Best Reuben Style Casserole With Pastrami Meatballs Sauerkraut And Barley Recipes

Pastrami-Reuben Casserole image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Meat

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 slices dark pumpernickel bread (or use as much bread slices as needed to cover the bottom of the baking dish) or 8 slices rye bread (or use as much bread slices as needed to cover the bottom of the baking dish)
soft butter
1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, well drained (you may rinse if desired)
1 lb pastrami (cut into strips, can use more or less than) or 1 lb corned beef (cut into strips, can use more or less than)
2 cups thousand island dressing (see my Kittencal's Thousand Island Dressing)
2 cups shredded swiss cheese (can use more) or 2 cups mozzarella cheese (can use more)

Steps:

Set oven to 400°F.
Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
Lightly butter both sides of the bread slices.
Slice in to about 1-1/2-inch cubes then place on a baking sheet.
Bake until semi-crisp, but NOT hard and brown.
Spread the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the sauerkraut over the bread cubes.
Layer the beef strips evenly over the sauerkraut.
Pour the salad dressing completely over the top (you may use more than 2 cups if needed).
Cover with foil and bake 400°F (bottom oven rack) for 20-25 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with shredded cheese and continue to bake UNCOVERED for another 6-8 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Pastrami Reuben Casserole image

Provided by Kathy

Categories Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb deli pastrami, sliced
4 -6 ounces swiss cheese
16 ounces sauerkraut
4 tablespoons thousand island dressing
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dill relish

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a large casserole dish.
Layer slices of pastrami, scrunching to create an uneven layer. You don't want a slab of pastrami.
Drain sauerkraut and layer over the pastrami. Top with cheese.
Bake 15-20 minutes or until cheese melts.
Meanwhile, combine dressing, mayonnaise and relish.
Remove casserole from oven. Top with dressing and serve.