Description
A warm, creamy dip featuring all the classic flavors of a Reuben sandwich, perfect for parties or game day. This Hot Reuben Dip combines cream cheese, corned beef, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing, sour cream, and sauerkraut into a savory, irresistible appetizer served with rye toast, pretzels, or fresh veggies.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 pound sliced corned beef or pastrami, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 8 ounces Swiss cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup sauerkraut, squeezed well to drain
For Serving
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
- Rye toast or rye crackers
- Pretzels
- Celery, radishes, cucumbers, or carrots, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Meanwhile, soften the cream cheese to room temperature, chop the corned beef or pastrami into bite-sized pieces, grate the Swiss cheese, and squeeze the sauerkraut thoroughly to remove excess moisture.
- Mix the Dip. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped corned beef or pastrami, grated Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing, sour cream, and drained sauerkraut. Stir well until the mixture is evenly combined and creamy.
- Transfer to Baking Dish. Spoon the dip mixture into an oven-safe baking dish, smoothing the top evenly with a spatula.
- Bake the Dip. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly and the cheese has melted completely.
- Garnish and Serve. Remove the dip from the oven and sprinkle chopped parsley on top for a fresh, colorful garnish. Serve immediately with rye toast, rye crackers, pretzels, and fresh vegetable sticks like celery, radishes, cucumbers, or carrots for dipping.
Notes
- Use well-drained sauerkraut to prevent the dip from becoming watery.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of black pepper or a dash of smoked paprika.
- Substitute Thousand Island dressing with Russian dressing if desired for a tangier taste.
- This dip is best served warm, so keep it heated until ready to serve.
- Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated; reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 184 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 476 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg
