[1] Port your love of Reuben sandwiches to this Reuben casserole. The recipe is below (photo © Taste Of Home).

[2] Here’s the recipe (photo © The Cookie Rookie).

[3] What’s wrong with this Reuben sandwich? The cheese isn’t melted! (photos #3 and #4 © Carnegie Deli).

[4] OK, now it’s better!

[5] Don’t want red meat? Don’t like spice? Try a turkey Reuben on rye. Have leftover duck or lamb? Make a “special” Reuben (photo © National Turkey Federation).

[6] Irish nachos with Reuben toppings. Here’s the recipe (photo © Idaho Potato Commission).

[7] Reuben pizza. Here’s the recipe (photo © DeLallo).

If you’ve been hankering for a Reuben sandwich, today’s the day to make one or buy one. March 14th is National Reuben Sandwich Day, and we’ve got a bunch of Reuben sandwich variations below, as well as recipes for Reuben-inspired dishes: Reuben recipes for biscuits, casseroles, even egg rolls! They’re all great to serve for St. Patrick’s Day instead of the classic corned beef and cabbage—and delicious any time.

In addition to the Creamy Reuben Casserole recipe that follows, there are more Reuben-inspired recipes below.

> Pastrami history.

> Reuben sandwich history.

> Sandwich history.

> January 14th is National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day.
 
 
REUBEN SANDWICH VARIATIONS

The Reuben has been adapted many times over substituting turkey for the pastrami, and coleslaw for the sauerkraut. Rye or marble rye (photo #2) can stand in for the pumpernickel. Some variations aren’t grilled (so the cheese isn’t melted, alas–photo #3).

Some variations:

 
 
MODERN PASTRAMI SANDWICH VARIATIONS

You can get creative with a pastrami sandwich without violating any Geneva Food Convention. You can add or substitute without abusing the New York pastrami tradition.

We mean, you can modernize it. We’re not talking wasabi mustard, pickled jalapeños, or pesto, just some logical extensions, some borrowed from the Reuben (see below).

Our favorite: pastrami on rye or pumpernickel with melted gruyere and caramelized onions. Plus the deli mustard and sides of pickles and coleslaw.
 
Toppings

 
Condiments

 
 
RECIPE: CREAMY REUBEN CASSEROLE

This Reuben casserole features corned beef, sauerkraut, and other ingredients that make Reuben sandwiches so popular. It was created by Margery Bryan of Royal City, Washington and featured on Taste Of Home. “It’s always well received at a potluck,” says Margery.

It couldn’t be easier to make.
 
Ingredients

 
Preparation

1. PREHEAT the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine the sauerkraut, corned beef, sour cream, onion, and garlic.

2. TRANSFER to a greased 11″ x 7-” baking dish. Sprinkle with the cheese and bread cubes; drizzle with the butter and Russian dressing.

3. BAKE uncovered, until it’s heated through and the cheese is melted, 25-30 minutes.

4. SERVE with a large dollop of Russian dressing.
 
 
MORE REUBEN RECIPES

 
 
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*Russian Dressing vs. Thousand Island Dressing: The main difference between the two is that Thousand Island dressing has pickle relish (the “thousand islands”), giving it more sweetness and texture. It is made with mayonnaise and ketchup. Russian Dressing is made from mayonnaise and chili sauce and is more piquant. Some people add a bit of prepared horseradish for more spice.