Best 7 Reuben Bread Loaf Recipes

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Indulge in the savory goodness of a Reuben sandwich, masterfully transformed into a delectable bread loaf. This unique dish combines the classic flavors of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing, all nestled within a soft and crusty bread loaf. With three variations to choose from, this recipe offers a versatile culinary experience. Embark on a delightful journey, exploring the classic Reuben bread loaf, the vegetarian-friendly version featuring tempeh or tofu, and the mouthwatering Reuben pull-apart bread, perfect for sharing. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this extraordinary sandwich-in-bread creation.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JUMBO REUBEN LOAF



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 turns of the pan
1 bay leaf
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 small (1 1/2 pounds) red cabbage, quartered, cored and shredded
2 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons grill seasoning (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/4 cup red wine or cider vinegar, eyeball it
1 large pumpernickel, rye or sourdough bread from bakery counter
1/2 pound deli sliced corned beef
1/2 pound deli sliced smoked turkey
1/2 pound deli sliced pastrami
1/2 pound sliced Swiss cheese
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
1 cup chili sauce

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Preheat broiler and place rack 10 to 12 inches from heat.
  • To very hot skillet add vegetable oil, 2 turns of the pan, bay, garlic, cabbage, cloves, cinnamon stick and nutmeg. Cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes, then add in the grill seasoning and brown sugar and toss to coat. Add vinegar, cook off 2 minutes then remove from heat and let stand. Remove bay leaf and cinnamon stick.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut 1 inch off bread across the whole loaf to remove the top. Remove the soft insides of the bread to form a bread bowl. Pile half the cabbage into base of the bread. Fill bread with meats and Swiss cheese. Place filled bread into the oven to melt the Swiss. Top melted cheese with the remaining seared pickled cabbage. Slather the top with sweet pickle relish mixed with chili sauce and set bread top into place. The loaf will appear whole and empty to the eye. Pack to travel or serve on cutting board. Cut the loaf into 6 sections and serve.

RUEBEN LOAF



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This makes a great appetizer and afternoon snack! It is also good using ham and cheese. beef and sauerkraut

Provided by NEHCTERG

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 (.25 ounce) packages rapid rise yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water (120 to 130 degrees F/50 degrees C)
¼ cup yellow mustard
2 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups chopped cooked corned beef
6 slices Swiss cheese
1 cup sauerkraut, drained and pressed
1 egg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add warm water, mustard and butter; stir well. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • On lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 10x15 rectangle. Layer corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut in the center third of the rectangle. Use a knife to make cuts from filling to dough edge, approximately 1 inches apart. Folds strips across bread, alternating sides. Cover loaf and let rise in a warm area for 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Brush risen loaf with beaten egg. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694.4 calories, Carbohydrate 64.3 g, Cholesterol 161.3 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 1556.2 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

REUBEN SANDWICH LOAF



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From Canadian Living Magazine. This makes a beautiful and delicious Reuben stuffed rye bread loaf. It is very impressive for company.

Provided by Food4Life

Categories     Breads

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup water
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons shortening
1 1/2 cups dark rye flour
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (approx)
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon caraway seed
1 tablespoon flax seed
1 1/2 teaspoons quick-rising yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grainy mustard or 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 ounces smoked meat or 6 ounces pastrami, thick slices
1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and squeezed dry
4 ounces swiss cheese, grated
1 egg white
1 teaspoon caraway seed

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, heat together water, molasses, and shortening until at 120°F (50°C); stir together rye flour, 1/2 cup of all purpose flour, cocoa, caraway seeds, flax seeds, yeast, sugar and salt. Stir in shortening mixture. With wooden spoon, gradually stir in enough of the remaining flour to make soft dough, mixing with hands if necessary.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead for 8-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease all over. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in warm draft-free place until doubled in bulk, 30 to 60 minutes.
  • Punch down dough; turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out into 14x12-inch rectangle. Please on greased baking sheet.
  • Filling: Spread mustard lengthwise in 3" strip along center of rectangle, leaving 1" border uncovered at ends. Top with 2 layers each meat, sauerkraut, and cheese.
  • Starting at corner of dough, make diagonal cuts 1" apart almost to filling along one side of dough. Repeat on other side in opposite direction. Alternating strips from each side, fold strips over filling to resemble braid, overlapping ends by 1".
  • Glaze: Brush egg white to seal. Cover and let rise in warm draft-free place until doubled in bulk 30-40 minutes. Brush top with remaining egg white. Sprinkle with caraway seeds.
  • Bake in centre of 350°F oven for 30-40 minutes or until puffed and dark brown. Remove from pan; let cool slightly on rack. Serve warm or let cool completely.
  • Makes 8 servings, 16 slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 13, Sodium 490.8, Carbohydrate 49, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 7.4, Protein 12

REUBEN LOAF



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This is excellent! It's a cheat meal for me! I buy my bread dough ready-made for less time. It's great for lunches, parties or even a quick supper. You can serve this with a salad or fries -- a really easy meal.

Provided by Poker

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 (1/4 ounce) envelope dry yeast
1 cup warm water (120*F-130*F)
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, softend
1/4 cup thousand island dressing
4 slices swiss cheese
1 (6 ounce) package thinly sliced corned beef
1 (8 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained
1 egg white, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400*F.
  • Combine 2 1/4 cups of the flour with the sugar, salt and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
  • Stir in the warm water, butter and enough of the remaining flour to make soft dough.
  • Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 4 minutes.
  • Roll in to a 10x14 inch rectangle.
  • Arrange the rectangle on a lightly greased 11x17 inch baking sheet.
  • Spread the salad dressing down the middle. Layer the cheese, corned beef and sauerkraut over the salad dressing.
  • Fold the sides to the center to enclose the filling and seal the edges.
  • Brush with the egg white and cut slits in top.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cut into 6 slices and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.1, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 52.7, Sodium 1122.9, Carbohydrate 58.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.9, Protein 18.7

BAKED REUBEN LOAF



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This recipe can be cut in halves for sandwiches or sliced into sandwich rounds for appetizers. Very easy to make, but looks and tastes impressive. Can be served hot or at room temp, so its great for football parties. Goes great with cold beer.

Provided by BETHANY T.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (11 ounce) can Pillsbury refrigerated crusty french loaf
8 ounces deli sliced swiss cheese or 8 ounces deli sliced provolone cheese
6 ounces thinly sliced deli corned beef
1/2 cup sauerkraut, rinsed, drained and squeezed dry
1/4 cup bottled thousand island dressing
olive oil flavored cooking spray
3 tablespoons white cornmeal

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Carefully unroll bread dough. Layer Swiss cheese over dough leaving about one inch free all around the edges.
  • Layer the corned beef to cover the dough leaving about one inch free all around the edges (think pizza).
  • Spread thousand island dressing over corned beef.
  • Sprinkle sauerkraut evenly over dressing.
  • Roll up jellyroll style lengthwise, then pinch seam edge to seal.
  • With seam side up, fold and pinch ends over to seal.
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, spray with olive oil spray, and sprinkle with half of cornmeal.
  • Transfer loaf to parchment paper, seam side down.
  • With a sharp knife, cut several slashes crosswise into top layer of dough.
  • Spray loaf with olive oil spray and sprinkle lightly with remaining cornmeal.
  • Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Wait at least 10 minutes to slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2391, Fat 126.9, SaturatedFat 57, Cholesterol 391.5, Sodium 5335.2, Carbohydrate 187.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 13.9, Protein 124.1

ROLLED REUBEN MEAT LOAF



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If you're a fan of Reuben sandwiches, you'll enjoy this satisfying rolled loaf made with rye bread crumbs, sauerkraut, corned beef and Swiss cheese. Denise Wahl of Homer Glen, Illinois confirms. "It's one of my husband's favorite meals, served with potato dumplings."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/3 pound lean ground beef
1-1/4 cups soft rye bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
8 slices deli corned beef (about 2 ounces), divided
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the egg, onion and milk. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Add bread crumbs; mix gently. On a piece of heavy-duty foil, pat beef mixture into an 8x6-in. rectangle. , Spread mustard over loaf to within 1 in. of edges. Layer with sauerkraut, six slices of corned beef and 1/2 cup Swiss cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side and peeling foil away while rolling. Seal seam and ends. , Place meat loaf seam side down in a shallow 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Top with remaining corned beef and cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Using two large spatulas, carefully transfer meat loaf to a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 209mg cholesterol, Sodium 1382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

REUBEN MEAT LOAF



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This moist loaf is sure to become a favorite with sauerkraut lovers. Mary Alice Taylor of Downingtown, Pennsylvania rolls tangy kraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island salad dressing into well-seasoned ground beef for a delicious dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup soft rye bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef
1/4 cup prepared Thousand Island salad dressing
1 can (8 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. crumble beef over mixture and mix well. On a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, pat meat mixture into a 14x10-in. rectangle. Spread with salad dressing; top with sauerkraut and 1/2 cup Swiss cheese. Roll up, starting with a long side and peeling foil away while rolling; seal seams and ends., Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor of your Reuben bread loaf. Choose a good quality rye flour, sauerkraut, and cheese.
  • Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the bread tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined, then knead the dough for a few minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place: The dough should rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will take about 1-2 hours.
  • Bake the bread in a preheated oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F before baking the bread. This will help the bread to rise evenly and prevent it from becoming too dense.
  • Let the bread cool before slicing: Let the bread cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing it. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Reuben bread loaf is a delicious and hearty bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its unique flavor and texture, Reuben bread loaf is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So, what are you waiting for? Give this Reuben bread loaf recipe a try today! You won't be disappointed.

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