#3358 - Corned Beef and Sauerkraut Casserole

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 3/4 cups sauerkraut (well drained)
1/2 lb. sliced corned beef (diced)
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
2 tomatoes (washed and sliced)
2 TBSP butter + 4 TBSP butter
1 cup crushed seasoned rye crackers (coarsely crushed)

Grease a 2 qt. casserole dish. Layer 1/2 of the sauerkraut in the bottom of the dish, then 1/2 of the corned beef pieces, then 1/2 of the shredded Swiss cheese, then remaining sauerkraut, then remaining corned beef pieces, then remaining shredded Swiss cheese. Drop spoonfuls of Thousand Island dressing evenly over the shredded Swiss cheese. Spread all of the tomato slices over the top. Dot 2 TBSP butter over the tomato slices. In a bowl add 4 TBSP butter--melt in the microwave. Add crushed crackers to the melted butter--stir to mix. Spread the cracker mixture all over the top of the tomatoes. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-35 minutes or until bubbling hot.