Easy Cheesy Reuben Sliders for a Hungry Crowd

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Need a party hit that’s fast, cheesy, and full of flavor?

These Reuben Sliders are perfect for parties, tailgates, BBQs, picnics — or anytime you’re feeding a hungry crowd!

With layers of pastrami, melty provolone cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and creamy Thousand Island dressing on soft Hawaiian or potatoa rolls, these sliders are a bite-sized twist on the classic Reuben sandwich.

Serve these at your next party and watch your guests squeal with glee!

 

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Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:

Cook time: 30 minutes

Assembly time: 20 minutes

 

 Ingredients:

  • 12 hawaiian or potato rolls
  • 3/4 lb pastrami, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup thousand island dressing
  • 9 slices provolone cheese
  • 1 cup drained sauerkraut
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. poppy seeds ( optional)

 

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Step-by-step Guide:

Mix the melted butter with garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, pepper (and poppy seeds if using them).

 

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Cut the dinner rolls in half lengthwise with a large serrated knife, making sure not to separate them.

 

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Brush the bottom halves of the rolls with the thousand island dressing.

 

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Arrange the pastrami over the rolls.

 

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Top the pastrami with the sauerkraut.

 

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Arrange the cheese slices over the sauerkraut.

 

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Cover the sandwiches with the upper half of the rolls.

 

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Brush the top of the rolls with the butter mixture.

 

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Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 200 °c for 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven, pull apart the individual sliders, and serve while hot. Enjoy!

 

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Pro Tips for Success:

  • Swap the meat: Use corned beef if you can find it for the classic Reuben flavor.

  • Make it vegetarian: Skip the meat and load up with grilled mushrooms or jackfruit for a plant-based twist.

  • Add crunch: Toast the rolls for a few minutes before assembling to keep them from getting soggy.

  • Go spicy: Add a few dashes of hot sauce or use spicy Thousand Island dressing to turn up the heat.

  • Customize the toppings: Add pickles or caramelized onions for extra tang and flavor.

  • Serve with sides: These sliders go great with potato salad, chips, or coleslaw for a full party spread.

 

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These Reuben Sliders are irresistible, mouth-watering, and packed with flavor.

 They’ve got that melty, savory goodness you want in a crowd-pleaser.

So easy. So delicious. So perfect for your next fun gathering!

 

A picture of a platter of reuben sliders stacked on top of one another.

Reuben Sliders

Yield: 12 sliders
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 hawaiian or potato rolls
  • 3/4 lb pastrami, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup thousand island dressing
  • 9 slices provolone cheese
  • 1 cup drained sauerkraut
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp. Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Onion powder
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. poppy seeds ( optional)

Instructions

    1. Mix the melted butter with garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, pepper (and poppy seeds if using them).

    2. Cut the dinner rolls in half lengthwise with a large serrated knife, making sure not to separate them.

    3. Brush the bottom halves of the rolls with the thousand island dressing.

    4. Arrange the pastrami over the rolls.

    5. Top the pastrami with the sauerkraut.

    6. Arrange the cheese slices over the sauerkraut.

    7. Cover the sandwiches with the upper half of the rolls.

    8. Brush the top of the rolls with the butter mixture.

    9. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 200 °c for 30 minutes.

    10. Remove from the oven, pull apart the individual sliders, and serve while hot. Enjoy!

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