A platter of corned beef is a must on St. Patrick's Day—but these ideas for pizzas, casseroles and more will have you looking forward to all the leftover corned beef recipes you can make.
23 Easy Leftover Corned Beef Recipes
Updated on May 15, 2024
1/23
Corned Beef Hash and Eggs
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sunday breakfasts have always been special in our house. It's fun to get in the kitchen and cook with the kids. No matter how many new recipes we try, the kids always rate this No. 1! —Rick Skildum, Maple Grove, Minnesota
The day after St. Paddy’s calls for corned beef hash—and eggs! Turn your leftover beef into a brunch-worthy dish with frozen cubed hash browns, onions, eggs and fresh herbs.
2/23
Corned Beef Sandwiches
Total Time
20 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter shared this recipe with me. It has become a favorite of our entire family.
Corned beef sandwiches may seem like the obvious way to use up any remaining salt-cured brisket the day after St. Patrick’s Day, but the mayo-chili sauce on these melts is a total gamechanger. Besides the authentic fixings like Swiss cheese and sauerkraut, you can also add caramelized onions, pickles or pickle relish.
3/23
Split Pea Soup
Total Time
2 hours 30 min
Servings
10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
The old-fashioned favorite is a snap to make, and it's economical too. Carrots, celery and onion accent the subtle flavor of the split peas, while a ham bone adds a meaty touch to this hearty soup. It's sure to chase away autumn's chill. —Laurie Todd, Columbus, Mississippi
4/23
Reuben Stromboli
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings.
From the Recipe Creator:
I love this quick-to-fix, layered Reuben stromboli. I used another sandwich recipe as a guide but made it with Reuben fixings. Switch things up by using sliced turkey and coleslaw instead of corned beef and sauerkraut. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nothing beats this cheesy, rolled-up Reuben stromboli that’s layered with love—aka corned beef, pastrami, sauerkraut, spicy brown mustard and fontina cheese. It’s especially good with homemade sauerkraut.
5/23
Corned Beef Hash Rustic Pie
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This suppertime pie has all the yummies: homemade crust, seasoned potatoes, and lots and lots of corned beef and cheese. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
This leftover corned beef recipe has all the yummies: homemade crust, seasoned potatoes and lots and lots of corned beef. Plus, it’s topped with the cutest four-leaf clover pastry petals that are actually a cinch to make.
6/23
Corned Beef Pizza Swirls
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Offer these fun little bites that taste like a Reuben for St. Patrick’s Day. Even better, don't wait—deli meat and cheese make them doable all year long. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Save classic homemade pizza recipes for other times of the year. These fun little bites taste like Reubens and are the ideal way to use up corned beef as an appetizer.
7/23
Slow-Cooked Reuben Spread
Total Time
4 hours 10 min
Servings
3-3/4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m a big fan of Reuben sandwiches and anything with that flavor combination. For an appetizer, I blend corned beef with Swiss cheese and a few other items to make a spread for rye bread or crackers. —June Herke, Watertown, South Dakota
Reuben lovers, we see you, which is why we turned one of life’s best sammies into a spread. For an appetizer version of the beloved sandwich, blend corned beef with cream cheese and Swiss cheese for a dip that’s dreamy when served with rye bread or crackers.
8/23
Makeover Reuben Melt
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This twist on a classic Reuben keeps the corned beef and uses a sauce made with Swiss (and plenty of thousand-island flavor). Fresh slaw on top replaces the sauerkraut. —Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sauerkraut naysayers will appreciate this open-faced Reuben melt that swaps the fermented cabbage with a crunchy slaw. A sauce made with Swiss (and plenty of Thousand Island salad dressing flavors) is the ultimate finishing touch. If you prefer a more involved topping, try one of these fun coleslaw recipes instead.
9/23
Reuben Rounds
Total Time
30 min
Servings
16 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator:
Fans of the classic Reuben sandwich will go crazy for baked pastry spirals of corned beef, Swiss and sauerkraut. They're so easy to make, and bottled Thousand Island dressing makes the perfect dipping sauce. —Cheryl Snavely, Hagerstown, Maryland
Everything is better in pinwheel form, including Reubens. Your crew will go crazy for baked pastry spirals of corned beef, Swiss and sauerkraut. They’re so easy to make, and bottled Thousand Island salad dressing makes the easiest dipping sauce.
10/23
Chicken Reuben Roll-Ups
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My Nebraska-native husband loves Reuben sandwiches and anything with chicken, so I combined his two favorites in a fun roll-up. —Ashli Kottwitz, Hermitage, Tennessee
Chicken roulade gets the corned beef, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island treatment here, but let’s be serious: it’s all about the toasty rye and pumpernickel bread crumb coating. Serve alongside mashed potatoes and a simple slaw.
11/23
Reuben Brunch Bake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this when I wanted something different for a graduation brunch for two of our sons. When I realized I had most of the ingredients on hand for the Reuben dip I usually make, I decided to use them in a brunch casserole instead! Everyone asked for the recipe. —Janelle Reed, Merriam, Kansas
If you have most of the ingredients on hand for a Reuben, use them to whip up a savory brunch casserole instead! Fluffy, cheesy eggs, cubed bread and chopped green onion will have everyone reaching for second slices.
12/23
Paddy's Reuben Dip
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
32 servings (about 4 cups)
From the Recipe Creator:
This slow-cooked spread tastes just like the popular Reuben sandwich. Even when I double the recipe, I end up with an empty dish. —Mary Jane Kimmes, Hastings, Minnesota
This slow-cooked spread tastes just like the popular Reuben sandwich and is the perfect vehicle for leftover corned beef too. Serve warm with rye bread, crackers or mini cucumber spheres for a healthy alternative.
13/23
Diner Corned Beef Hash
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created my hash to taste like a dish from a northern Arizona restaurant we always loved. We round it out with eggs and toast made from homemade bread. —Denise Chelpka, Phoenix, Arizona
If our local diner served this corned beef hash, we’d be there 24/7! Luckily, it’s a breeze to make at home with leftover corned beef, potatoes, celery and herbs. A side of eggs and toast rounds out the post-Paddy’s day meal.
14/23
Reuben Bread Pudding
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our Aunt Renee always brought this casserole to family picnics in Chicago.
It became so popular that she started bringing two or three. I have also made
it using dark rye bread or marbled rye, and ham instead of corned beef—all the variations are delicious! —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona
Any kind of bread pudding is a plus in our book, but Reuben bread pudding gives us something a little bit different. You could also make it using dark rye bread or marbled rye, and ham instead of corned beef—all the variations are delicious.
15/23
Reuben Waffle Potato Appetizers
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I love Reubens, so I turned the classic sandwich into a fun appetizer with corned beef and sauerkraut on waffle fries. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois
Name a better-looking snack…we’ll wait. Baby Reubens baked onto little waffle fries is one of the best uses for leftover corned beef we’ve come across. The horseradish cream cheese mixture gives them a nice kick.
16/23
Reuben Pudgy Pie
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Our favorite pudgy pie is the Reuben: corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese! We always use buttered bread. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Not familiar with pudgy pies? Allow us to introduce you to life’s greatest treat. Pudgy pies—aka jaffles or toasties—are sandwiches usually cooked in a pie iron, or this case, over an open flame. Buttered bread is the key to a mouthwatering sandwich.
17/23
Reuben and Rye Strata
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This make-ahead dish is wonderful for brunch, lunch or supper, and it’s so easy to prepare. If you prefer it, substitute turkey pastrami for the corned beef. —Mary Louise Lever, Rome, Georgia
Brunch goals look a lot like this make-ahead Reuben and rye strata that has a base of bread, eggs and cheese, but a few more power players in the form of chopped pickles and Thousand Island dressing. Leftover cubed corned beef would also work in place of deli-style.
18/23
Reuben Pizza
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Fridays are pizza nights at our house. We do a lot of experimenting, so we don't have the same old thing every week. With only five ingredients, this pizza is a snap to whip up. —Nicole German, Hutchinson, Minnesota
With only five ingredients, this Reuben pizza couldn’t be easier to put together. A premade pizza crust saves you the hassle of having to deal with raw dough.
19/23
Reuben Calzones
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love a Reuben sandwich, so I tried the fillings in a pizza pocket instead of on rye bread. This hand-held dinner is a big winner at our house. —Nickie Frye, Evansville, Indiana
If you love a good Irish-Italian mix, these Reuben calzones fit the bill. Stuffing the fillings into a pizza pocket instead of on rye bread makes this hand-held dinner a big winner.
There’s more to Ireland than delicious, set into these classic Irish Recipes and dig in on St. Patrick’s Day or any day.
20/23
Creamy Reuben Casserole
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This dish features corned beef, sauerkraut and other ingredients that make Reuben sandwiches so popular. —Margery Bryan, Moses Lake, Washington
Leftovers call for casseroles and this Reuben remix is one of the best, featuring corned beef, sauerkraut, sour cream and a whole ‘lotta cheese. Add homemade Thousand Island salad dressing for even more flavor.
21/23
Reuben-Style Pizza
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This homemade pie has all the goodness classic Reuben sandwich in a form that will feed a crowd. It has a cheesy sauce, and smells so wonderful coming out of the oven. —Tracy Miller, Wakeman, Ohio
Is pizza night feeling a little too monotonous in your house? Level up your pies with Reuben-inspired toppings. If you have enough leftover corned beef, you might want to double the recipe because the slices will go fast.
22/23
Spicy Corned Beef Tacos
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Using leftovers in new and exciting ways is my personal cooking challenge. These fun tacos take my favorite Reuben ingredients and turn them into something totally different—and completely delicious. —Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas
If you have leftover corned beef, bagged coleslaw mix and tortillas, you’re in for some killer spicy corned beef tacos. A blitz of Thousand Island salad dressing and Sriracha chili sauce makes the perfect pour-over sauce you’ll want to douse on everything from now on.
23/23
Makeover Hash and Eggs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Who knew there was such a thing as healthy corned beef hash?! Loaded with red potatoes and deli corned beef, our lightened-up version of corned beef hash delivers fresh flavors and a dose of fiber. It's so spot on, you'll swear you're in a diner. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
If you’ve been searching for a lighter version of corned beef hash, this recipe is the one. The diced red potatoes really shine in place of the typical hash browns.
