"If you are a lover of Reubens, then you will love this hot dip! Serve with toasted cocktail pumpernickle or rye bread slices, this may be made up to 24 hours in advance then baked"

Original is 12 servings

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Step by Step Method

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, 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 in a preheat 400 degrees F oven 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.