Chicken Reuben Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked, diced chicken
• 2 cups sauerkraut, drained
• 2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
• 1/2 cup rye bread crumbs
• 3 Tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, and Thousand Island dressing. Mix until well blended.
3. Spread the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4. In a small bowl, mix the rye bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the casserole.
5. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the bread crumbs are golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• The traditional Reuben sandwich is made with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing, served on rye bread.
• Sauerkraut is made from fermented cabbage and is very popular in Germany and Eastern Europe.
• Rye bread is a dense, dark bread made from a combination of rye flour and wheat flour.