Cheesy Reuben Crescent Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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8 oz refrigerated crescent roll dough (one tube)
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¾ pound thinly sliced cooked corned beef
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8 slices Swiss cheese
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¾ cup sauerkraut, squeezed dry
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⅓ cup Thousand Island dressing
→ For the Crust
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1 egg white, beaten (for brushing the top crust)
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
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In a small bowl, combine the squeezed dry sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing. Mix well and set aside.
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Unroll the crescent roll dough and divide it in half. On a lightly floured surface, press and pinch the seams together on one half of the dough to create a seamless sheet. Roll it out into a 12-inch square.
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Place the rolled-out dough in the prepared baking dish, covering the entire bottom to form the base crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
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Remove the pre-baked crust from the oven. Layer 4 slices of Swiss cheese over the crust, followed by the corned beef, the sauerkraut-dressing mixture, and top with the remaining 4 slices of Swiss cheese.
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Roll out the second half of the dough on a floured surface, pinching the perforations closed. Roll to a 9-inch square and place it over the layered ingredients, covering the filling completely.
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Seal the edges by pressing the top and bottom crusts together around the perimeter. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg white for a golden finish.
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Return the dish to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the top crust is golden brown.
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Allow the bake to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps the filling set and makes it easier to cut clean slices.
# Notes:
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This Reuben Crescent Bake works well as a main course with a side salad or as an appetizer when cut into smaller squares.
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For best results, make sure to squeeze as much liquid as possible from the sauerkraut to prevent a soggy bottom crust.
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You can prepare components ahead of time, but assemble and bake just before serving for the crispiest crust.