Reuben Mac and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 slices rye bread, torn
• cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• teaspoon ground black pepper
• cup spicy brown mustard
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups hot milk
• 3 cups shredded Swiss cheese, or more to taste - divided
• 1 cups sauerkraut, drained (reserve juice)
• pound deli sliced corned beef, or more to taste
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and butter a 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 2: Tear rye bread into pieces and place them into a food processor. Pulse several times to create crumbs. Combine the rye crumbs with the panko crumbs in a bowl and set aside.

Step 3: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain the noodles and set aside.

Step 4: Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the chopped onion until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper, then stir in the spicy brown mustard.

Step 5: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the flour until smooth, then gradually whisk in the hot milk. The sauce will begin to thicken as you whisk.

Step 6: Stir in 1 cups of shredded Swiss cheese into the sauce, mixing until the cheese has fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 7: Add the sauerkraut (with about 1 tablespoon of the reserved juice) and sliced corned beef into the cheese sauce. Stir until everything is well combined.

Step 8: Transfer the cooked noodles into the prepared casserole dish and pour the sauce over the noodles. Stir to combine evenly.

Step 9: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cups of Swiss cheese over the top of the casserole in an even layer.

Step 10: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the top is bubbling and golden.

Step 11: Remove the casserole from the oven and switch the oven to broil. Stir 3 tablespoons of melted butter into the reserved rye and panko crumbs. Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 12: Return the casserole to the oven and broil for about 2 more minutes, or until the crumbs are golden brown. Watch closely to prevent burning.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 583
• Total Fat: 28g (35% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 15g (77% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 127mg (42% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 1230mg (53% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 57g (21% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 4g (13% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 7g
• Protein: 29g (57% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 6mg (6% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 483mg (37% Daily Value)
• Iron: 3mg (15% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 433mg (9% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.