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Reuben Sandwich Sliders Recipe: Easy Party Appetizer with Thousand Island Drizzle

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These bite-sized Reuben Sandwich Sliders feature layers of savory corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, melty Swiss cheese, and a generous Thousand Island drizzle, all baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or cozy family nights, they’re quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 12 soft slider buns (Hawaiian rolls recommended)
  • 8 oz thinly sliced corned beef
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese (about 6 oz), cut to fit buns
  • 1 cup sauerkraut, drained and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing, plus extra for drizzling
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
  2. Slice slider rolls horizontally, keeping tops and bottoms connected if possible. Place bottoms in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  3. Layer sliced corned beef evenly over the bottom half of the rolls.
  4. Press sauerkraut between paper towels to remove excess moisture, then spread evenly over the corned beef.
  5. Arrange Swiss cheese slices on top of the sauerkraut, overlapping as needed.
  6. Drizzle about 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing over the cheese. Reserve extra for serving.
  7. Place the top halves of the rolls over the fillings.
  8. Brush melted butter generously over the tops of the rolls. Sprinkle with caraway seeds and chopped parsley if using.
  9. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 18 minutes.
  10. Uncover and bake an additional 5-7 minutes, until tops are golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
  11. Let sliders cool for 3 minutes before slicing.
  12. Slice between rolls, arrange on a platter, and drizzle extra Thousand Island dressing over each slider before serving.

Notes

Drain sauerkraut thoroughly to prevent soggy sliders. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns; for vegetarian, substitute corned beef with grilled mushrooms or roasted eggplant. Cover sliders with foil while baking to melt cheese evenly, then uncover to brown tops. Prep ingredients ahead for easy assembly. Leftovers keep well and flavors deepen overnight.

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