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.
Heather Kaluf says
YUM! I need to make this for my next girl day.
Thanks for sharing at Sunday Round Up.
xoxo
Heather
Rose Jesky says
Thanks for sharing this with us this week at the Sunday Round Up Link Party.
See you next week,
Rose @ http://www.arosiesweethome.com/
Aunt B says
My husband will love this! I’ve pinned it for future reference.
Miz Helen says
Lyuba,We just love Reuben anything and this dip looks awesome.Hope you have a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.Come Back Soon!Miz Helen
SerenaB says
Could there be anything better in life then a reuben! This looks amazing! I am off to peek around your blog! I found you show and tell Saturday! Have a great weekend!
Stella B's Kitchen says
I saw this at WhipperBerry…LOVE LOVE LOVE reubens! I’ll have to try this sometime!!
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Jennifer Watkins-Jones says
I love a good ruben sandwich and this sounds so good! Hot dips are always a hit around here, so this is a definite must try!
Have a great weekend!
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
I must make this delicous Ruben dip! It looks scrumptious! And your photography is beautiful!
Erin Alldredge says
Found you at Cast Party Wednesday. I love Reuben sandwiches and so does my husband (probably 10 more times than do at that). I’m also a big fan of dips so this will go over very well at our house. Pinned! I’d love it if you stopped by my link party to share this. http://acraftycook.blogspot.com/2012/04/1-month-of-fun-april-link-party-and.html
Jill says
This looks amazing! MUST pin it! Alhtough I’m not a fan of thousand island dressing, as a whole it might be good, or try it with mayo or cream cheese…
Mindy says
Ooh–that looks really good! And so simple, too. I’ll keep that on the list of items to take to a shower or a quick lunch idea. Yum!
Carla says
I would love to try this!