Description
Keto reuben casserole delivers classic deli sandwich flavors without carb-heavy bread. Hearty layers of corned beef, Swiss cheese, and tangy sauerkraut combine for a satisfying meal you can easily enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) corned beef, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 8 oz (225g) Swiss cheese slices
- 1 can (14 oz / 400g) sauerkraut, drained
- 1 cup (240 ml) sugar-free thousand island dressing
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) avocado oil
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), creating an ideal cooking environment for the keto reuben casserole.
- Cauliflower Foundation: Toss cauliflower florets with avocado oil, kosher salt, and black pepper, then spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and tender, developing rich caramelized edges.
- Layer Assembly: Transfer roasted cauliflower to a 9×13 inch baking dish, completely drain sauerkraut, and spread uniformly over the cauliflower base. Drizzle thousand island dressing evenly across the sauerkraut layer.
- Protein and Cheese Topping: Distribute chopped corned beef over the dressed sauerkraut, then carefully arrange Swiss cheese slices to completely cover the casserole surface.
- Final Baking: Return assembled casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, watching for completely melted cheese with a slightly bubbling, golden-brown finish.
Notes
- Roast Cauliflower Perfectly: Ensure each floret has space on the baking sheet to caramelize evenly, preventing steaming and achieving a golden-brown exterior with maximum flavor development.
- Drain Sauerkraut Thoroughly: Remove excess moisture completely to prevent a watery casserole and maintain the dish’s desired texture and concentrated tangy flavor profile.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Watch carefully during the final 10-15 minutes of baking to achieve the ideal golden, bubbly cheese topping without burning or overcooking.
- Low Carb Swap Success: Use fresh cauliflower as a strategic low-carb alternative to traditional rye bread, maintaining the classic Reuben flavor while reducing overall carbohydrate content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg