This is a favorite for weeknight meals with my husband and a crowd-pleaser at our parties

- 1 tablespoon butter, plus a bit extra for greasing
- 6 slices rye bread, cubed
- 1 pound cooked corned beef, chopped
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional, for an authentic rye bread flavor)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:

. Preheat your oven to 350°F and with a heart as warm as the preheat, grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with a little butter.
2. Spread those rye bread cubes along the bottom of the dish just like you’re laying down the foundation of a family home.
3. Evenly sprinkle the chopped corned beef over the bread cubes, then follow that with a layer of sauerkraut and Swiss cheese that’s comforting just to look at.

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