Lazy Latke-Reuben Casserole

 Warm corned beef, sauerkraut and melted swiss cheese nestled between two layers of potato pancakes.

Two of the most traditional foods to eat on Hanukkah are donuts and Latkes (potato pancakes) – both deliciously fried! Traditional slow cookers do not fry but there is no way I can let my slow cookers stay cold on a fun and happy holiday like Hanukkah. So, I developed this delicious Lazy-Latke Reuben Casserole as this perfect Hanukkah treat. 

Ingredients

• 24 cooked latkes You will need enough to provide two layers in your slow cooker. Mine takes about 24, but this could vary based on both the size of your latkes and the size and shape of your slow cooker.
• 1 lb sliced corned beef
• 1 lb sauerkraut, drained of excess liquid
• ¼ lb sliced Swiss cheese
• 1 cup Russian dressing homemade or store bought both work

Lazy Latke-Reuben Casserole

Instructions

1. Line slow cooker with foil or parchment paper. If using foil, spray lightly with non-stick coating of your choice. This step is important if you want to remove your casserole from your slow cooker prior to serving. If you plan to serve directly from your slow cooker, skip this step.
2. Cover bottom of slow cooker vessel with one layer of latkes
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4. Fully cover latke layer with a thick layer of corned beef
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6. Spoon a layer of sauerkraut on top of corned beef
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8. Lay a thick layer of Swiss cheese fully covering sauerkraut
9. Fully cover with a layer of latkes
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11. Cook on high 3 hours or until all layers are heated through and cheese has fully melted. Switch to warm until and during serving.
12. Serve with Russian dressing for dipping.
13. Optional step: if you would like a crispy top latke layer, you can place your slow cooker vessel under a broiler for a minute or two prior to serving. Watch careful as it can burn very quickly. Be careful moving the vessel, it will be VERY hot!