Crescent Reuben Bake

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Craving the classic Reuben combo—corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing—but don’t feel like grilling individual sandwiches?
This Crescent Reuben Bake delivers all the bold, tangy, melty deli flavors you love in one golden, bubbly casserole wrapped in buttery crescent dough.

Perfect for brunch, game day, or a cozy weeknight dinner—and ready in under an hour.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  •  All the iconic Reuben flavor—no sandwich assembly required

  •  Melty Swiss, tangy sauerkraut, savory corned beef

  •  Just 15 minutes of prep

  •  Feeds 6–8 generously

  •  Not gluten-free, but easily adaptable with GF dough

Ingredients

(9×13-inch baking dish)

Filling

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1 (14 oz) can or bag sauerkraut, well-drained

  • 1 lb (454 g) cooked corned beef, chopped or shredded

  • 1½ cups (6 oz) shredded Swiss cheese

  • ½ cup Russian dressing (or Thousand Island)

  • 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional, but traditional)

Topping

  • 2 (8 oz) tubes refrigerated crescent roll dough

  • 2 tbsp butter, melted

  • Optional: extra Swiss cheese for topping

Pro Tips

  • Drain sauerkraut very well—extra liquid makes the bake soggy

  • High-quality corned beef makes a big difference (deli-sliced works great)

  • Don’t skip the Russian dressing—it’s key to authentic Reuben flavor

Instructions

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