Reuben Sliders With Corned Beef

Reuben Sliders are great for game day or dinner because they’re so easy to make and hard to resist. These cheesy, baked corned beef-loaded party sliders with a tangy sauce disappear fast, good luck eating just one!

If you love a slider sandwich like we do, you can always serve a variety of baked sliders to feed a crowd. We love Pepperoni Pizza Sliders and Ham And Swiss Sliders in our house, along with elevating the simple sandwiches with versions like Hawaiian Sliders, Flank Steak Sliders, and Beer Battered Buffalo Shrimp Sliders.

Why We Love Reuben Sliders

If you like to chow down on a good Reuben sandwich at a restaurant, you’ll love this fun twist on the traditional version. Slightly salty corned beef is smothered with melty cheese and topped with tangy sauerkraut and creamy dressing, all in between buttery, crusty, warm buns.

• Baked Reuben sliders have everything you love in a classic Reuben sandwich.
• They make a great party appetizer.
• Hands-on prep time is quick.
• They can be prepped ahead and then pop the corned beef sliders in the oven when you’re ready.
• You just need a handful of simple easy-to-find ingredients
• Serve Reuben sliders on St. Patrick’s Day or for game day!

What You Need For Reuben Sliders

With just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients, you can quickly put together this traditional corned beef sandwich transformed into slider form.

For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• Sweet Hawaiian rolls – You can find these slider buns in the bread aisle at most grocery stores. 
• Deli corned beef or pastrami – Make sure that the meats are sliced thin for the sliders.
• Swiss cheese or provolone – You’ll also want to make sure the cheese is sliced thin. While Swiss cheese is traditional, you can use provolone if you prefer.
• Sauerkraut – Thoroughly drain your sauerkraut so that the sauce does not have too much liquid. You can use a strainer or even soak up extra liquid with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
• Thousand Island Salad Dressing – You can make your own thousand island dressing or use whichever brand you prefer.
• Butter – melted
• Dijon mustard – This style of mustard helps to impart a somewhat earthy flavor.
• Garlic powder – Using the powder makes it easy to whip up the butter mixture and helps to make sure the garlic flavor is evenly dispersed in the butter mixture.
• Poppy seeds – These are optional but add a little flavor and texture. They also help to make the sliders more visually interesting.

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How To Make Baked Reuben Sliders

Baked sliders are one of the easiest appetizer recipes to make, and they are great for feeding a crowd on game day. You just need a few tools to make Reuben Hawaiian roll sliders. Grab a serrated knife and a 9×13 or 7×11 baking dish to fit all of Reuben Sliders in one pan. Metal or glass is fine, as long as the buns cover the bottom.

When you are making these sliders, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

1. Using a long serrated knife, slice the entire loaf in half, lengthwise. Do not pull the rolls apart.
2. Place the bottom portion of the rolls into the baking dish prepared with cooking spray.
3. Cover the rolls with layers of cheese, meat, and sauerkraut with Thousand Island Dressing.
4. Place the remaining layer of rolls on top.
5. Brush the butter sauce over the top layer of rolls. Sprinkle poppy seeds on top, if desired. 
6. Cover the Reuben sliders with foil and bake in preheated oven until the cheese has melted. 
7. Allow the sandwiches to cool slightly before serving them while still warm. Serve extra dressing on the side for dipping.

Recipe Notes & Tips

These Reuben sliders are so easy you’ll hardly believe how quickly they come together but there are a few tips to make them even better.

• Prepare the sliders in a pan ahead of time, cover with foil, and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. It’s a great make-ahead meal for busy weeknights or parties.
• While you can use a plain, unseasoned style of sauerkraut from a bag, try choosing a seasoned version in a jar for added flavor. Make sure to fully drain the sauerkraut to avoid soggy sandwiches.
• Wait to slice the sandwiches until you’re ready to serve them. This will keep the sliders warm (and helps to keep the cheese melted).

Variations on Reuben Sandwich Sliders

With the exception of using Hawaiian rolls instead of rye bread, this is a fairly classic Reuben recipe. You can switch up some of the ingredients to make it your own.

• Buns – Reuben’s are traditionally made with marbled rye bread. You can swap out the sweet Hawaiian rolls in this Reuben slider recipe for rye, white, or whole wheat dinner rolls.
• Pickles – Try adding dill pickles or relish for added flavor.
• Russian dressing – Swap out the sweet tang of Thousand Island dressing for this spicier style.
• Blue cheese – Add some funky flavor by sprinkling blue cheese over the meat.
• Coleslaw – While the corned beef (or pastrami) and sauerkraut is a classic combination, you can trade the sauerkraut for some creamy coleslaw instead. 
• Meat – Try a different meat like deli turkey or roast beef in place of pastrami or corned beef for a milder flavor profile.
• Caraway seeds – You can add these to the sauerkraut or sprinkle them on top of the sandwiches in place of poppy seeds.

What To Serve With Ruben Sliders

• Serve sliders alongside easy salads like potato salad or Creamy Macaroni Salad.
• Potato chips and pickles are perfect pairings with a Reuben sandwich.
• For a party, serve a stout, an ale, a Boilermaker, or a slightly sweeter white wine like a Riesling (or sparkling wine). You can also try a pitcher of white wine Point Loma sangria.
• Potato soup or broccoli cheese soup are both great sides for a classic sandwich and soup pairing.