German Reuben Casserole

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 13
German Reuben Casserole recipe for your main course
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Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

1 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 medium potatoes , approximately 1 1/2 pounds
2 cans sauerkraut , drained
1 lb smoked sausage , thinly sliced
1 cup thousand island dressing
4 tablespoons parsley flakes
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups swiss cheese , shredded
1 green pepper , cut into strips

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
365
Sugar
3g
Fat
23g
German Reuben Casserole is a twist on the classic Reuben sandwich that originated in New York City in the early 20th century. This casserole incorporates all of the classic flavors of the sandwich, including corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing, but with a twist. In this recipe, potatoes and smoked sausage are layered with sauerkraut and thousand island dressing and baked to create a hearty and delicious casserole. It is perfect for a main course, and can be served with a side salad or vegetable for a healthy and balanced meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3.Peel and slice the potatoes into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
4.Layer half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom of the greased baking dish.
5.Spread half of the sauerkraut over the potato layer.
6.Layer half of the sliced smoked sausage over the sauerkraut.
7.Spread half of the thousand island dressing over the smoked sausage.
8.Sprinkle half of the parsley flakes, caraway seed, and black pepper over the dressing layer.
9.Add the remaining potato slices, sauerkraut, smoked sausage, and dressing, in that order.
10.Sprinkle with the remaining parsley flakes, caraway seed, and black pepper.
11.Place the green pepper strips on top.
12.Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes.
13.Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded swiss cheese over the top.
14.Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
15.Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This casserole is a hearty and flavorful one-dish meal that is easy to prepare.

It can be made ahead of time and is perfect for leftovers or meal prep.

German Reuben Casserole is also low in carbs, gluten-free, and can be easily customized to your taste preferences.

CONS

This casserole is high in sodium due to the sauerkraut and smoked sausage.

The addition of thousand island dressing may increase the calorie and fat content of this dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This casserole is a good source of protein and dietary fiber.
The sauerkraut in this recipe is rich in probiotics and vitamin C, which support gut health and boost the immune system.
The caraway seed in the recipe contains antioxidants that may help prevent certain diseases and support digestive health.

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