Description
Golden, crispy Mini Reuben Bites with chopped corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese, and a touch of Thousand Island, baked in mini rye bread cups for a poppable, party-ready appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped corned beef
- 1/2 cup sauerkraut, well drained
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 1 package mini rye bread rounds or crescent dough, enough to line 12 mini muffin cups
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Optional: pinch of caraway seeds for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup chopped corned beef, 1/2 cup well-drained sauerkraut, 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, and 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing. Mix until evenly combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly grease a mini muffin tin. Press mini rye bread rounds or pieces of crescent dough into each cup to form a small shell.
- Assemble the Dish: Spoon the filling mixture into each prepared bread cup, filling to the top but not overflowing.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from oven and brush the tops lightly with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle a pinch of caraway seeds on top if using. Let cool for about 1 minute so they hold their shape.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with extra Thousand Island dressing for dipping and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Drain the sauerkraut thoroughly to prevent sogginess.
- For extra crispness, lightly toast the bread cups before filling.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours, then bake before serving.
- Freeze baked bites on a tray until firm, then store in a freezer bag for longer keeping; reheat in oven until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Deli-style
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (approx 28 g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Mini Reuben Bites, Reuben appetizer, corned beef bites, party appetizers, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut