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Reuben Sliders

Who doesn’t love a Reuben? Slathered with our homemade riff on Russian dressing, these classic Reuben sliders are always a hit.

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Ruben sandwiches on a platter with homemade Russian dressing served with pickles and a glass of beer

Bite-Sized is Best!

At least when it comes to appetizers, we want one-or-two bite nibbles, and ideally ones that don’t require any utensils. These pastrami-loaded party sliders are a shrunk-down version of our favorite sandwich—the Reuben. Slices of dark rye bread are slathered with our homemade reuben sauce—basically homemade, sriracha-spiked Russian dressing—and piled high with pastrami, provolone cheese, and sauerkraut. Easy to make (thanks, sheet pan!) and delightful to eat, Reuben sliders are a party food slam-dunk.

Homemade Russian dressing in a jar with a spoon
small slices of rye bread on a baking sheet topped with Russian dressing pastrami
small pieces of rye bread on a baking sheet topped with Russian dressing, pastrami, sauerkraut and sliced provolone cheese
small pieces of rye bread on a baking sheet topped with Russian dressing, pastrami, sauerkraut and melted provolone cheese

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A Tangy, Perfect Reuben Sauce to Write Home About.

Some people prefer to drench their Reuben in thousand island, and others are firmly devoted to Russian dressing. As for us? We say why choose? Our homemade Reuben sauce recipe combines the best of both worlds for a slightly sweet, tangy dressing with a spicy kick. Here is what you need:

  • Mayonnaise.
  • Ketchup.
  • Sweet relish.
  • Sriracha! Always.
  • Grated onion—yep, grated! Just a little grated into the dressing for texture and a bit of sharpness.
  • Fresh garlic cloves.
Rueben sliders on a baking sheet made with rye bread, Russian dressing, sauerkraut and provolone topped with pickles

How Do You Make a Reuben Sandwich?

Say hello to your new favorite way to make hot sandwiches for a crowd—baked on a sheet pan! Just assemble them right on the pan, and bake until the bread is toasty and the cheese is melted. Here’s how to make the best Reuben sandwich there ever was:

  1. Cut the bread and lay it on a baking sheet.
  2. Spread generously with that glorious homemade secret sauce.
  3. Load the bread with all the things! Pastrami, cheese, sauerkraut. Pro tip! If your sauerkraut is super liquidy, squeeze a little of that liquid out before adding the kraut to the sandwich. This will help to keep the bread from getting soggy.
  4. Slip those open-face sliders in oven until the cheese is melty and bubbling.
  5. Top with remaining bread slices and pop them back in to finish toasting.
  6. Serve! Heads up—these go FAST. You might want to be ready to make another tray full of them.
Rueben sliders on a baking sheet made with rye bread, Russian dressing, sauerkraut and provolone topped with pickles
Rueben sliders on a baking sheet made with rye bread, Russian dressing, sauerkraut and provolone topped with pickles

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Rueben sliders on a baking sheet made with rye bread, Russian dressing, sauerkraut and provolone topped with pickles
Rueben sliders on a baking sheet made with rye bread, Russian dressing, sauerkraut and provolone topped with pickles

These Pastrami Sliders Are SO Easy to Love.

But you already knew that, right? Made on a sheet pan it takes minutes to make and even less time to devour. If you fell as hard for these pastrami sliders as we did, please tell us about it! Snap a picture and post it to Instagram tagging @themodernproper and #themodernproper. Happy eating!

Reuben Sliders

  • Serves: 8
  • Prep Time:  20 min
  • Cook Time:  10 min
  • Calories: 214

Ingredients

Reuben Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ⅓ cup sweet relish
  • 3 tablespoons sriracha, optional
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon grated white onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ½ teaspoon garlic clove, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

Sliders

  • 8 slices marbled rye bread
  • 4 slices provolone cheese, quartered
  • 1 pound thinly sliced pastrami
  • 1 cup sauerkraut, drained
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 16 sandwich tooth picks
  • 16 cornichons, drained, patted dry, optional

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center rack.

  2. Make the dressing. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, sriracha (if using), lemon juice, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.

  3. Cut each slice of bread into 4 quarters. Place half of the bread slices on a large rimmed baking sheet. Spread each bread slice with 2 teaspoons of dressing. Top the bread slices with pastrami ( dividing evenly, about 1½ slices per slider), 1 tablespoon sauerkraut and 1 quarter slice of provolone.

  4. Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.

  5. Meanwhile, brush one side of remaining bread slices with the melted butter.

  6. Top the melted cheese with the remaining Reuben dressing and 1 bread slice each, butter side up, return to the oven until the tops are toasted and golden brown, about 5-6 minutes.

  7. Top each slider with the cornichon and secure with a toothpick. Transfer to a plate and serve.

Nutrition Info

  • Per Serving
  • Amount
  • Calories214
  • Protein9 g
  • Carbohydrates13 g
  • Total Fat14 g
  • Dietary Fiber1 g
  • Cholesterol26 mg
  • sodium635 mg
  • Total Sugars6 g

Reuben Sliders

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  • Jenn

    These were so delicious!

    Thank you Jenn, we are so glad you loved them!