5 slices rye bread, toasted (1 1/2 c.)
1/4 c. butter
1 c. shredded cheese
1 c. shredded corn beef
1 c. sauerkraut, well drained
1 1/2 c. half and half (or milk)
3 eggs
2 tbsp. grated onion
2 tbsp. Thousand Island dressing

Conventional method: Break up toast into crumbs. In saucepan, melt butter - add crumbs. Mix well and pat into pie plate. Sprinkle cheese over shell and add corned beef and kraut. Beat half and half with eggs and onion. Pour over filling and bake 35-40 minutes at 375 or until knife inserted comes out clean. Spread with dressing.

Microwave method: Make bread crumbs. Melt butter in pie plate in microwave 45-60 seconds until melted. Add crumbs and pat onto bottom and up sides of plate. Sprinkle cheese over shell, then add beef and kraut. Beat half and half with eggs and onion. Pour over top. Microwave on high 9-11 minutes or until set in center. Let stand 5 minutes and spread top with dressing.