Reuben Sliders

Name: Reuben Sliders with Poppy Seed Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 slider buns; 12 slices Swiss cheese; 1 lb sliced corned beef; 1 cup sauerkraut; 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp poppy seeds

Reuben sliders combine corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut on soft buns with a buttery poppy seed topping, baked until golden and melty. They deliver classic deli flavors in an easy-to-serve appetizer format.

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Total

30 min

Servings

12

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

12 slider buns
12 slices Swiss cheese
1 lb sliced corned beef
1 cup sauerkraut
1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp poppy seeds

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Instructions

1
Slice the sheet of slider buns in half horizontally and place the bottom half in a baking dish.
2
Layer half of the Swiss cheese slices over the buns.
3
Add a layer of sliced corned beef.
4
The on-screen text suggests mixing sauerkraut with Thousand Island dressing. Spread this mixture over the corned beef.
5
Top with the remaining slices of Swiss cheese.
6
Place the top half of the slider buns on top.
7
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter and Dijon mustard.
8
Brush the butter mixture evenly over the tops of the buns and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
9
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the tops are golden brown.
10
Let cool for a few minutes, then slice into individual sliders and serve warm.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Spread Thousand Island dressing evenly on both bun halves before layering meat and cheese to prevent dry sliders.
Toast slider buns lightly before assembly to keep them from becoming soggy during baking.
Brush the butter and poppy seed mixture on the outside of the buns, not between the layers, for a crispy golden exterior.
Check cheese melt as the key doneness cue—remove from oven when cheese just turns glossy and bubbly.

Substitutions

Swiss cheese → Gruyère or provolone (sharper flavor, equally good melting)
Sauerkraut → drained coleslaw mix (milder tang, similar texture)
Thousand Island dressing → Russian dressing or spicy mayo (similar acidity and creaminess)
Corned beef → pastrami or deli roast beef (more gamey or mild flavor shift)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled sliders in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat wrapped in foil at 325°F for 8–10 minutes. Assemble up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate before baking.