Lucky Layered Reuben Casserole

Makes 6 servings

1/2 lb deli sliced corned beef chopped
32 oz jar sauerkraut rinsed, drained, and squeezed (about 2 cups)
8 slices Swiss cheese
1 cup gherkin baby pickles chopped
1 1/2 cups rye bread crumbs I pulsed a few slices of Rye bread to get the bread crumb consistency
1 cup 1000 Island dressing

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray an 8x8 dish with cooking spray.
Build your casserole in layers.
Start with a layer of drained sauerkraut (be sure to drain and pat dry).
Sprinkle on chopped pickles.
Add 4 slices of Swiss cheese.
Then add chopped corned beef on top.
Drizzle with 1000 Island dressing, spreading to cover.
Add 4 more slices of Swiss cheese.
Finally, sprinkle on bread crumbs. Optional: you can spray lightly with cooking spray to crisp up bread more.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.

To make the bread crumbs I added a few chopped slices of Rye bread to a food processor and pulsed until it was the texture/size of bread crumbs.