Best Reuben Dip

This made-for-dipping Best Reuben Dip recipe is sure to get any party started in style. It’s filled with corned beef, sauerkraut and plenty of Swiss cheese. Serve it with rye bread, crackers, crostini or pita chips on the side for dipping.

Ingredients to Make Reuben Dip Recipe

There’s nothing like a delectable holiday-themed appetizer to get your St Patrick’s Day festivities started. This gooey hot reuben dip is the perfect combination of Swiss cheese, corned beef and sauerkraut all smothered in a dreamy thousand island cream cheese sauce. It combines all of the flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich and transforms them into a fabulously creamy dip. Ingredients to make easy Reuben Dip with corned beef brisket: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Beef – Deli corned beef or leftover cooked corned beef.
• Sauerkraut – One cup of store-bought sauerkraut rinsed and squeezed dry.
• Dressing – Thousand Island dressing, mayo and chive and onion cream cheese.
• Cheese – Shredded Swiss cheese.
• Garnish – Fresh chives for a mild onion flavor.
• Serving – Rye bread, crackers or crostini for dipping.

How to Make the BEST Reuben Dip

While we naturally think of corned beef and cabbage for St Patrick’s Day, this dip is a year-round option for parties and holiday events. You’ll be amazed how so few ingredients can pack such incredible flavor. When party planning, we often focus our efforts on the entrée or desserts, but, I’m a firm believer that tasty appetizers capture the attention of your guests from the onset. There’s nothing like a gooey cheesy starter, to kick off the festivities for any special gathering.

• Creamed Ingredients – Use a mixer to cream together mayonnaise, Thousand Island dressing and cream cheese until fully combined.
• Sauerkraut – Squeeze all excess moisture from sauerkraut.
• Combine – Add to the bowl with the chopped corned beef and 1 ½ cups cheese. Stir by hand until combined.
• Transfer to Prepared Dish – Pour cream cheese mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining shredded swiss cheese.
• Oven – Bake in a preheated 350°F oven per the recipe until golden brown and bubbly.
• Serve – Garnish Baked Reuben Dip with chopped chives (or green onions) then serve with rye bread or rye chips, crackers or crostini for dipping.

Tips for Making Reuben Dip

• Kitchen Tools You’ll Need: 1 1/2 quart baking dish, colander, sharp knife and cutting board, hand mixer, large bowl, measuring cups and spoons, rubber spatula and cheese grater.
• Drain the Sauerkraut Well: The most important part of making this dip is making an effort to remove all of the excess moisture from the sauerkraut after rinsing. You can place it into a lint free kitchen towel and squeeze.
• Make-Ahead Tip: You can fully assemble this dish and pop it into the refrigerator overnight. Allow it to stand at room temperature for 20 minutes or so and bake according to the recipe just before serving.
• How to Serve: Serve this delicious dip with rye bread, crackers, bagel chips, crostini or pita chips for dipping. Garlic bread, carrot sticks, celery and broccoli florets are tasty options, too.
• When to Serve Reuben Dip: Serve this dip for St Patrick’s Day, game day snacking, holidays and entertaining.

Recipe Variations

• Corned Beef: You can use leftover corned beef for this hot dip or pick up some from the deli counter.
• Dressing: The best Thousand Island dressing to use in this recipe is a brand that you already enjoy. Whether it’s Ken’s. Kraft, Marzetti’s, Wishbone or a private label store brand. It’s a big part of the flavor so choose a good one!
• Slow Cooker Reuben Dip: You can also assemble this reuben dip in a crock pot. Spray the crockpot with cooking spray or use a liner. Prepare the dip per the recipe then pour the cream cheese mixture into the crock. Cover and cook on high for 2-2 1/2 hours or on low for 3-4 hours. Adjust the time based on how your appliance cooks. Sprinkle the top with cheese in the last 30 minutes of cooking to melt.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers: Store baked Reuben Dip in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in single servings in the microwave.
• Reheating: Reheat hot reuben dip in a saucepan over medium heat or in a preheated 350°F oven.
• Freezer Storage: Cool and freeze then thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat just before serving

More Easy Dip Recipes to Make

• Spinach Artichoke Dip is a restaurant favorite that can easily be recreated at home.
• Homemade French Onion Dip is bound to become a family favorite.
• Million Dollar Dip is easy to make and eat!
• Buffalo Chicken Dip will wow your friends and family.
• This BLT Dip features all of the familiar flavors we all love.
• Gooey Three Cheesesteak Dip is packed with flavor.
• For more appetizer inspiration, checkout my Parade article featuring 36 Scrumptious Appetizers.

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