Low-Carb Reuben Bake (Video)

A low-carb Reuben bake is a delicious way to use leftover corned beef, but you can also buy corned beef at the deli to make this casserole. And this one has all the flavors people love in a Reuben sandwich, without the carbs.

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I love St. Patrick’s Day and encourage people to cook corned beef and cabbage every year. Both are typically sold in the U.S. for this Irish-American holiday. Regardless, I really hope you’re cooking corned beef.

And of course, I always recommend roasted cabbage and lemon as the perfect side dish for corned beef. I would appreciate it if you could read it. low carb reuben bakeEven if you don’t make corned beef (or don’t eat leftovers), I recommend buying corned beef at the deli and making this low-carb Reuben casserole with layers of cauliflower mash, cabbage, corned beef and Swiss cheese. To do. Cheese, Thousand Island Dressing.

if you are a fan of Reuben sandwichyou will recognize some of those ingredients and understand how this casserole got its name. We recommend this delicious use as your Friday favorite pick!

This low carb Reuben bake is definitely a recipe I came up with years ago after seeing a high carb Reuben bake. PinterestI realized I could turn this into a delicious low carb dish by substituting cheesy cauliflower for the potatoes and using unsweetened Thousand Island dressing.

It took a few tries to get the recipe and photos just how we wanted them, but when Kara and I tested this final version, we devoured it. I hope it doesn’t sound like I’m totally lacking in humility when I say I’m a total winner of the method. fun!

What are the ingredients needed for this recipe?

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cauliflower
sour cream
grated swiss cheese
green onion
salt and freshly ground black pepper
green cabbage
Olive oil
caraway seeds, optional
leftover corned beef
Thousand Island dressing if possible G. Hughes Thousand Island Dressing (affiliate link)

Can I maintain a low-carb Reuben bake?

This Ruben Bake recipe can be kept in the refrigerator for several days and can be easily reheated in the microwave. I’m guessing it is.

Which Thousand Island Dressing has less sugar in this Reuben Bake recipe?

When I first made this recipe, I had a hard time finding a Thousand Island dressing that was really low in carbs. G. Hughes Thousand Island Dressing (affiliate link), only 1 carb for 2 tablespoons!

Want more leftover corned beef ideas?

For more leftover corned beef ideas from Kalyn’s Kitchen and blogs around the web, you can use low carb and keto corned beef recipes.

How to make a low carb Reuben bake:

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Chop the cauliflower head and boil it in salted boiling water.
Drain the cauliflower for at least 5 minutes, then immersion blender (affiliate link) Or puree the cauliflower and sour cream with a hand beater.
Stir in grated Swiss cheese and green onions.
Roughly chop the cabbage, julienne and julienne the corned beef, and measure out the Thousand Island dressing.
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the cabbage (salt, pepper and a few caraway seeds if desired).
When the cabbage becomes tender, add the corned beef and simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Let cool for a few minutes, then mix in the Thousand Island dressing.
I used a deep casserole dish so you can see the layers, but any glass or flatware casserole dish that isn’t too small will do.
Line the bottom of the plate with half of the cauliflower.
Place the cabbage-corned beef mixture on top and top with grated Swiss cheese.
Next, make another layer of mashed cauliflower and spread it out.
Add another layer of grated Swiss cheese.
Bake at 375F/190C for about 45 minutes or until boiling and brown on top.
I promise anyone who likes corned beef will find this a hit, even if they don’t mind a low-carb diet.

Tasty low carb ideas with corned beef:

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material

1 big head cauliflower

1/3 cup sour cream

2 cups grated Swiss cheese (set aside)

1/2 cup chopped green onions

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 medium headed cabbage

2 tsp olive oil

1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)

Remaining 2 cups corned beef, shredded and chopped into bite size pieces

1/2 cup G. Hughes Thousand Island Dressing (see note)

procedure

Preheat oven to 375F/190C. Fill a pot halfway with water, add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
While the water is hot, cut off the leaves from the cauliflower leaving the stems intact. Then roughly chop the cauliflower. When the water is about to boil, add the cauliflower and cook over medium heat, cooking the cauliflower for 10 to 11 minutes or until just tender. (Don’t overcook, or the mashed cauliflower will be mushy.) Place the cauliflower in a colander over the sink to drain and dry for at least 5 minutes.
Return the cauliflower to the pot in which it was cooked, add the sour cream, immersion blender (affiliate link) or hand mixer (Affiliate link) Puree the cauliflower. (Don’t over-blend, I left it a little chunky. Don’t forget to cook more in the oven.) Stir in 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese and scallions.
Remove the wilted outer leaves from the cabbage, cut into quarters, and remove the core. Then slice the cabbage about 3/8 inch thick. Cut the corned beef into strips and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat (I used my favorite green bread (affiliate link) Cook the cabbage. ) When the oil is hot, add the cabbage, turn the heat to medium, and sauté the cabbage, seasoning with salt, pepper, and a little caraway seeds if using. Cook for about 4 minutes or until edges begin to brown slightly. Add corned beef and simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Turn off heat and allow to cool for 1-2 minutes, then add Thousand Island Dressing and mix.
Spray a large casserole dish with nonstick spray or olive oil. (The plate I made this on was about 9″ x 12″.) Place half of the mashed cauliflower in the plate and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese. Layer remaining mashed cauliflower on top and sprinkle cauliflower with another 3/4 cup grated cheese.
Bake, uncovered, for about 45 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and hot and cheese is beginning to brown lightly on top.

Note

if you can find G. Hughes Thousand Island Dressing (affiliate link) This recipe has only 1 carb for 2 tablespoons. Look for the lowest carb dressing you can find.

This recipe was edited by Kalyn and Kara from a recipe they saw on Pinterest.

Nutrition Facts Table:

yield:

Serving size:

1

Amount Per Serving:
calorie: 364Total Fat: 27gsaturated fat: 10gUnsaturated fat: 13.6gcholesterol: 90mgsodium: 815mgcarbohydrates: 11gfiber: 3.2gsugar: 5.9gprotein: 20g

The Recipe Plug-In I use automatically calculates nutritional information. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy as many variables affect the calculations.

Low Carb Diet / Low Glycemic Diet / Low Carb Diet Suggestions:
If you’re on a low-carb or keto diet, it’s important to look for Thousand Island dressings that don’t have a lot of sugar to make a low-carb Reuben bake. G. Hughes Thousand Island Dressing (affiliate link) If you find it, go ahead. Corned beef is not recommended for the South Beach Diet due to its high fat content. have a few South Beach recommends using light sour cream and low-fat Swiss cheese.

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Historical notes for this recipe:
This delicious low-carb casserole flavored with a Reuben sandwich was first posted in 2015. The recipe was last updated with additional information in 2023.