The best thing about the Reuben Crescent Bake recipe is that it’s so easy to make, we sometimes call it the easy Reuben crescent bake for beginners. Just roll out some crescent dough, top it with layers of corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, and pop it in the oven. The easy preparation makes the family friendly Reuben Crescent Bake the perfect meal for a crowd or ensures you have leftovers for another meal.

It’s the best Reuben Crescent Bake recipe because it takes only a few minutes to prepare a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will love.

This recipe takes all the flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich and turns them into a delicious casserole that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s a simple Reuben Crescent Bake meal that replaces the need to make separate Reuben sandwiches for everyone. It isn’t easy to make individual sandwiches that provide the correct portion sizes for light eaters and those with big appetites. The quick Reuben Crescent Bake recipe creates a casserole, allowing you to serve the right portion size for each person at the table.

Plus, it’s perfect for serving a large group of people. You can easily make two batches at once if needed. So go ahead and give this recipe a try – we promise you won’t be disappointed!

If you’re in the mood for a cheesy, delicious comfort food dish, look no further than this Reuben Crescent Bake recipe.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

There are multiple reasons to love our Reuben Crescent Bake recipe, including:

• It is the easiest way to prepare your favorite sandwich.
• It has all the flavor of a Reuben Sandwich wrapped up in a handy crescent roll.
• It provides a healthy meal with sizable portions that serves six people.
• You and your family will enjoy this classic comfort food time and time again.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

The recipe included five simple ingredients:

• Swiss cheese

• Crescent rolls

• Sauerkraut drained
• Thousand Island dressing
• Shaved corned beef deli meat

The Reuben Crescent Bake recipe has tremendous flexibility if you are missing an ingredient or have dietary restrictions. Among the substitutions you can easily make are:

• Swiss cheese: Use Muenster, Provolone, or any cheese you prefer.

• Sauerkraut: Replace with coleslaw or pickles
• Thousand Island dressing: Russian or French dressing, or even mayonnaise, will work

• Corned beef: Use pastrami or turkey as meat substitutes. Vegetarian replacements include seitan, tempeh, roasted beets, mushrooms, or tofu.

How to make Reuben Crescent Bake

Step 1. Place the crescent roll dough onto a lightly floured surface and separate it in half. (The flour keeps the dough from sticking to the surface.)

Step 2. Pinch together the perforated edges of the dough

Step 3. Roll half of the dough out until it is a rectangle about 12 inches long.

Step 4. Place the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicone mat and bake for 10 minutes.

Step 5. Remove the crust from the oven and top with four slices of Swiss cheese.

Step 6. Mix the sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing in a bowl.

Step 7. Place the corned beef on top of the Swiss cheese.

Step 8. Spread the sauerkraut mixture over the corned beef.

Step 9. Top with four more slices of Swiss cheese.

Step 10. Roll out the other half of the dough, and spread it over the mixture, pinching the edges closed around the bottom. Pinching the edges seals the cheese inside the crescent roll and allows the flavors to blend while baking.

Step 11. Bake for 20 minutes longer until the top crescent roll layer is browned.

Tips for Success

The flour keeps the dough from sticking to the surface. Pinching the edges seals the cheese inside the crescent roll and allows the flavors to blend while baking.

Using a silicone mat can be helpful if you plan to prepare the Reuben Crescent Bake in advance. The silicone mat provides more support than parchment, making it easier to transfer it in and out of the refrigerator.

Storage & Reheating

You could prepare it ahead of time and stop before step 11, the final baking. Instead, wrap the prepared food tightly and place it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Before the final baking, allow the Reuben Crescent Bake to warm up to room temperature.

You can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat the Reuben Crescent Bake in the oven at 350°F until warmed through, or microwave individual portions. You can safely freeze the Reuben Crescent Bake for up to 2 months — thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating — though freezing can change the texture of the sauerkraut.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the Reuben Crescent Bake with a variety of side dishes. Potato salad, homemade kettle fries, pickles, tomato soup, and almost any fresh green salad work perfectly with this delicious meal.

Can I make the Reuben Crescent Bake in advance?

You could prepare your Reuben Crescent Bake ahead of time. Following the instructions, but stop the process before the final baking. Wrap your prepared Crescent Bake tightly and place it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Before baking, allow it to warm up to room temperature, then bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.

Notes

The Reuben Crescent Bake is a flexible recipe that you can adapt to your own tastes, creating a dish that tastes like a classic Reuben sandwich from a deli.

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