This Reuben dip is a hot cheesy dip made with the classic sandwich ingredients including corned beef, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing. A unique and unexpected party offering that always gets rave reviews!
I like to serve a variety of dips when I have people over, I often make queso dip, chicken Alfredo dip, and this irresistible Reuben dip. It’s super creamy and full of savory flavors.
I’m always looking for new and exciting ways to turn classic recipes into hot, cheesy dips. This Reuben dip has been a huge hit with my family and friends, and it takes just 5 minutes to put together! You can even make this dip in advance before your next gathering.
Serve this dip with some of my favorite appetizer recipes like baked chicken wings, spinach artichoke dip and cowboy caviar. This dip is also fantastic for St. Patrick’s day with some other party favorites like an Irish mule, a shamrock shake and Irish soda bread.
Reuben Dip Ingredients
To make Reuben dip you will need cream cheese, corned beef, Swiss cheese, sour cream, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing and parsley.
How Do You Make Reuben Dip?
When you make this Reuben dip recipe start by placing softened cream cheese, cooked and diced corned beef, shredded Swiss cheese, sour cream, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing in a large bowl. Mix everything together. Spread the mixture into a prepared baking dish or skillet. Sprinkle a layer of Swiss cheese over the top. Bake the dip until browned and bubbly. Add a sprinkling of parsley and enjoy!
Tips For The Perfect Dip
- Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before you mix up your dip. If the cream cheese is too cold, the corned beef will break up into tiny pieces as you mix everything together.
- I think this Reuben dip tastes best with larger pieces of corned beef!
- I like to use freshly grated cheese for this dip. It’s a little more work, but the bagged pre-shredded cheeses are often coated with stabilizing agents and they don’t melt nearly as well.
- I typically use bottled Thousand Island dressing, but you can make your own if you prefer.
Quick Tip
You can use cubed corned beef or deli style sliced corned beef for this dip, whichever is easiest for you to find! I used leftover corned beef from a previous night’s dinner.
Recipe FAQs
A Reuben sandwich is a classic American dish made with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island or Russian dressing. The sandwich is served on rye bread and is typically grilled until hot and melted. This dip combines all of the sandwich components for a fun snack option.
This hot Reuben dip can be assembled up to one day before you plan to serve it. Simply cover and store in the fridge until you’re ready to bake it. You may need to add a few more minutes onto the baking time to compensate for starting with a cold dip.
You can keep Reuben dip fresh in an airtight container in a refrigerator up to 3 days.
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What To Serve With Reuben Dip
There are so many different dippers that pair well with the flavors of a Reuben dip. I typically offer up multiple dippers to give my guests plenty of options.
- Rye Bread
- Pumpernickel Bread
- Baguette Crisps
- Breadsticks
- Pretzel Chips
- Crackers
- Carrots
- Celery Sticks
- Cucumbers
- Rye Chips
Flavor Variations
While this hot dip is creamy and delicious as-is, you can modify the recipe to suit you own taste.
- Mayo: You can use mayonnaise instead of sour cream if you prefer.
- Meat: You can make this dip with cooked and diced chicken, ham, beef brisket, pastrami, sausage or even bacon.
- Spicy: You can bring the heat by adding some hot sauce to the dip.
- Cheese: You can try mild cheeses that melt well like Monterey Jack cheese or cheddar cheese or make a blend of cheeses.
Once your party guests get a taste of this hot and cheesy dip, they’ll be begging you for the recipe! Reuben dip is perfect for game day, parties, or even just for a hearty snack.
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Reuben Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 1/2 cups corned beef diced or chopped
- 1 1/2 cups Swiss cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup sauerkraut drained
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a small baking dish or skillet with cooking spray.
- Place the cream cheese, corned beef, 3/4 cup Swiss cheese, sour cream, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing in a bowl. Stir gently until blended.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture into an even layer in your prepared dish. Top with remaining 3/4 cup of cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is browned and dip is bubbling. Top with parsley, then serve.
Notes
- Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before you mix up your dip.
- You can use cubed corned beef or deli style sliced corned beef for this dip, whichever is easiest for you to find!
- I like to use freshly grated cheese for this dip. It’s a little more work, but the bagged pre-shredded cheeses are often coated with stabilizing agents and they don’t melt nearly as well.
I just added a little horseradish to mine , very good