FOOD FROM EUROPE

WARSAW - POLAND

Reuben Casserole

Original Recipe Yield 6 servings  

Ingredients

• 6 slices rye bread, cubed
• 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
• 1 pound deli sliced corned beef, cut into strips
• 3/4 cup Russian-style salad dressing
• 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Spread bread cubes in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread sauerkraut evenly over the bread cubes, then layer beef strips over sauerkraut. Pour dressing over all.
3. Spray aluminum foil with cooking spray and use to cover baking dish, sprayed side down. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
4. Remove cover, sprinkle with cheese and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Russian Style Creamy Salad Dressing 

Original Recipe Yield 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons grated onion
• 1/2 teaspoon ground dry mustard
• 4 drops hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, onion, mustard, hot sauce, Worcestershire, cream and parsley until smooth. Chill overnight to let ingredients incorporate. Serve over salads, eggs, chilled veggies or meat