This hot Reuben Dip made with corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese is a fun way to turn the Reuben sandwich into an easy party snack.
If you love the flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich, then you’ll love this hot Reuben dip. This cheesy dip has corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing, and cream cheese. It’s ready in less than 30 minutes in the oven, or you can make it in the slow cooker! The hearty dip is a crowd favorite for game day or holidays like St Patrick’s Day.
Why You’ll Love This Hot Dip
- It Tastes Like Your Favorite Sandwich – If you love Reuben sandwiches, you’ll love this dip! It combines all of the classic Reuben ingredients, like corned beef and sauerkraut, with cream cheese to make a delicious hot dip.
- Ready In Less Than 30 Minutes – This dip combines 6 simple ingredients into a great appetizer for parties or tailgates.
- Perfect for Parties – Whether it’s game day, a backyard barbeque, or St Patrick’s Day, this dip is a great way to feed your guests.
Ingredients for Reuben Dip
- Corned Beef – This salt-cured beef brisket is thinly sliced for sandwiches or other recipes. It’s available pre-sliced in the refrigerated deli section at grocery stores. The deli counter also slices corned beef for customers.
- Swiss Cheese – This cheese has a mild flavor. It’s a little nutty and a little tangy. It’s a great cheese for sandwiches and a must for this dip.
- Thousand Island Dressing – A flavorful salad dressing is made with mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice (among other ingredients). It’s tangy and adds so much flavor to the Reuben sandwich and this dip. Russian dressing is similar to Thousand Island, but it doesn’t have the pickles so it is less tangy.
- Sauerkraut – Finely chopped and fermented cabbage adds a depth of flavor to this recipe. It doesn’t call for much, but a little bit goes a long way. Use homemade sauerkraut or purchase jarred sauerkraut at the grocery store.
- Cream Cheese – The consistency of melted cream cheese is ideal for dipping. It enhances the flavor of the other ingredients. Be sure the cream cheese is a room temperature before you start cooking.
- Mayonnaise – Add a little extra tang with some more mayonnaise. You can substitute sour cream for the mayonnaise.
- Crackers (for dipping) – Rye chips or rye crackers are great since a Reuben sandwich is served between slices of rye bread. However, they aren’t always available. Pretzel chips, pita chips, or bagel chips work just as well.
How to Make Reuben Dip in the Oven
This delicious Reuben dip recipe is the perfect appetizer. It combines all of the flavors of the classic sandwich into a delicious dip. It’s easy to make and your guests will love it!
Step One – Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step Two – First, mix cream cheese, mayo, and Thousand Island dressing together in a large bowl. Mix by hand or use an electric hand mixer.
Step Three – Next, add the fresh sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and corned beef to the large mixing bowl and stir to combine it with the cream cheese mixture. Add the mixture to a baking dish.
Step Four – Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes. Then place under the broiler until the top turns golden brown.
Step Five – Serve hot with pretzel chips or bagel chips for dipping.
How to Make It in the Slow Cooker
If you want to skip turning on the oven, make this Reuben Dip in the slow cooker instead! Follow directions two and three above, but combine the ingredients directly in the crock pot. Instead of baking the dip, heat it in the crock pot on low for 1 – 2 hours. Stir every 30 minutes to ensure the dip heats evenly. Serve the dip directly in the crock pot on warm to ensure every bite is hot and delicious!
The biggest difference between cooking in the oven and cooking in the slow cooker is that the dip won’t have the thick, crusty layer of melted cheese on top. But it will stay hot for much longer!
This dip is best served hot, so serve it immediately after heating. The ingredients may be prepared and mixed ahead of time. Store the mixed ingredients in the refrigerator until you’re ready to cook.
How to Store Leftover Dip
Store leftover Reuben Dip in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
For the best flavor, reheat the dip in a baking dish in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Leftovers may also be heated in the microwave for 2 minutes, or until hot.
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Reuben Dip
Equipment
- baking dish
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Thousand Island Dressing
- 1/2 cup sauerkraut
- 1 cup Swiss cheese diced
- 1 cups corned beef diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix cream cheese, mayo, and Thousand Island dressing in a large bowl.
- Add sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and corned beef to the mixing bowl. Stir to combine with the cream cheese mixture.
- Add the mixture to a baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
- Place under the broiler until the top turns golden brown. About 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot with pretzel chips or bagel chips.
