Reuben Spread

Ingredients

• 1 lb. cooked corned beef, finely chopped
• 1 (16 oz) can of sauerkraut, rinsed, drained, and snipped
• 4 1/2 cups (16 oz) shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 cup Thousand Island dressing
• 1 (3 oz) pkg cream cheese, cut up
• 1 Tbsp prepared horseradish
• 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
• Rye crisp bread or rye crackers
• Pickle slices (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a 3 1/2 to 4 qt slow cooker, combine corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing, cream cheese, horseradish, and caraway seeds.

2. 2

   Cover and cook on low heat setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

3. 3

   Stir and serve immediately or keep warm on low heat for up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Spread over bread or crackers and top with sliced pickles if desired.

5. 5

   Makes about 20 servings.