Reuben Casserole with Egg Noodles

Ingredients

• 1 pound egg noodles
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) can sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup Thousand Island salad dressing
• 2 cups diced cooked corned beef
• 1/2 cup buttered bread crumbs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually stir in the milk and continue stirring until thickened. Add salt and garlic powder.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked egg noodles, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, salad dressing, and corned beef. Add the milk mixture and stir to combine.
5. Spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle buttered bread crumbs over the top.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until top is golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• This casserole is named after the classic Reuben sandwich which is a sweet and savory sandwich made with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing.
• The egg noodles provide a great texture and help to absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.
• This casserole can also be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.