Description
This creamy and tangy reuben dip recipe features a vibrant Pink Thousand Island Swirl. It’s an irresistible, simple-to-make dish perfect for family dinners and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1.5 cups cooked corned beef, diced
- 1 cup sauerkraut, well-drained
- 1.5 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp ketchup
- 0.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Combine Dip Base: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, diced corned beef, and well-drained sauerkraut until just mixed (about 1 minute).
- Spread Dip: Spread the hearty mixture evenly into an 8×8 inch baking dish, pressing gently to create a firm, even base.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese generously over the top, covering the entire surface.
- Prepare Thousand Island Swirl: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth (about 30 seconds). Drizzle spoonfuls artfully over the cheese layer.
- Bake Dip: Place the dish into a preheated oven at 375F (190C). Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly around the edges and the cheese is golden and melted.
Notes
Be careful not to overbake; cheese can become rubbery. Ensure sauerkraut is very well-drained to prevent a watery dip. For lighter option, swap sour cream for Greek yogurt. Consider plant-based (corned beef) for vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.25 cup (60 g)
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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