Description
Warm, flaky crescent dough cradles classic Reuben sandwich flavors in this hearty Reuben Crescent Bake. Melted Swiss cheese, tender corned beef, and tangy sauerkraut merge into one irresistible comfort dish that brings comfort straight to your dinner table.
Ingredients
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Proteins and Meats:
- 0.75 pound corned beef (thinly sliced, cooked)
Cheese and Dairy:
- 8 slices Swiss cheese (for layering)
- 1 egg white (beaten, for brushing the top crust)
Other Ingredients:
- ¾ cup sauerkraut (squeezed dry)
- ⅓ cup Thousand Island dressing (for sauerkraut mixture)
- 8 ounces refrigerated crescent roll dough (one tube)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly oil an 8×8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Blend sauerkraut with Thousand Island dressing, creating a tangy, creamy mixture that will enhance the flavor profile.
- Carefully unfold the crescent roll dough, gently pressing the perforations to create a smooth, seamless sheet for the base layer.
- Carefully line the prepared baking dish with the first dough sheet, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom surface.
- Partially bake the bottom crust for 8-10 minutes until it develops a light golden hue and slight crispness.
- Construct the first cheese layer using Swiss cheese slices, then add a generous spread of corned beef across the prebaked foundation.
- Evenly distribute the sauerkraut and dressing mixture over the corned beef, creating a uniform coverage.
- Complete the filling with the remaining Swiss cheese slices, building a rich and savory interior.
- Transform the second dough portion into a top crust by smoothing out perforations and rolling to fit the dish dimensions.
- Gently drape the top crust over the layered ingredients, meticulously sealing the edges to prevent filling from escaping.
- Brush the surface with beaten egg white to achieve a glossy, golden-brown finish during baking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese melts completely and the crust turns a rich, appetizing golden color.
- Allow the bake to rest for 5 minutes, enabling the filling to set and making slicing easier and neater.
Notes
- Quick Preparation: This Reuben Crescent Bake transforms classic deli sandwich flavors into an easy, crowd-pleasing casserole that takes less than an hour to create.
- Smart Dough Technique: Pinching crescent roll seams creates a seamless, flaky crust that perfectly holds delicious corned beef and melty Swiss cheese layers.
- Serving Tip: Allow the bake to rest for 5 minutes after baking to help ingredients set and make slicing cleaner and more precise.
- Temperature Matters: Prebaking the bottom crust ensures a crispy base that won’t become soggy from sauerkraut’s moisture.
- Egg White Magic: Brushing the top crust with beaten egg white creates a gorgeous golden-brown sheen and adds a subtle shine to the dish.
- Make-Ahead Potential: Assemble the bake earlier in the day and refrigerate, then bake just before serving for convenient meal planning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 25mg