Reuben Casserole

The original recipe is from Carolina Kitchen.

Ingredients:

½ cup chopped/diced onion
½ cup sour cream
2 cloves chopped garlic
2 cups sauerkraut, RINSED and well drained
3 cups shredded Swiss Cheese
½ lb deli sliced corned beef
3 slices pumpernickel bread - cubed
4-6 teaspoons melted butter

Instructions

Blend first four items.
Place in bottom of an 8-inch pan.
Layer corned beef and cheese.
Top with bread crumbs and drizzle butter over the bread
Sprinkle a small amount of cheese on top.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
Serve while hot with thousand island dressing.

Options:

Add caroway seeds to saurkraut to enhance flavor

For a cheesier casserole increase the swiss to 3½ cup

For a thicker crispier crust use 4 slices of pumpernickel

Makes 4-6 servings.