Cream cheese and sour cream are combined with the classic Reuben ingredients, corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese to make a dip with rye crackers being the natural choice for dippers.

Reuben Dip

1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese

1/4 cup sour cream

4 ounces sliced corned beef, finely chopped

1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese

1/4 cup sauerkraut, drained and chopped

2 to 3 tablespoons milk (optional)

Rye crackers

1. Heat cream cheese, sour cream, corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut in small sauce pan over low heat until hot, thin with milk if necessary.
2. Serve with rye crackers.

Makes about 2 1/2 cups.