I’m sneaking in one more reuben recipe as part of Nebraska Week for my American Eats series since reuben sandwiches were invented in Nebraska, after all. (Okay, New York might have a claim as well. It’s a point of contention and nobody can really say.) This easy Reuben dip recipe takes after my crazy popular Philly cheesesteak dip that deconstructs a sandwich and turns it into a fun party dip. Reuben dip is a hot, creamy and savory dip inspired by the flavors of the classic Reuben sandwich. Mine includes chopped corned beef or pastrami, tangy sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream, all mixed together and heated through until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This cheesy dip is the perfect appetizer or party food around St. Patrick’s Day when you are likely to already have leftover corned beef, but you really can serve it any time just by picking up some sliced deli corned beef or pastrami without going to the trouble of cooking an entire corned beef brisket yourself. If you are a fan of the classic Reuben sandwich, this easy-to-make dish is sure to be a hit at your house!
What You’ll Need
Scroll down to the recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
Corned beef Sauerkraut Swiss cheese Thousand Island dressing Cream cheese Sour cream
How to Make Baked Reuben Dip
Slow Cooker Reuben Dip Recipe
To make this in the slow cooker, just dump all of your ingredients into a crock pot and give them a mix. Cook on HIGH for 1 ½ to 2 hours or on LOW for 3 to 4 hours. Stir halfway through until the cheese has melted and the dip is hot.
Tips for Success
Make-Ahead Instructions: You can assemble the dip and cover it with plastic wrap in the fridge for 1 to 2 days before baking right before you want to serve it. You can also assemble and freeze the dip before baking. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking as directed. Use freshly grated cheese: Pre-grated cheese doesn’t melt as well thanks to a powdery coating added to the shreds to keep them from sticking to each other. A little garnish goes a long way: This isn’t the most beautiful food ever, so a little sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley helps liven up the dip and make it look more appealing. Use softened cream cheese: Try to pull the cream cheese out of the fridge an hour before assembling your dip. It mixes in much better when it has had a chance to come to room temperature first.
How to Store Uneaten Dip
Keep any leftover reuben dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can reheat the dip either in the microwave of the oven until hot and melty again. It might separate a bit when reheating, but you can stir it together and it will still be pretty darn delicious. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 2 months. Just thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating and serving.
More Easy Dip Recipes
Smoked Salmon Dip Easy Fruit Dip (only 3 ingredients!) 7 Layer Dip Buffalo Chicken Dip Grilled Mexican Street Corn Dip
Jalapeño Popper Dip
Philly Cheesesteak Dip
Maryland Hot Crab Dip
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