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Keto reuben casserole in a skillet with bubbly melted Swiss cheese over corned beef, cabbage, and sauerkraut.

Keto Reuben Casserole

Daniel Foster
Tender cabbage, savory corned beef, and tangy sauerkraut come together under a melted layer of Swiss cheese in this warm skillet dinner with classic deli flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 386 kcal

Equipment

  • 10-inch skillet with lid
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp finely diced dill pickles
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp Swerve Brown (or other sweetener)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
  • 4 cups finely shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup sauerkraut (drained)
  • 12 oz corned beef (coarsely chopped)
  • 6 oz sliced Swiss cheese

Instructions

Keto Russian Dressing

  • Combine the mayonnaise, dill pickles, tomato paste, sweetener, cumin, and cloves in a medium bowl, then whisk until smooth. The dressing should look evenly blended, with the pickle pieces suspended throughout the creamy mixture.

Casserole

  • Warm a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, then stir in the caraway seeds and cook for about 30 seconds. The seeds should smell fragrant and herbal as the butter lightly bubbles around them.
  • Add the shredded cabbage and turn it through the caraway butter, cooking for 3 to 5 minutes. Stop when the shreds are glossy and softened but still have a little bite.
  • Fold in the drained sauerkraut, then spread the cabbage mixture across the skillet and lower the heat to medium-low. The vegetable layer should cover the bottom evenly without a pool of liquid gathering at the edges.
  • Arrange the chopped corned beef over the cabbage, spoon the prepared dressing across it, and cover with the Swiss cheese slices. Cover the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and gently bubbling around the edges.

Notes

Moisture control: Press the sauerkraut firmly in a fine-mesh strainer using clean towels to expel extra brine before cooking, which prevents pooling liquid beneath the cheese.
Texture tip: Sauté the cabbage until glossy and tender-crisp so it releases moisture without becoming mushy.
Serving tip: Let the covered skillet stand for a couple of minutes off the heat before plating so the melted cheese sets slightly for cleaner scoops.
Reheating: Warm leftover portions gently in a covered skillet over low heat until the cheese softens and the filling is hot throughout.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Reuben Casserole
Amount per Serving
Calories
386
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
29.2
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
 
11.5
g
72
%
Cholesterol
 
78
mg
26
%
Sodium
 
960
mg
42
%
Potassium
 
310
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
6.4
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2.1
g
9
%
Sugar
 
2.8
g
3
%
Protein
 
19.1
g
38
%
Vitamin A
 
340
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
28
mg
34
%
Calcium
 
280
mg
28
%
Iron
 
2.2
mg
12
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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