Description
Classic Reuben Dip nestled inside a rustic rye bread bowl blends corned beef, Swiss cheese, and tangy sauerkraut. Hearty Irish-American flavors merge into a crowd-pleasing appetizer you can savor with friends during game day or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped corned beef
- 2 cups (473 ml) shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup (226 g) sauerkraut, well-drained and patted dry
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) Thousand Island dressing
- 1 round loaf of rye bread
- Chopped fresh parsley or caraway seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and position the rack in the center for optimal heat distribution.
- Bread Transformation: Carefully hollow out the rye bread loaf, creating a sturdy vessel with a one-inch border. Cube the removed bread for later use as dipping pieces.
- Dip Assembly: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, Swiss cheese, corned beef, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture reaches a smooth, homogeneous texture.
- Baking Process: Transfer the prepared dip into the hollowed rye bread bowl, placing it on a baking sheet. Slide into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and bubbling edges that indicate complete heating.
- Serving: Remove from the oven and allow a brief cooling moment. Present immediately, inviting guests to scoop the molten dip using the reserved bread cubes or accompanying vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Bread Bowl Integrity: Carve the rye bread carefully, ensuring a sturdy one-inch border to prevent structural collapse during baking.
- Temperature Precision: Monitor oven heat closely at 375F to achieve golden-brown top without burning the delicate dip surface.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Blend cheeses at room temperature for smoother, more consistent melting and creamy texture.
- Sauerkraut Moisture Control: Drain sauerkraut thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the dip watery or separating during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg