Flaky Reuben Bites Recipes

FLAKY REUBEN BITES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough into 2 long rectangles. Press each to form 12-inch-long rectangle; press perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut into 2 long rectangles. Press each to form 12-inch-long rectangle.
• Layer half of corned beef on each dough rectangle, cutting to fit if necessary. Top each with cheese and sauerkraut. Starting at long side, roll up each tightly; seal long edges. Place, seam side down, on ungreased cookie sheet; tuck edges under.
• Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix dipping sauce ingredients.
• To serve, cut warm rolls into 1-inch slices; place on serving platter. Serve with dipping sauce.

REUBEN BITES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Arrange half the crackers in rows on bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish. Cover with layers of 3/4 cup cheese, sauerkraut and corned beef; top with remaining cheese and crackers.
• Whisk remaining ingredients until blended; pour over crackers.
• Bake 40 min. or until top is puffed and golden brown. Let stand 10 min. before cutting to serve.

THE REAL REUBEN

Steps:

• Place bread on baking sheet or broiling pan. Layer corned beef, sauerkraut and cheese on top of bread slices.
• Broil on high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until cheese has melted. Serve hot with Thousand Island dressing.

FLAKY REUBEN BITES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees.
• If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough into 2 long rectangles. Press each to form 12-inch-long rectangle; press perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut into 2 long rectangles. Press each to form 12-inch-long rectangle.
• Layer half of corned beef on each dough rectangle, cutting to fit if necessary. Top each with cheese and sauerkraut. Starting at long side, roll up each tightly; seal long edges. Place, seam side down, on ungreased cookie sheet; tuck edges under.
• Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.
• In small bowl, mix dipping sauce ingredients.
• To serve, cut warm rolls into 1-inch slices; place on serving platter. Serve with dipping sauce.

DEEP FRIED REUBEN BITES

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients well.
• Form into small balls, approximately 1" in size.
• Roll in flour, and then dip in your favorite batter.
• Deep fry until golden brown.

REUBEN ROUNDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Unfold puff pastry; layer with cheese, corned beef and sauerkraut to within 1/2-in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style. Trim ends and cut crosswise into 16 slices. Place on greased baking sheets, cut side down. Sprinkle with caraway seeds., Bake until golden brown, 18-20 minutes. Serve with salad dressing.

REUBEN CRESCENT BITES

Steps:

• Rinse sauerkraut and squeeze dry; mince by hand or in food processor.
• Mix in Thousand Island dressing; set aside.
• Separate each can of crescent rolls into 4 rectangles; roll out on a lightly floured board and cut each evenly into 4 rectangles (16 per tube of crescent rolls).
• The rectangles should be wide enough to lay a cocktail sausage across the short end and leave a slight overlap, so you might need to pat each one a little with your fingers to make wider.
• On each rectangle, place about 1 scant teaspoon of the sauerkraut mixture then sprinkle with a little cheese.
• Top with a cocktail sausage.
• Roll up, tucking ends in; pinch ends to seal.
• Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake at 350° for about 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
• Makes 32 bite-sized appetizers.