Best 2 Reuben Bread Pudding Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our exploration of the remarkable Reuben bread pudding, a dish that harmoniously blends the flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich with the comforting embrace of a warm and tender bread pudding. As you embark on this culinary journey, discover the secrets to crafting the perfect Reuben bread pudding, from selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of layering and baking. Unleash your creativity with variations that add a personal touch to this timeless recipe, ensuring that each bite is a symphony of savory and sweet flavors, textures, and aromas.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

REUBEN BREAD PUDDING



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Our Aunt Renee always brought this casserole to family picnics in Chicago. It became so popular that she started bringing two or three. I have also made it using dark rye bread or marbled rye, and ham instead of corned beef-all the variations are delicious! -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cubed rye bread (about 6 slices)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups cubed or shredded cooked corned beef (about 1/2 pound)
1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
3 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup prepared Thousand Island salad dressing
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with butter. Stir in corned beef, sauerkraut and 1/2 cup cheese; transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., In same bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salad dressing, mustard and pepper; pour over top. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until top is golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 5-7 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 1295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

REUBEN BREAD PUDDING



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Yield Serves 6 to 8 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 oval slices pumpernickel
1 medium onion
1 pound thinly sliced corned beef
1 cup squeezed drained sauerkraut
1 cup coarsely grated Havarti cheese (about 4 ounces)
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard
4 cups milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Cut bread into 3/4-inch cubes (7 1/2 cups). In a large baking pan dry bread, uncovered, at room temperature 12 hours. (Alternatively, dry bread in a 250°F oven 1 hour.)
  • Butter a 4-quart shallow baking dish (14 by 10 by 2 inches).
  • Finely chop onion and cut corned beef into 1/4-inch-wide strips. In baking dish layer half of bread, half of sauerkraut, half of onion, half of corned beef, and half of Havarti and season with salt and pepper. Repeat layering and season mixture with salt and pepper.
  • In a bowl whisk together eggs, mustard, milk, and salt and pepper to taste and pour slowly and evenly over bread mixture. Cut butter into bits and dot pudding with it. Chill pudding, covered, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bake pudding in middle of oven until bubbling and slightly puffed, about 40 minutes. (There will be some liquid remaining in bottom of baking dish.)

Tips:

  • Use high-quality bread: For the best results, use a fresh, high-quality loaf of bread. Stale or dry bread will not produce a good bread pudding.
  • Cube the bread evenly: Cut the bread into small, even cubes so that they cook evenly.
  • Soak the bread in the egg mixture: This will help the bread to absorb the flavors of the egg mixture and produce a moist bread pudding.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese to create a unique flavor profile for your bread pudding.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins: Get creative and add your favorite mix-ins to the bread pudding, such as cooked bacon, chopped ham, or diced vegetables.
  • Bake until golden brown: Bake the bread pudding until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

Reuben bread pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner. With its combination of savory and sweet flavors, this bread pudding is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have some leftover bread, be sure to give this recipe a try!

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