Description
Delightful mini reubens bring classic deli flavors into bite-sized appetizers perfect for parties. Savory corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, and melted swiss cheese create irresistible flavor combinations you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound deli sliced corned beef
- 1 pound sliced Swiss cheese
- 1 (1 pound) loaf cocktail rye bread
Condiments and Toppings:
- 1 cup thousand island dressing
- 1 (16 ounce) jar sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
Instructions
- Prepare the oven broiler to high heat, ensuring optimal temperature for quick melting and toasting.
- Line a baking sheet with cocktail rye bread slices, creating a neat arrangement for uniform cooking.
- Spread a thin layer of thousand island dressing across each bread slice, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully fold corned beef to perfectly fit the bread’s dimension, creating a compact meat layer.
- Distribute sauerkraut evenly over the corned beef, providing a tangy complement to the meat.
- Top each mini reuben with a precisely cut Swiss cheese slice, covering the entire surface.
- Position the baking sheet under the broiler, maintaining a consistent distance from the heat source.
- Monitor closely for 3-4 minutes, watching the cheese melt and edges turn golden brown.
- Remove immediately when cheese becomes bubbly and slightly crisp at the edges.
- Transfer mini reubens to a serving platter, ensuring they remain warm and appetizing.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal texture and temperature of the melted cheese and warm ingredients.
Notes
- Customize bread choice by using gluten-free rye or sourdough for dietary restrictions.
- Reduce sodium by selecting low-sodium corned beef and draining sauerkraut before adding.
- Control portion sizes by using smaller bread slices or mini cocktail rye for lighter appetizers.
- Enhance flavor profile by adding a light sprinkle of caraway seeds or chopped fresh dill on top before broiling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg