Reuben The Cheese Ghost Recipe

Name: Reuben The Cheese Ghost
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 8 ounce (2 cups) slice Land O Lakes Deli Swiss Cheese, shredded; 1 cup chopped corned beef; 1 cup sauerkraut, drained, squeezed dry; 3 tablespoons Thousand Island dressing; 1 teaspoon caraway seed, if desired; 2 slices black olives; Jalapeno pepper slice; Rye bagel chips, cocktail rye bread, rye toast, caraway crackers and/or light rye crisp bread

Servings: persons

1
Combine cream cheese and butter in bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy.
2
Remove 1 cup mixture.
3
Cover with plastic food wrap; refrigerate.
4
Add Swiss cheese, corned beef, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing and caraway seed, if desired, to remaining cream cheese mixture.
5
Beat until well mixed.
6
Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
7
Remove sauerkraut mixture from refrigerator.
8
Shape into ghost shape on serving plate.
9
Refrigerate 30 minutes.
10
Remove 1 cup cream cheese mixture from refrigerator, while ghost is refrigerated, to soften.
11
Frost ghost with cream cheese mixture.
12
Attach olives for eyes and pepper slice for nose.
13
Cover; refrigerate until serving time or up to 24 hours.
14
Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving.
15
Serve with assorted bagel chips, toast, crackers and/or crisp bread.

752

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened, 8 ounce (2 cups) slice Land O Lakes Deli Swiss Cheese, shredded, 1 cup chopped corned beef, and more.

Yes, Reuben The Cheese Ghost falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Reuben The Cheese Ghost

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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