Reuben Pull Apart Bread

While feeding a toddler isn’t always the most rewarding job, it can lead to some pleasant surprises. One of those happy surprisesย involved this giant loaf of Reuben Pull Apart Bread.

Make this Pull Apart Reuben Bread as an appetizer or dinner. Either way it will disappear fast!

I made this bread on Valentine’s Day, because 1) We’re parents now so Valentine’s Day is really just an excuse to buy the little guy a shiny red balloon. Here’s hoping he’s always super excitedย about a $2 gift.

2) Valentine’s Day was on a Tuesday, and babysitters are scarce, and restaurants are crowded, so going out was a non-option.

and 3) The Mr. loves reuben sandwiches, and making a big loaf of reuben-y goodness seemed like the easiest way to let him know I’m still crazy about him evenย if I didn’t manage to get a showerย all day.

This Pull Apart Reuben bread is an easy appetizer everyone will love!

If you’ve never made pull apart bread before, it’s almost embarrassingly simple to put together. I start with a nice round crusty loaf of bread (I managed to find rye bread at a local Jewish deli, but Sourdough can also work). The bread is scored in parallel and perpendicular lines, then stuffed with handfuls of cheese, meat, seasonings, or whatever else suits your fancy. Because this was a Reuben-inspired bread, I used gobs of shredded Swiss, thick slices of chopped corned beef, and a sprinkling of sauerkraut for good measure.

The whole thing gets popped in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese is melty and the bread is hot and golden. While it’s baking, I whip up a quick homemade Russian dressing that has just the right balance of sweetness, tang, and heat. In no time at all, you have a lovely loaf bursting with stringy cheese and crisp corned beef.

Get all the great flavors of a reuben sandwich in this easy to make Pull Apart Reuben Bread!

I fully expected our sweet child would snub his nose at this concoction (I mean, who ever heard of a kid eating sauerkraut?), but the moment this came out of the oven, he was signing the word for “please” and not-so-patiently pointing and whining at the fragrant bread. I reached, down pulled a hunk off and handed it to him. He shoved the whole thing in his mouth, chomped away happily, and was begging for another piece less than 30 seconds later.

At dinner, we all dove in. Even the little guy got in on the dipping action. The Mr. loved it and told me he’d prefer this over a $50 steak and a wife in heels any day (Ok, ok, maybe those weren’t his exact words, but he did really love this bread!) ย The winning flavors of a classic reuben are irresistible, even for a sometimes picky child. Unless you plan on eating the entire loaf, you might want to slice and plate the bread in appropriate serving sizes. Otherwise, you may keep going back for nibble after nibble until suddenly your tiny family has eaten almost an entire loaf of bread in one sitting. Not that I know anything about that. Ahem.

This Pull Apart Reuben Bread is a cinch to make and always a hit at parties!

Get all the great flavors of a reuben sandwich in this easy to make Pull Apart Reuben Bread!

Reuben Pull Apart Bread

Yield: 6-8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the bread:

  • 2 cups thick sliced corned beef, chopped into strips
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 can sauerkraut, drained
  • 1 round rye loaf (or sourdough in a pinch)

For the sauce:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. To make the bread, slice it in parallel and perpendicular lines, about an inch apart, being careful not to slice all the way through the bread. Place the loaf on a baking sheet.
  • In a bowl, mix together the cheese, meat, and sauerkraut. Using your fingers, stuff the cheese mixture into each of the rows on the loaf of bread. Place the loaf in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melty and bread is golden.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients. Serve the bread warm with a side of sauce for dipping.
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    10 Comments

    1. Thank you for sharing. This is very good idea. I still have Sauerkraut leftovers from Christmas, so I can try your recipe ๐Ÿ™‚

    2. YESSSSS!!! This. Is. Amazing. I mean come on, is there really a better food for March? Corned beef and bread to go with all the beer and friends. Saving this one for sure!

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