• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Food Blogging Resources
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Pip and Ebby

Recipe Index
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipe Index
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Appetizers » 5-Ingredient Crockpot Reuben Dip Recipe

    5-Ingredient Crockpot Reuben Dip Recipe

    Published: Mar 2, 2025 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Jump to Recipe

    Get all the flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich in this creamy Crockpot Reuben Dip! A great appetizer for St. Patrick’s Day, game day, or any time of the year. Take this decadent cheesy dip recipe to a party once, and it’ll make you famous.

    Hand pulling a cracker with a cheesy, gooey bite of reuben dip out of a bowl.

    Original post: January 2015 | Updated: December 2020 and March 2025

    Why This Crock Pot Reuben Dip Recipe Works

    • 5 simple ingredients, 5 minutes of prep – a dream come true when preparing for a party.
    • If you love the flavors of the classic Reuben sandwich, then this hot Reuben dip is going to be the recipe of your dreams. 
    • So. Delicious. I am warning you.. Don’t leave yourself alone with this stuff.
    • You will receive many requests for the recipe after making it. I once took this to a St. Patrick’s Day party and at least 12 people asked for the recipe.
    • Best hot dip of all time. (Don’t tell the other dips I said that.)

    If you love the taste of classic Reuben sandwiches (I mean, who doesn’t?!), then this Crockpot Reuben Dip is going to be the recipe of your dreams. And with just 5 minutes of prep, you can make it faster than your favorite sandwich. The waiting is the hard part, but the results are so worth the wait!

    This Slow Cooker Reuben Dip is creamy and irresistible and is one of maybe five recipes in my arsenal that people ask for consistently. I promise you will receive so many requests for this savory dip recipe after making it. It happens to me every single time. 

    Crockpot Reuben Dip Ingredients

    The ingredients for a Reuben sandwich are very specific, so are these dip ingredients. Try to stay as close as possible to the original ingredients. I’ve listed some recipe tips and subs below.

    Ingredients for reuben dip on a cutting board.

    Corned beef – Any variety works. Buddig deli sliced corned beef is great!

    Cream cheese – Use full fat for tastiest results. Cut into chunks to promote easier melting.

    Sauerkraut – Essential ingredient! Use canned, bagged or make your own homemade sauerkraut.

    Sour cream – Use full fat for best results.

    Swiss cheese – Shredded Swiss is the star of the show (alongside the sauerkraut), so do whatever you need to do to NOT replace this with another variety of cheese.

    How to Make Reuben Dip in a Crockpot

    This dip is soooo easy to make. Waiting for it to be ready is the hardest part.

    Step 1

    Combine all the ingredients into your crockpot.

    Two crockpots side by side, one before the reuben dip had cooked and one after.

    Step 2

    Cook on low heat for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. 

    Step 3

    Serve warm with pita bread or crackers

    How To Make Baked Reuben Dip

    To make this easy reuben dip recipe in the oven (vs a slow cooker), mix all ingredients in a large bowl and add them to a baking dish greased with cooking spray. Bake the dip at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until heated through.

    Recipe Notes & Tips

    • Thinly sliced corned beef works great! You can replace it with another sliced deli meat like ham or roast beef, if desired.
    • Don’t skip on the tangy sauerkraut or Swiss cheese. These are essential, integral components.
    • I love sauerkraut, but you can reduce the amount called for in the recipe by half if sauerkraut isn’t necessarily your thing. See the section below on how to use up the extra sauerkraut in your fridge.
    • This is best cooked on the low setting for a long period to really give a chance for the flavors to combine and develop.
    • After it’s done cooking, keep the dip on the warm setting for parties. 
    • Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and add to a greased baking dish to make this in the oven. See instructions in the section above.
    • Serve with pita bread, rye bread, crackers, chips, pretzels, or veggie sticks.
    Top view of a cheesy hot dip covered with cheese and surrounded by crackers.

    What To Eat With Crockpot Reuben Dip

    Serve this delicious dip warm with toasted rye bread pieces, pita bread or rye crackers.- top with a drizzle of Russian dressing or Thousand Island dressing if you like. Here’s a whole bunch of other great ideas for what to serve with this warm, creamy dip.

    • Tortilla chips
    • Pieces or slices of rye bread 
    • Pita chips
    • Crackers
    • Bread bowl pieces
    • Baguette slices
    • Tortilla pieces
    • Carrot and celery sticks
    • Potato chips
    • Pretzels – Hard or soft pretzels are both great with this dip. Pretzel rods work best of the hard pretzels.
    • Cauliflower or broccoli florets
    • Any fresh veggies cut into small pieces or sticks such as bell peppers

    How to Store Leftover Reuben Dip

    Allow the slow-cooker Reuben dip to cool completely before transferring to the refrigerator for storage. Leftover Reuben Dip should be stored in an airtight container in the colder part of your fridge and eaten within 5 days.

    How to Reheat Reuben Dip

    Reheat in the microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir, and heat again for another minute. Stir again and heat in 30 second increments until heated through.

    More Great Dips with Sour Cream and Cream Cheese

    Creamy dips are the ultimate party food. Read through this roundup of dip recipes with sour cream and cream cheese to gather ideas for your next gathering! Here’s just a few of the amazing recipes you’ll find there.

    • French onion dip
    • Buffalo chicken dip
    • Cream cheese salsa dip
    • Artichoke dip

    More Hot Dip Recipes

    If you like hot dips as much as I do, here’s a few more great ideas to get your own Hot Dip Party started!

    • Chicken Jalapeno Dip – Meat, cheese and spice in a single hot dip! Serve with chips at your next gathering and you’ll be the most popular person at the party. Cater spice to your liking!
    • Slow Cooker Hot Creamy Corn is so delicious! Bacon and green chiles give this dish the kick is needs. Sprinkle some cilantro into the cheesy corn dish for a perfect brunch dish.
    • Slow Cooker Club Sandwich Dip – Turn the classic Club Sandwich into a jaw-dropping hot dip. This is a great party food or weekend appetizer/snack.
    • This Hot Corn and Crab Dip is the perfect appetizer for any party! The creaminess of the garlicky cheese and addition of sweet bell peppers, corn, and jalapenos are an awesome combination with the delicious crab.
    • Pan-Fried Brie with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto is your new favorite appetizer! This savory party food will be a hit at any gathering.

    How Long Does Sauerkraut Last In The Fridge

    Do you have some leftover kraut staring at you from inside your fridge? If so, you might be wondering if this versatile side dish is still safe to eat. Read on if you need to know: How long does kraut last in the fridge?

    What To Eat With Sauerkraut – 17 Delicious Ideas!

    You either love sauerkraut or you don’t. With its distinctively strong flavor, it may be hard to know what to eat alongside it. Click over for 17 delicious ideas about what to eat with sauerkraut.

    Close up of a bowl of cheesy dip with crackers spread out around it.

    More Party Food Recipes

    • Sausage Cheese Dip is easy to make (let your crockpot do the work for you!), cheesy, flavorful and totally irresistible! Only 6 ingredients required for this delicious party food!
    • This 7-Layer Taco Dip is the perfect appetizer and party food and it is always the first thing to get devoured.
    • Crockpot Meatballs require only a few ingredients with only a few minutes of prep. Let your slow cooker do all of the work for you!
    • Spinach Artichoke Dip is a party staple! It’s a filling, cheesy snack or appetizer that you can put on pita squares, crackers or chips. Let your slow cooker do all of the work for you!

    Will you help add value to Pip and Ebby?
    If you make this recipe and love it, stop back and give it a 5-star rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a comment. THANK YOU!

    5-Ingredient Crockpot Reuben Dip Recipe

    Get all the flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich in this creamy and irresistible Crockpot Reuben Dip! A great appetizer for St. Patrick's Day, game day, or any time of the year. Take this decadent cheesy dip recipe to a party once, and it’ll make you famous.
    5 from 4 votes
    Prevent your screen from going dark
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 hours hours
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 256kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Equipment

    • Crock Pot

    Ingredients

    • 8 oz sliced corned beef chopped
    • 8 oz cream cheese cut into chunks
    • 14.5 oz sauerkraut
    • 8 oz sour cream
    • 2 cups Swiss cheese shredded
    Text Ingredients

    Instructions

    • In a crockpot, combine corned beef, cream cheese, sauerkraut, sour cream and Swiss cheese.
    • Cook on Low heat for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve warm with pita bread or crackers.

    Notes

    • Thinly sliced corned beef works great! You can replace it with another sliced deli meat like ham or roast beef, if desired.
    • Don’t skip on the tangy sauerkraut or Swiss cheese. These are essential, integral components.
    • I love sauerkraut, but you can reduce the amount called for in the recipe by half if sauerkraut isn’t necessarily your thing. See the section below on how to use up the extra sauerkraut in your fridge.
    • This is best cooked on the low setting for a long period to really give a chance for the flavors to combine and develop.
    • After it’s done cooking, keep the dip on the warm setting for parties. 
    • Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and add to a greased baking dish to make this in the oven. See instructions in the section above.
    • Serve with pita bread, rye bread, crackers, chips, pretzels, or veggie sticks.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 633IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe?If you loved this recipe, please rate the recipe and leave a comment below!
    « Lemon Roasted Vegetables Recipe
    30-Minute Instant Pot Sloppy Joes Recipe »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kathie

      February 09, 2021 at 3:17 pm

      Do you suggest using the Bavarian (sweet) kraut or the regular? ps, I discovered you blog after camping next to your RV in Rice Co last summer.

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        February 09, 2021 at 4:52 pm

        Wow Kathie, that is really cool! You should’ve come over and said hi. I’m glad you checked out Pip and Ebby. I use regular sauerkraut in this recipe, but it might be a fun twist to try a sweeter version! Let me know if you give it a shot. Thanks for reaching out!

        Reply
      • Tricia

        October 19, 2022 at 8:22 pm

        5 stars
        One of my favorites with Rye Chips

        Reply
    2. Kodee

      February 23, 2020 at 10:42 pm

      Do you use deli lunch meat corn beef or cook a corn beef and slice it up?

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        February 25, 2020 at 5:22 pm

        In this recipe, I used deli meat. However, if I had some leftovers from a cooked meal, I would definitely enjoy using it for this recipe too! Thanks for asking!

        Reply
    3. Danielle Morrow

      February 23, 2020 at 4:36 pm

      What about the thousand island. You think I could just squeeze a little on top?

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        February 25, 2020 at 5:20 pm

        Um, yes! Sounds great!

        Reply
    4. Barb

      February 16, 2020 at 5:25 pm

      Do you drain the sauerkraut?
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        February 17, 2020 at 3:01 pm

        You can put the entire can in! Thank you for asking.

        Reply
    5. Donna

      February 14, 2020 at 9:04 pm

      Can this be made and frozen?

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        February 14, 2020 at 10:04 pm

        Hi Donna, I have never tried to but I think you should be able to! A nice slow warm up when you take it out of the freezer would be good.

        Reply
    6. Megan Porta

      January 20, 2015 at 2:17 am

      Hi TMT! I am not a huge fan of Swiss, either, and I promise you won't taste that "bite" that it can leave in your mouth. If you are totally opposed to trying it, mozzarella or havarti would work great, as well! Let me know what you use and how it turns out!
      Megan

      Reply
    7. TMT

      January 20, 2015 at 1:27 am

      Love the idea of this, but i HATE swiss…any other thoughts on another cheese? Provolone, white cheddar, mozzarella, Havarti (not sure in a dip)?

      Reply
    5 from 4 votes (3 ratings without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    I'm Megan and I am so happy you are here! Whether you are looking for a healthy salad, easy dinner or indulgent dessert, I've got you covered! Let's dig deeper →

    Dominate Your Instant Pot!

    Food Blogging Resources

    Yummy Desserts

    Brownies With Mint Frosting Recipe

    Valentine Snack Mix Recipe

    Banana Blondies Recipe

    Instant Pot Cinnamon Applesauce Recipe

    3 Ingredient Oreo Balls – No Bake Recipe

    Brownies with Marshmallows and Rice Krispies

    Comforting Soups

    Easy Loaded Baked Potato Soup

    Easy 5 Ingredient Chili Recipe

    Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup With Rotisserie Chicken Recipe

    Easy Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe (aka Pantry Soup)

    Ham Bone Vegetable Soup (Slow Cooker) Recipe

    Garlic Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe

    Footer

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Snapchat
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    As Featured In

    • Privacy Policy

    Copyright © 2025 Pip and Ebby on the Foodie Pro Theme

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.