Bite-Sized Bliss: The Ultimate Mini Reuben Appetizer For St. Patty’s Day
What better way to complement your green beer on St. Patrick’s Day than with these delicious mini Reuben appetizers? I love a good corned beef sandwich piled high with all the toppings every St. Patty’s Day. So why not make it into an appetizer!?
Reubens are usually made on Rye Bread so I thought why not take mini cocktail rye bread and make little sandwiches? This is the perfect appetizer to serve on this holiday and it only takes minutes to prepare!
Lets get into how to make these yummy appetizers.
Ingredients
- 1 Package Cocktail Rye Bread (Found by the Deli Counter)
- 1 Bottle Thousand Island Dressing
- 1 LB Corned Beef, Sliced Thin
- 1 Jar Sauerkraut
- 1 Package Swiss Cheese, Sliced Thin
- 1/2 Stick Butter
Equipment
- 1 Baking Sheet
Instructions
1. Preparing Ingredients
- Cut Corned Beef and Swiss Cheese: Cut your corned beef into squares to fit perfectly on your mini rye. Slice Swiss cheese into thin strips to get two strips per sandwich.
2. Assembly
- Buttering the Bread: Lightly butter the bottom of the rye and place it on a baking sheet.
- Layering the Sandwiches: Assemble sandwiches by spreading Thousand Island dressing on the bottom rye, then adding four or more slices of corned beef, two slices of Swiss cheese, and a tablespoon of sauerkraut.
- Top It Off: Butter the outside of the top rye bread and spread a little Thousand Island face down on the top rye.
3. Baking
- Baking Time: Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes, then flip them and continue baking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
4. Serving
- Hot and Decadent: Serve the mini Reuben appetizers hot with a small bowl of Thousand Island for dipping.
- Optional Garnish: For an extra touch, you can top them with a slice of pickle and secure it with a toothpick.
Variation
- Cold Mini Sandwiches: If you prefer a cold version, simply omit the butter. These make for cute additions to kids’ lunch boxes on St. Patrick’s Day.
Conclusion
Whether you’re hosting a lively St. Patrick’s Day party or enjoying a cozy family gathering, these mini Reuben appetizer sandwiches are sure to be a hit. The combination of flavors and textures, along with the festive presentation, makes them a delightful addition to your celebration.
Enjoy and have fun with everything green on this special day!
Mini Reuben Sandwiches
Equipment
- 1 Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 Pkg Cocktail Rye Bread Found by the Deli Counter
- 1 Bottle Thousand Island Dressing
- 1 LB Corned Beef Sliced Thin
- 1 Jar Sauer Kraut
- 1 Package Swiss Cheese Sliced Thin
- 1/2 Stick Butter
Instructions
- Cut your corned beef in squares to fit perfectly on your mini rye
- Slice swiss cheese in thin stripes to get two stripes per sandwich
- Lightly butter bottom of rye and put on baking sheet
- Assemble sandwiches by first spreading thousand island dressing, then four or more slices of corned beef, two slices of swiss cheese and a TB of sauerkraut
- Butter outside of top rye bread and spread a little thousand island face down on top rye
- Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes then flip them and continue baking for 2-3 additional minutes
- Serve hot with small bowl of thousand island to dip
