Creamy Slow Cooker Reuben Dip
A creamy, tangy Reuben dip made in a slow cooker, combining corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and classic Reuben flavors. Perfect for easy party snacks and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz corned beef, chopped or shredded
- 8 oz Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained and squeezed
- ½ cup mayonnaise (full-fat recommended)
- ½ cup Thousand Island dressing
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Marble rye bread, sliced and toasted for dipping
Instructions
- Chop or shred the corned beef into bite-sized pieces. Drain the sauerkraut thoroughly by pressing it in a fine sieve or wrapping it in a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out excess liquid. Shred the Swiss cheese if not pre-shredded.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Thousand Island dressing. Whisk together until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, caraway seeds (if using), and freshly ground black pepper.
- Gently fold in the chopped corned beef, shredded Swiss cheese, and drained sauerkraut into the creamy mixture. Mix evenly but do not overmix.
- Spoon the dip mixture into your slow cooker, spreading it out evenly.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring gently halfway through to keep everything blended and avoid scorching.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more pepper or hot sauce for extra kick if desired.
- Serve immediately with thick slices of toasted marble rye bread cut into triangles for dipping.
Notes
Drain sauerkraut thoroughly to avoid watery dip. Use room temperature cream cheese and mayonnaise for smooth mixing. Stir gently during cooking to keep texture intact. If dip is too thick, add a splash of milk or cream. If too runny, cook uncovered longer to evaporate moisture. Can be baked in oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes as an alternative to slow cooker.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately ½ cup
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 12
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