over the bread cubes, then layer beef strips over sauerkraut. Pour dressing over all.
• Spray aluminum foil with cooking spray and use to cover baking dish, sprayed side down. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
• Remove cover, sprinkle with cheese and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

REUBEN LOADED BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Prick the potato skins all over. Bake the potatoes in aluminum foil wrappers until tender, for 45 minutes.
• Remove potatoes from the oven and preheat the broiler. Remove the aluminum foil and slice each potato down the middle, opening slightly. Place on a baking sheet. With a fork scrape out flesh, setting aside for another use. Sprinkle shells with salt and pepper. Divide the pastrami among the halves, then top each with sauerkraut and a slice of cheese. Place the potatoes under the broiler until bubbling and golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Top each half with a dollop of 18,000 Island Dressing, pickled peppers and chives. Serve immediately.
• Combine the sour cream, ketchup, jalapenos, pickles, Dijon, garlic and some salt in a bowl. Stir, taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

REUBEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Put half of the rye bread cubes into a greased 15 x 10 Pyrex.
• Top with the sauerkraut.
• Mix the mayo and Russian dressing together and spoon half on top the sauerkraut.
• Top with 1 cup of the Swiss cheese.
• Top with the corned beef.
• Top with the rest of the Mayo/dressing mix.
• Lastly, top with the remainder of the bread cubes and the remainder of the Swiss cheese.
• Drizzle the melted butter over all.
• Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
• Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes.
• Serve hot -- Enjoy!

TRADITIONAL REUBEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a bowl, mix the thousand island dressing, sour cream, and onion.
• Arrange the dark and light rye bread cubes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, reserving about 1/2 cup each for topping. Layer the bread with sauerkraut and corned beef. Spread the dressing mixture over the corned beef. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese, top with remaining bread cubes, and drizzle with margarine.
• Cover, and bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Uncover, and continue baking 10 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.