Description
Baked Reuben Sliders are a deliciously easy-to-make twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, featuring layers of corned beef or pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and tangy thousand island dressing all baked to warm, melty perfection inside soft dinner rolls. Topped with a flavorful butter and spice mixture, these sliders make the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer or meal.
Ingredients
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Sliders
- 12 soft dinner rolls or Hawaiian rolls
- 1/2 cup thousand island dressing
- 1/2 lb corned beef or pastrami, thinly sliced
- 1/2 lb Swiss cheese, sliced
- 1 lb sauerkraut, drained
Topping
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Slice Rolls: Carefully slice the rolls in half horizontally, keeping the bottoms attached in one piece and the tops attached in another, so you can layer the fillings easily.
- Layer Base: Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared baking dish evenly to serve as the base of your sliders.
- Spread Dressing: Evenly spread half of the thousand island dressing over the bottom half of the rolls, which adds moisture and flavor.
- Add Fillings: Layer the corned beef or pastrami evenly over the dressed rolls, followed by the drained sauerkraut, and then layer the Swiss cheese on top of the sauerkraut.
- Top Layer Dressing and Assemble: Spread the remaining thousand island dressing on the inside of the tops of the rolls, then place these tops over the Swiss cheese layer to complete the sandwich assembly.
- Prepare Butter Topping: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, poppy seeds, minced onion, caraway seeds, and salt. Brush this mixture generously over the tops of the assembled sliders to add a flavorful, golden crust after baking.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 15 minutes. This melts the cheese thoroughly and heats the fillings through.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes or until the tops of the sliders are lightly golden and slightly crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, serve warm, and enjoy your homemade baked Reuben sliders!
Notes
- The perfect sandwich made into the perfect starter, ideal for parties or casual gatherings.
- Make sure to drain the sauerkraut well to avoid a soggy slider.
- Use fresh soft dinner rolls or Hawaiian rolls for the best texture and flavor.
- Baking covered first ensures the cheese melts evenly without drying out the sliders.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
