Slow Cooker Hot Reuben Spread



1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (6 ounces)
3/4 cup drained sauerkraut
1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
1 package cream cheese, softened (8 ounces)
2 packages thinly sliced corned beef, chopped (2 1/2 ounces each)
Cocktail rye bread slices or pretzel crackers, if desired

1. Spray inside of 1- to 2 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix all ingredients except crackers; spoon into slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 1 hour or until cheese is melted. Stir until cheese is smooth; cover and cook 1 hour longer. Scrape down side of cooker with rubber spatula to help prevent edge of spread from scorching. Serve spread with rye bread. Spread will hold up to 2 hours on Low.

Yield: 26 servings (2 tablespoons each)