Reuben Casserole Recipe Easy Keto Casserole

What Makes Reuben Casserole So Great?

Fast. Enjoy this tasty casserole in under 30 minutes.Easy. Make the dressing, layer the ingredients, and bake.Low Carb. Only 6 net carbs per serving.Gluten-free. No need to worry about finding allergy-friendly bread for a sandwich when you can skip the bread completely.

The thing about Reubens, in all their drippy, messy, tasty goodness though? Is that classic rye bread. Terribly tasty, entirely not keto or low carb. Ever since I started eating low carb though, one of the things I’ve learned is that it really is all about the insides of the sandwich anyway. That’s where ALL the flavor is at. So making a baked Reuben casserole is fairly easy, really. This is how you can take all the flavor of a Reuben sandwich, but make it low carb.

How Did The Reuben Get Its Name?

As I was looking up the origins of a Reuben sandwich, I was surprised to discover that there was once an actual Reuben’s Deli in New York. Mr. Arthur Reuben used to name sandwiches for the famous celebrities that ate at this restaurant. So I guess it’s only fitting that we now have a sandwich named for Reuben himself.

Do You Use Pastrami or Corned Beef in a Reuben?

If you’re anything like me, you have no idea about the difference between Pastrami and Corned beef. All I know is, that they are both beef, they’re both cured, and they’re both delicious. I also know that using both together in a Reuben makes an already delicious dish even better. If you really must know, the biggest difference is that both cuts are brisket but Pastrami is a little fattier cut than corned beef. They’re both brined. But corned beef is boiled, and pastrami is smoked. I suggest using half and half of each as I did in this Reuben Casserole recipe.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For The Casserole

Pastrami, thinly slicedCorned BeefSauerkrautSwiss Cheese, slicedCaraway seeds

For the Russian dressing

MayonnaiseLow Sugar KetchupOnionsLouisiana Hot SauceSmoked Paprika

How To Make a Baked Reuben Casserole Recipe

In a 9-inch round cake pan, layer most of the pastrami and corned beef.
Spread with drained sauerkraut. Then, sprinkle with caraway seeds. You can also use sauerkraut with caraway seeds.
Spread the dressing on top of the sauerkraut.
Spread a few more slices of pastrami and corned beef. You are doing this to keep the cheese and the dressing from making a melty mess. Although, it WOULD be a very tasty mess!
Use some kind of good melting cheese, like Swiss cheese.
Bake the casserole and then slice. You will have a lot of sauce at the bottom. If you are not doing low carb, you can use bread at the bottom. If you are low carb but still want bread, I’d use this Sola bread at the bottom.
If you can let the casserole rest for 10-15 minutes, a lot of that sauce gets absorbed back in. Otherwise, just drizzle it on your casserole and enjoy.

Watch the Video on Making This Keto Casserole

What To Serve With Reuben Casserole

When you’re searching for the right thing to eat with Reuben Casserole, you should think of things you would normally eat with a Reuben sandwich. If you’re choosing this recipe because it’s low carb, you might be struggling to think of something other than chips or french fries to pair with it. Here are a few things that will pair well with it while still keeping the carbs low:

Keto Cheese MuffinsLoaded Broccoli SaladBrussels Sprouts with BaconInstant Pot Green Beans with BaconLoaded Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Can You Freeze It?

Properly frozen, Reuben casserole can typically be stored in the freezer for up to 2-3 months without a significant loss of quality. When you’re ready to enjoy it, simply thaw the frozen portions in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat in the oven or microwave until heated through.

Other Low Carb Casseroles You Might Enjoy

Tacos de Alambre makes an easy casserole dish as well. Try this super easy Low Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole made with rotisserie chicken.This Bacon Jalapeno Mac and Cheese Casserole is another great low carb casserole when you’re craving something creamy.This Chicken Broccoli Casserole is a delectable take on a casserole classic! This recipe uses rotisserie chicken so it’s crazy quick and easy to make!

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So the next time you’re craving a hot Reuben sandwich, save yourself the carbs and make this Reuben Casserole instead. Make sure you share the recipe with your friends on Facebook and Pinterest so they can try it too.