Reuben Dip: the creamy, easy dip recipe rich in Reuben sandwich flavors
If you love a Reuben sandwich, you’ll love this Reuben dip based on its classic flavors! This is an easy dipping sauce recipe that makes a perfect appetizer. It tastes just like a deconstructed Reuben sandwich—cheesy, creamy, and full of flavor!
To make it, you’ll need cream cheese, corned beef, sauerkraut, Greek yogurt, and Thousand Island salad dressing. Mix together, bake, and enjoy with your favorite add-ons.
We like it with rye bread, whole-grain crackers, lightly toasted pumpernickel bread, celery sticks, or cucumber slices—but you can enjoy it with whatever you want! You’ll love getting the flavor of a Reuben sandwich in each bite!
Reuben Dip Ingredients
Corned beef – use deli corned beef; in a pinch, canned corned beef will also work.
Sauerkraut – make your own or use canned sauerkraut.
Thousand Island dressing – use store-bought dressing or make your own.
Cheese – Swiss cheese adds flavor and gives a nice cheese pull.
How To Make Reuben Dip
This recipe couldn’t be easier. Mix together the ingredients and bake until bubbly! As easy as that!
What To Serve With Reuben Dip
Serve the Reuben Dip with rye bread, whole-grain crackers, lightly toasted pumpernickel bread, celery sticks, or cucumber slices.
Tips
Make sure to drain the sauerkraut well to prevent it from going soggy.
You can prepare the dip up to 3 days ahead and store it in the refrigerator. Just make sure to put it in an airtight container.
Reuben Dip Variations
To make it on the stovetop, mix the corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and Thousand Island dressing in a saucepan on the stove. Cook over medium heat until hot and all the cheese has melted.
To make it in the slow cooker, add the corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and salad dressing in a crockpot and cook on HIGH for 2 – 3 hours or LOW for 4 – 6 hours.
If you want to use your broiler, follow the recipe, then place it under the broiler for a few minutes until bubbly.
You can make the Reuben Dip with pastrami too! It will have a slightly smoked flavor, and will be delicious!
Make it healthier by using reduced-fat cheese and cream cheese.
How To Store Reuben Dip
Cover leftover dip with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C. Grease an oven-safe dish with butter or spray with cooking spray.
Coat a pie plate or oven-safe skillet with non-stick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Greek yogurt, and Thousand Island salad dressing and mix well.
Pour into the oven-safe dish and bake for 15 minutes.
Serve with crackers or chips.
Notes
A pie plate or 9-inch cast-iron skillet will work well with this recipe!
