Reuben Meatball Casserole Recipes

TRADITIONAL REUBEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a bowl, mix the thousand island dressing, sour cream, and onion.
• Arrange the dark and light rye bread cubes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, reserving about 1/2 cup each for topping. Layer the bread with sauerkraut and corned beef. Spread the dressing mixture over the corned beef. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese, top with remaining bread cubes, and drizzle with margarine.
• Cover, and bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Uncover, and continue baking 10 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

REUBEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Spread bread cubes in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread sauerkraut evenly over the bread cubes, then layer beef strips over sauerkraut. Pour dressing over all.
• Spray aluminum foil with cooking spray and use to cover baking dish, sprayed side down. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
• Remove cover, sprinkle with cheese and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

REUBEN STYLE CASSEROLE WITH PASTRAMI MEATBALLS, SAUERKRAUT AND BARLEY

Steps:

• For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, combine the beef and pork. Then add the breadcrumbs, parsley, coriander, garlic, paprika, black pepper, allspice, cayenne and egg. Sprinkle with salt. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and arrange on a baking sheet. Spray with olive oil and bake to lightly brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
• For the casserole: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, salt the water and cook the barley to tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden in color and sweet, stirring frequently, 15 to 20 minutes.
• In a casserole, combine the barley, onions and sauerkraut. Top with the Swiss cheese and arrange the meatballs in the casserole. Cool and cover for a make-ahead meal.
• Combine the sour cream with the ketchup and relish. Season with salt and pepper and store in a plastic food storage bag.
• Bring the casserole to room temp. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and bake until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot throughout. Cut the corner of the baggie, drizzle the dressing over the casserole and serve.

CREAMY REUBEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine sauerkraut, corned beef, sour cream, onion and garlic. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and bread cubes; drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 25-30 minutes.

REUBEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray 2 1/2-qt baking dish.
• Heat water and butter to rapid boil in 3-quart saucepan; remove from heat. Stir in milk and mustard. Stir in 2 pouches potatoes just until moistened. Let stand about 1 minute or until liquid is absorbed. Whip with fork until smooth.
• Spread about 3 cups of the potatoes in baking dish. Top with corned beef. Spread sauerkraut over corned beef and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons caraway seed, if desired. Spoon remaining potatoes over top; spread gently. Sprinkle potatoes with cheese and remaining caraway seed.
• Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until cheese is light golden brown.

THE MEATBALL SHOP'S REUBEN BALLS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand until thoroughly blended.
• 2. Drizzle olive oil into a large baking dish (9 by 13 inches), coating the entire surface evenly (use your hand to spread the oil).
• 3. Roll the mixture into round 1½-inch meatballs, making sure to pack the meat firmly.
• 4. Place meatballs into the oiled baking dish so they are lined up evenly in rows and each is touching its four neighbors in the grid.
• 5. Roast meatballs in oven until firm and cooked through, about 22 minutes.
• 6. Allow meatballs to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tray.
• 7. Serve with Thousand Island dressing.
• The Meatball Shop.