Reuben Dip
Reuben Dip features everything you love about a classic Reuben sandwich all in a warm and cheesy dip form! It’s deliciously loaded with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing. The best part is that it’s prepared in just 5 minutes!
For more of your favorite corned beef classic recipes, check out Reuben Egg Rolls and Corned Beef Hash.
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What is Reuben dip? First of all, it’s heaven-sent! It’s a delicious, cheesy combination of cream cheese mixed with corned beef, sauerkraut, shredded Swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing. This delicious mixture gets baked until hot, gooey, and irresistible.
Even thought this is a perfect St. Patrick’s Day recipe, don’t think that it can’t be served any other time. It’s a wonderful dip to serve at football parties, holidays, or any time you have leftover corned beef.
When I cook Corned Beef Brisket, I often make extra specifically so that I can make this dip. You can easily use homemade corned beef brisket for this dip. Corned beef can either be shredded or diced.
And if you’re loving this recipe, you should really sink your teeth into a classic Reuben Sandwich!
Ingredient Notes
Cream Cheese – Use full fat cream cheese for the best rich and creamy texture.
Corned Beef – If you happened to have some Corned Beef leftover, definitely use it because it will be so tasty! Otherwise, get some at the deli of your grocery store.
Sauerkraut – Make sure to squeeze it well before adding it to the mixture.
Swiss Cheese – If you can’t find shredded Swiss cheese, get a block of Swiss cheese and grate it yourself for the best smooth and melted texture.
Thousand Island Dressing – Use your favorite brand of dressing, they are not all alike! Taste it first.
See recipe card for complete information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Reuben Dip
Measure. Measure all of your ingredients and add them to a mixing bowl (1).
PRO TIP: Make sure to squeeze sauerkraut completely or it will make the dip watery. Let cream cheese soften on the counter for about 30 minutes before mixing so it’s easier to mix.
Mix. Grab a spoon or rubber spatula and mix everything together to thoroughly combine (2).
Prepare. Smooth the dip into a prepared baking dish (3). Spread shredded cheese all over the top.
Bake. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes (4).
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Making this Reuben dip in a slow cooker is just as simple as in the oven.
Mix softened cream cheese, diced corned beef, squeezed sauerkraut, shredded Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing until completely combined.
Grease bottom and sides of the slow cooker lightly and spread the dip mixture. Top off with some shredded Swiss cheese.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 30-45 minutes or on LOW for about 2 hours.
You can serve the dip right in the slow cooker to keep it warm. Just make sure to set it to “warm” setting.
Yes! This Reuben dip is gluten free. Make sure to check the corned beef package information to make sure it’s gluten free. While the dip is gluten free, I have not found any rye bread or rye crackers that are gluten free.
Some gluten free options to serve with this dip include:
Cucumber slices
Celery sticks
Gluten free flatbread crackers
Tortilla chips (they are usually gluten free but check the package)
Gluten free bread crisps
Rye bread and rye crackers are some of the more traditionally Reuben options! You could also consider serving this warm dip with crisp vegetables like cucumbers, bell peppers and celery sticks. Otherwise just your favorite crackers and/or crostini that pair perfectly with this corned beef dip recipe. Crunchy potato chips also work well!
Storing, Reheating and Freezing Instructions
You can store leftover Reuben dip in an airtight food storage container in the refrigerator. Properly stored, it should last 3-4 days.
You can easily reheat portions of the dip in the microwave but do it slowly. Reheat in 30-40 second increments and make sure to stir in between. To reheat a larger amount, you can do it in the oven. Reheat at 350°F, in an oven-safe dish, just until heated through. Stir and serve.
Even though freezing Reuben rip is possible, I do not recommend it. Cream cheese doesn’t stand up perfectly to freezing because it’s high in water content. The texture of the dip after freezing will most likely be grainy and broken down. The dip is best with smooth, creamy texture.
You can prepare this dip a day ahead of time if needed. Just mix the dip and spread the mixture into the baking dish as instructed on the recipe. Then cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Bake when ready for 20-25 minutes.
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Reuben Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 lb corned beef
- 1 cup sauerkraut squeezed out
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup Thousand island dressing
- salt optional
- 1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking dish big enough to fit the dip.
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix very well and transfer into the baking dish.
- Spread it evenly in the dish and sprinkle some shredded cheese over the top.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes.
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Notes
- Make it in a Crock Pot: Making this Reuben dip in a slow cooker is just as simple as in the oven. Mix softened cream cheese, diced corned beef, squeezed sauerkraut, shredded Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing until completely combined. Grease bottom and sides of the slow cooker lightly and spread the dip mixture. Top off with some shredded Swiss cheese. Cover and cook on HIGH for 30-45 minutes or on LOW for about 2 hours. You can serve the dip right in the slow cooker to keep it warm. Just make sure to set it to “warm” setting.
- Storing: You can store leftover Reuben dip in an airtight food storage container in the refrigerator. Properly stored, it should last 3-4 days.
- Reheating: You can easily reheat portions of the dip in the microwave but do it slowly. Reheat in 30-40 second increments and make sure to stir in between. To reheat a larger amount, you can do it in the oven. Reheat at 350°F, in an oven-safe dish, just until heated through. Stir and serve.
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Originally published on Will Cook For Smiles in February 2014.
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Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have variations.
This is one of my favorite dips! I serve it with the little cocktail breads, usually rye but sometimes pumpernickel. If I can’t find the cocktail bread, I’ll cut regular rye into quarters. I also put a thin layer of kraut over the dip, a drizzle of thousand island dressing before adding the rest of the shredded Swiss! So yummy!!
That sounds absolutely delicious! The cocktail breads are such a great choice for serving, and I love the idea of adding a layer of kraut and a drizzle of Thousand Island—so much extra flavor! I’ll have to try that next time. Thanks for sharing your tasty twist on the recipe!
Amazing. Perfect for St. Patty’s Day or any time.
Thank you, Joe!
Can this be made with store bought canned corned beef?
Hi, Vicki! I am not sure how that would work as I’ve never tried it. It would depend if it has a lot of liquid or not and the texture of it. Sorry, I can’t be more helpful!
Ok, I initially questioned how I would like a dip with everything all blended together and not layered or if I would even like this, but the other football watchers in the house insisted that this sounded awesome. I’m happy to say that they were right! This dip is not only unique, but so tasty that we’re all fighting over the last of it in the dish! It’s even great at room temperature an hour later. EXCELLENT recipe!! Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks, Beth! I am so happy it was such a hit!
Don’t know if this was asked already or not, but could this be made and kept warm in a small crockpot? Would like to make this for a family reunion.
Yes, I would keep it on the lowest setting and stir occasionally. Enjoy!
SInce St Patricks Day is next week I am going to make this for Thursdays Bunco with the girls and homemade Rye Crackers, Should be yummy!
Thank you, Aly! I hope you enjoy them!
do you drain the sauerkraut? we are having this for thanksgiving, thanks for sharing
don’t need to reply, just was answer
Hi Rosemary,
Glad you saw it before I had a chance to reply. Yeap, do drain it 🙂
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Do you drain the sauerkraut at all?
Hi Rochelle,
Sorry for the late response. Yes, I did drain the sauerkraut or it will delude the dip. I hope you enjoy it!!
I’ve seen this recipe before- this time I am going to try it!!! What type of bread is recommended???
HI May!
I’m so sorry I missed your question. I love it with a nice crustini. You can buy them or make them yourself. To make them, just slice French baguette and bake slices in the oven, on a large ungreased baking sheet, at 325 for about 20-25 minutes, until they are crispy. (Depending on how thick you cut the slices.)
I hope you like it!
I just saw this and it looks wonderful…I have a question about the corned beef, and I didn’t see that anyone else had questioned it…but, it is fresh corned beef that you cook or is it from the Deli ? do you just tear it up with forks.? I am not real familiar with how corned beef comes. HELP..
I use deli sliced corned beef and then dice it. You can use homemade corned beef but deli is so much easier.
I LOVE Reubens! And I LOVE a good dip! This is genius!
(found this on Show Stopper Saturday visit–Thanks!)
Thank you so much, Kelly!
Hi Lyuba, this sounds fantastic! I love reuben sandwiches and plan to make this soon. Things are hectic this time of year and I was wondering how this would freeze? Also, do you think it would work to cook it in the crockpot? Thanks for sharing this keeper!!
Hi Pat! It would definitely work if you make it in the slow cooker, on low. I honestly can’t help much with freezing as I don’t freeze cooked meals much. I’m not sure how the cream based dip would freeze and then thaw. I’m sorry for not being too much help here.
Thank you, Lyuba. That was a fast reply!!! I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!!
I have a little more time now that I’m on a break from school 🙂
You have a great Christmas as well, Pat!