Crescent Reuben Bake (High-Protein Version)

🥪🧀 Crescent Reuben Bake (High-Protein Version)

All the classic Reuben flavors — corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss, and creamy dressing — baked into a lighter, protein-packed casserole, Abrar.

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🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6 – 40–50g protein per serving)

• 2 cans reduced-fat crescent roll dough

• 500g lean corned beef, chopped

• 1 cup sauerkraut, well drained

• 1 cup low-fat shredded Swiss cheese

• ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt

• 2 tbsp light mayonnaise

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Optional protein boost: ½ cup blended cottage cheese

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Press one can of crescent dough into the bottom of the dish, sealing seams.

3. In a bowl, mix corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Greek yogurt, mayo, mustard, garlic powder, and pepper.
   (Stir in cottage cheese if using.)

4. Spread mixture evenly over dough.

5. Roll out second can of crescent dough and place over filling. Seal edges.

6. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown.

7. Cool 10 minutes before slicing.

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📊 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approx.)

• Calories: ~460

• Protein: 42–50g

• Carbs: 28g

• Fat: 18g

(Macros vary by crescent brand and corned beef leanness.)

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💪 Boost to 55g+ Protein

• Increase corned beef to 650g

• Add cottage cheese to filling

• Sprinkle extra Swiss on top

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🔥 Lower-Carb Option

• Use one layer of crescent dough only (bottom crust)

• Increase meat and cheese

• Serve over shredded cabbage instead of full crust

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🥗 Serve With

• Side salad with mustard vinaigrette

• Pickle spears

• Steamed green beans