How to Make BAKED REUBEN DIP Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (very soft but not melted) 1?2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) cayenne pepper (optional or adjust to taste) 2 tablespoons sour cream 1?2 cup kraft thousand island dressing (or use another popular brand) 1 3?4 cups shredded swiss cheese, divided 4 ounces sliced pastrami, chopped (or use Deli corned beef, chopped) 1?2 - 3?4 cup sauerkraut, well drained (hand-squeeze out any excess moisture) toasted pumpernickel bread, slices (use cocktail size bread slices, can use cocktail size rye bread, toasted)
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9 or 10-inch glass pie plate. In a bowl combine the soft cream cheese with garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if using) sour cream and Thousand Island dressing; mix vigorously until very smooth. Mix in 1-1/4 cups Swiss cheese and the chopped pastrami or corned beef. Spread the mixture into the pie plate. Top with the sauerkraut, then sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Swiss cheese on top. At this point you may cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. Bake (400 degrees F) for about 15-20 minutes or until edges are bubbly and the mixture is very hot in the middle, you may need a slightly longer baking time if the mixture was chilled.
by: Kittencalrecipezazz
