Baked Reuben Dip

Step 1

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Grease a 9 or 10-inch glass pie plate.

Step 3

In a bowl combine the soft cream cheese with garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if using) sour cream and Thousand Island dressing; mix vigorously until very smooth.

Step 4

Mix in 1-1/4 cups Swiss cheese and the chopped pastrami or corned beef.

Step 5

Spread the mixture into the pie plate.

Step 6

Top with the sauerkraut, then sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Swiss cheese on top.

Step 7

At this point you may cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.

Step 8

Bake (400 degrees F) for about 15-20 minutes or until edges are bubbly and the mixture is very hot in the middle, you may need a slightly longer baking time if the mixture was chilled.