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Delicious Crescent Reuben Bake with cheese and corned beef in flaky dough

Crescent Reuben Bake

A delicious twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, combining corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and crescent roll dough, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough and Filling
  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 oz each)
  • 1 lb sliced corned beef
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1 cup sauerkraut (drained and squeezed dry)
  • 1/3 cup Russian or Thousand Island dressing
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard optional, for extra tang
  • 1 tbsp melted butter for brushing top
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds or caraway seeds optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C) and lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
  2. Unroll one can of crescent dough and press it into the bottom of the baking dish, pinching seams together to form a solid layer.
  3. Spread Russian or Thousand Island dressing evenly over the dough.
  4. Layer corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut on top. Add Dijon mustard if desired.
  5. Unroll the second can of crescent dough and place it over the filling, sealing the edges.
  6. Brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame or caraway seeds if using.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is golden brown and fully cooked.
  2. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

Notes

Serve warm with extra dressing on the side for dipping. To store leftovers, place in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.