Stretch your corned beef beyond St. Patrick’s day with this rich and delicious recipe!
Dear Laura, what do I do with all our leftover corned beef?
So, you plan to make corned beef & cabbage for your St. Patrick’s Day feast but want to stretch leftover beef into something easy and delicious? Stay away from another day of the dreaded, microwaved leftovers and try something new. Meet the Reuben Strata: a mouth-watering way to use those pieces of meat for something that your whole family will be sure to love — mine do!
Since you will be planning to cook your corned beef twice, I suggest using a slow cooker method the first time rather than boiling it, to ensure maximum tenderness. When you make the recipe below, make sure you grate lots cheese ahead of time, as you can never have enough of it and you’ll be tempted to eat some while you are cooking.
You can make this recipe your own by substituting rye bread or adding more sauerkraut. Be sure to share your pictures and tips with us on Facebook!
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
INGREDIENTS
1 lb day old pumpernickel or rye bread, cubed
5 lbs leftover corned beef brisket, cubed
2 cups sauerkraut, rinsed & drained (try Real Pickles or make your own!)*
8 eggs, beaten
3 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup Thousand Island salad dressing*
3 cup shredded Swiss cheese*
*Be sure to get some extra cheese, sauerkraut, and dressing to top the delectable dish once it is on your plate.
RECIPE
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Cube bread and corned beef brisket.
- Shred Swiss cheese.
- In a large bowl, combine the bread, corned beef, and sauerkraut.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, whipping cream, and salad dressing.
- Pour the dressing mixture over bread mixture and toss to coat.
- Transfer to a greased 13″x 9″ baking dish. Let stand and soak for 10 minutes.
- Cover and bake at 375° for 40 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with 2 cups of cheese and bake 10 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
- If desired, add more cheese, sauerkraut, and dressing to your plate for an even richer meal.
