Easy Mini Reubens Appetizer (Print version)
Classic mini Reuben bites with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss, and Thousand Island on cocktail rye, broiled in 5 minutes for easy entertaining.
# Ingredients:
For the mini Reubens
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1 (1 lb / 450 g) loaf cocktail rye bread
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1 cup (240 ml) Thousand Island dressing
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1 1/2 lb (680 g) deli sliced corned beef
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1 (16 oz / 454 g) jar sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
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1 lb (450 g) sliced Swiss cheese
# Instructions:
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Set an oven rack 4 to 6 inches from the broiler element and line a baking sheet with foil.
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Lay cocktail rye slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, close but not overlapping.
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Spread about 2 teaspoons of Thousand Island dressing on each slice. Top with a folded piece of corned beef, a small pinch of drained sauerkraut, and a quarter slice of Swiss cheese trimmed to fit.
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Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, rotating the pan once, until the cheese is melted and lightly golden. Serve warm.
# Good to know:
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Serve warm while the cheese is still soft and stretchy.
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Squeeze the sauerkraut very dry for the crispiest base.