16 Reuben Recipes That Go Beyond the Sandwich

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The first time I had a real Reuben sandwich, I was at the famous Stein’s Market and Deli in New Orleans. If I could advocate for anything, it would be to eat your first Reuben sandwich there. If you can’t travel for a sandwich (a big ask, I know), here are 16 Reuben recipes that go above and beyond the classic sandwich we all know and love. From casseroles to hand pies to nachos, these Reuben recipes will delight Reuben and non-Reuben fans alike.

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Reuben Casserole

DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS

"This tasty Reuben casserole with layers of sauerkraut, corned beef, Swiss cheese, rye bread crumbs, and Russian-style salad dressing is like a baked deli sandwich in a dish," says Allrecipes member JAMON0126.

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Slow Cooker Reuben Dip

Chef Mo

"A wonderful, easy, creamy hot dip that even sauerkraut haters love," says Allrecipes member C Ella Church. "I often take this to work potlucks because I can assemble it at work. Just throw everything in and stir a few times. Also, it's delicious when it's overcooked and kind of dry!"

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Reuben Crescent Bake

"My husband and I really enjoyed this. I made it as directed and it was quite easy and delicious!" says reviewer katipa. "Next time I make it I'm going to try Russian dressing instead of the Thousand Island because I think it's a little tangier."

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Pastrami Reuben Sandwich

LynnInHK

"I've avoided Reubens for one main reason—sauerkraut. We thought we'd try this recipe out, despite my reservations!" says reviewer Michelle H. "This sandwich is really good and extremely quick. I tasted the sauerkraut first, alone, and it was horrible—but, all the ingredients are together for a reason, and make a tasty combination. Try this recipe, even if you're a little afraid! We'll be making this one again."

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Reuben Pinwheels

"Delicious, pretty appetizer. Perfect for any party," says Allrecipes member Laura Pitaniello. "They usually go very quickly too! Serve with Thousand Island dressing or a mustard dip."

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The Real Reuben

"Great sandwich—definitely the 'Real' deal! This is a classic, and I guess that's why it's one of my favorites," says reviewer Jillian. "This was so good and so easy to make. If you use good quality ingredients you'll end up with a good quality sandwich."

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Creamy Reuben Soup

"I first tasted this Reuben chowder soup at a Dutch mom-and-pop joint called Russ. It was love at first spoonful," says Allrecipes member Shannon Felgner. "Compelled to make this soup, I dissected each bite, searching for flavors and ingredients. Here is my recipe. Enjoy!"

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Reuben Nachos

"These Reuben nachos are a version of my all-time favorite sandwich," says Allrecipes member fabeveryday. "They're a great appetizer for a St. Patrick's Day party or a delicious lunch or dinner entrée to make with leftover corned beef brisket after the holiday."

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Reuben Pizza

"We love reuben sandwiches so I figured this one would be a winner in our house," says reviewer KOALAGIRL. "My husband couldn't stop raving about this pizza. I used whole wheat pizza dough and just rolled it out and added all the toppings…no pre-baking."

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Reuben Crescent Rolls

Brenda Venable

“These Reuben crescent rolls make delightful bite-fuls of refrigerated crescent rolls, filled with pastrami or corned beef, Swiss cheese, and a bit of sauerkraut,” says Allrecipes Allstar Brenda Venable.

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Reuben Sandwich

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"A Reuben sandwich is one of my family's fix-it-quick favorites. They are really delicious and easy to make," says Allrecipes member COLETTE G. "I like to serve them with big bowls of steaming vegetable soup and dill pickles on the side."

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Reuben Mac and Cheese

"I just love the Reuben sandwich so I wanted to create a casserole version. It turned out delicious!" says Allrecipes member iamblessedx7. "My son came home from football practice and brought a friend who dove into it as soon as he saw it."

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Reuben Nachos for Two

“Nachos and Reuben sandwiches are two of my favorite things, so I came up with this to use up the leftover corned beef,” says Allrecipes Allstar Nicole Russell. “This can easily be doubled and would be great to serve at a Super Bowl party.”

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Reuben Loaf

"Oh… my… goodness! I made this a bit ago and it was fantastic!" says reviewer BakingNerd. "Didn't change a single thing about it, and it turned out wonderfully. My fiancé ate nearly the whole thing in one sitting. I will definitely be making this again!"

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Red Reuben Hand Pies

"The inspiration for this tasty hand pie comes from a local German restaurant that serves an exceptional Red Reuben sandwich," says Allrecipes member lutzflcat. "They swap out sauerkraut for red cabbage on a traditional Reuben sandwich with awesome results. German potato salad and dill pickles are excellent sidekicks."

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Loaded Reuben Totchos

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"LOVED this!" says reviewer DREGINEK. "Pretty easy and great as an appetizer or even a unique meal (potatoes, meat, onions!). Did I mention we loved this?? Will make again!"

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