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This is an amazing dip made with all the great flavors of a classic Reuben Sandwich. Reuben dip is prepared in just five minutes and baked in the oven until hot and bubbly. It’s loaded with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing. Serve it with some rye bread crackers or toasted slices of rye bread. 

Reuben sandwich is my absolute favorite sandwich and carrying those flavors into other recipes is something I do a lot. If you enjoy these flavors as well, make sure to try my Reuben Nachos and Reuben Egg Rolls.

Reuben dip made with all the great flavors of a classic Reuben Sandwich.It's loaded with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing, and served hot.

REUBEN DIP

What is a Reuben Dip? First of all, it’s heaven-sent! It’s a delicious, cheesy combination of cream cheese mixed with corned beef, sauerkraut, shredded Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing. This delicious mixture is baked until hot and gooey.

Even thought this is a perfect St. Patrick’s Day recipe, don’t think that it can’t be served any other time. It’s a wonderful dip to serve at football parties, holidays, or any time you have leftover corned beef.

When I cook corned beef brisket, I often make extra specifically so that I can make this dip. You can easily use homemade corned beef brisket for this dip. Corned beef can either be shredded or diced.

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Amazing Reuben Dip.

HOW TO MAKE REUBEN DIP

Reuben Dip is very simple prepared by mixing ingredients in a bowl and then baking the mixture in a baking dish.

When considering corned beef for this dip, you can use either sliced corned beef from from the deli or cook your own at home. Use this recipe for corned beef in an Instant Pot or corned beef in the oven to cook your own. 

If getting deli sliced corned beef, you can request that it’s shredded. Or, get it sliced and dice it yourself for the dip.

Make sure to squeeze sauerkraut completely or it will make the dip watery. 

Let cream cheese soften on the counter for about 30 minutes before mixing.

Preheat the oven to 350° and lightly grease a baking dish that’s big enough to hold the dip.

In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, diced corned beef, squeezed sauerkraut, shredded Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing until completely combined.

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. 

Add a little more shredded Swiss cheese on top and bake for about 20 minutes. 

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HOW TO MAKE REUBEN IN A SLOW COOKER

Making this Reuben dip in a slow cooker is just as simple as in the oven. 

Mix softened cream cheese, diced corned beef, squeezed sauerkraut, shredded Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing until completely combined.

Grease bottom and sides of the slow cooker lightly and spread the dip mixture. Top off with some shredded Swiss cheese.

Cover and cook on HIGH for 30-45 minutes or on LOW for about 2 hours.

You can serve the dip right in the slow cooker to keep it warm. Just make sure to set it to “warm” setting.

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IS REUBEN DIP GLUTEN FREE?

Yes! This Reuben dip is gluten free. Make sure to check the corned beef package information to make sure it’s gluten free.

While the dip is gluten free, I have not found any rye bread or rye crackers that are gluten free. 

Some gluten free options to serve with this dip include:

Cucumber slices

Celery sticks

Gluten free flatbread crackers

Tortilla chips (they are usually gluten free but check the package)

Gluten free bread crisps

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CAN I FREEZE REUBEN DIP?

Even though freezing Reuben Dip is possible, I do not recommend it. Cream cheese doesn’t stand up perfectly to freezing because it’s high in water content. The texture of the dip after freezing will most likely be grainy and broken down. The dip is best with smooth, creamy texture.

You can prepare this dip a day ahead of time if needed. Just mix the dip and spread the mixture into the baking dish as instructed on the recipe. Then cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Bake when ready for 20-25 minutes. 

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SOME MORE RECIPES:

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Dip

Cajun Shrimp Dip

Beef Taco Dip

Maid Rite Sandwiches

Buffalo Chicken Recipe

Cheesy Bean Dip

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Reuben Dip

Reuben dip is prepared in just five minutes and baked in the oven until hot and bubbly. It’s loaded with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese dip, corned beef, dip, Reuben
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 (Makes about 4 cups)
Calories 282 kcal
Author Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 lb corned beef
  • 1 cup sauerkraut squeezed out
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup Thousand island dressing
  • salt optional
  • 1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese for topping
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 and lightly grease a baking dish big enough to fit the dip. 

  2. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix very well and transfer into the baking dish. 

  3. Spread it evenly in the dish and sprinkle some shredded cheese over the top.

  4. Bake for about 20-25.

Recipe Notes

All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have a slight variation.

Nutrition Facts
Reuben Dip
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 722mg 30%
Potassium 180mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Sugars 3g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin A 11.3%
Vitamin C 12.4%
Calcium 18%
Iron 5.9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Originally published on Will Cook For Smiles on April 25, 2012.

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  3. This looks amazing! MUST pin it! Alhtough I’m not a fan of thousand island dressing, as a whole it might be good, or try it with mayo or cream cheese…

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  8. Lyuba,
    We just love Reuben anything and this dip looks awesome.Hope you have a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  9. Could there be anything better in life then a reuben! This looks amazing! I am off to peek around your blog! I found you show and tell Saturday! Have a great weekend!

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  14. This looks so stinkin’ yummy! SO glad that I found your link on Randee’s Organized Chaos! Would love for you to visit us sometime… I’m your newest follower!

    Blessings!
    -heather
    stringtownhome.blogspot.com

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  16. Came across your post at Mingle Monday and I immediately pinned this! One of my friends brought a similar dip to my house once and I remember eating almost al of it by myself…oops 🙂

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  21. My dad LOVES rubens! I am going to have to make this for him next time I see him. I am pinning it so I can remember. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Link It Up Thursday.

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  22. Love reuben sandwiches, so this dip sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing this recipe. We loved having you join us for our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday.” Please come back again soon. -The Sisters

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  24. Can’t wait to try this… we’re a family of Reuben-lovers! I’m wondering why you didn’t just bake it in the serving bowl (It looks to be ovenproof)- Thanks!

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  25. Hi Lyuba, this sounds fantastic! I love reuben sandwiches and plan to make this soon. Things are hectic this time of year and I was wondering how this would freeze? Also, do you think it would work to cook it in the crockpot? Thanks for sharing this keeper!!

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    • Hi Pat! It would definitely work if you make it in the slow cooker, on low. I honestly can’t help much with freezing as I don’t freeze cooked meals much. I’m not sure how the cream based dip would freeze and then thaw. I’m sorry for not being too much help here.

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  27. I just saw this and it looks wonderful…I have a question about the corned beef, and I didn’t see that anyone else had questioned it…but, it is fresh corned beef that you cook or is it from the Deli ? do you just tear it up with forks.? I am not real familiar with how corned beef comes. HELP..

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    • HI May!
      I’m so sorry I missed your question. I love it with a nice crustini. You can buy them or make them yourself. To make them, just slice French baguette and bake slices in the oven, on a large ungreased baking sheet, at 325 for about 20-25 minutes, until they are crispy. (Depending on how thick you cut the slices.)
      I hope you like it!

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    • Hi Rochelle,
      Sorry for the late response. Yes, I did drain the sauerkraut or it will delude the dip. I hope you enjoy it!!

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  31. SInce St Patricks Day is next week I am going to make this for Thursdays Bunco with the girls and homemade Rye Crackers, Should be yummy!

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  32. Don’t know if this was asked already or not, but could this be made and kept warm in a small crockpot? Would like to make this for a family reunion.

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