Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
0.75 cup

rye bread

cubed

21 unit

cream of mushroom soup

canned

1.5 cup

milk

0.5 cup

onion

finely chopped

0.75 lb

corned beef

chopped

1.5 tsp

dry mustard

1 tbsp

granulated sugar

32 unit

sauerkraut

drained

2 unit

baking potatoes

thinly sliced

2 cup

swiss cheese

shredded

2 tbsp

butter

melted

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 250F.

Step 2
~4 min

Arrange rye bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~4 min

Toast bread cubes in the oven until dry.

Step 4
~4 min

Crush or process toasted bread cubes into medium crumbs.

Step 5
~4 min

Set bread crumbs aside.

Step 6
~4 min

Increase oven temperature to 350F.

Step 7
~4 min

In a large bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, milk, onion, corned beef, dry mustard, and sugar.

Step 8
~4 min

Set soup mixture aside.

Step 9
~4 min

Spread sauerkraut evenly in the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 10
~4 min

Place potato slices in a single layer, slightly overlapping, over the sauerkraut.

Step 11
~4 min

Spoon soup mixture over the potatoes.

Step 12
~4 min

Top with shredded Swiss cheese.

Step 13
~4 min

In a small bowl, combine melted butter with rye bread crumbs.

Step 14
~4 min

Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over the cheese.

Step 15
~4 min

Cover the baking dish and bake for 50 minutes.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 16
~4 min

Remove cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a crispier top, broil for the last few minutes of baking.

Add a layer of Thousand Island dressing for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad or coleslaw.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Pickles

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popularized by delicatessens in the mid-20th century.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Potluck

Popularity Score

65/100

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