Baked Reuben Sandwiches have all the flavors of a classic Reuben with a delicious sauce that’s baked right in! An easy, delicious sandwich that’s perfect for game day, St. Patrick’s Day, or weeknight dinner!
There are certain foods we can’t help but associate with holidays. Like Thanksgiving turkey, Easter ham, or St. Patrick’s Day corned beef.
And while I love a good holiday meal as much as the next person, to be honest, I probably prefer all of them in sandwich form! Especially when the sandwiches are sliders. Baked Turkey Sliders? Ham & Cheese Sliders? Sign me up! And definitely sign me up for these Reuben Sliders.
A delicious combination of corned beef, gooey cheese, sauerkraut, rye bread, and a sweet & savory sauce… they’re the perfect sandwiches for feeding a crowd.
So bring on St. Patty’s Day, game day, Friday, or really any day we’re craving Reubens. I know EXACTLY what I’m making!
what you’ll need for this recipe
Bread – A classic reuben sandwich is made on rye bread, so I used rye rolls for these sliders. If you can’t find rye rolls, substitute Hawaiian rolls or any type of small sandwich rolls.
Corned beef – Corned beef is a must, and you can use sliced, shaved, or thick cut corned beef depending on availability and preference.
Cheese – Swiss cheese is traditionally used in reuben sandwiches. I used sliced Swiss.
Sauerkeraut – Sauerkraut is another key ingredient in reubens and in these sliders! Canned, jarred or fresh sauerkraut will all work (I used jarred.)
Sauce – This sauce mimics the flavors of Thousand Island or Russian dressing. I used a combination of butter, brown sugar, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, and dried mustard.
how to make baked reuben sandwiches
Make the sandwiches. Layer the corned beef and cheese in the rolls, dividing the ingredients evenly. Add sauerkraut. Place sandwiches in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or rimmed baking sheet. (For easy clean-up, line the pan with aluminum foil!)
Add the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and pour or brush the sauce over the sandwiches.
Refrigerate overnight. Cover with foil and refrigerate sandwiches overnight. (*Note: this step can be eliminated if necessary.
Bake. Uncover the sandwiches and bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes. Remove from oven and serve with Thousand Island or Russian dressing as desired.
Recipe Variations
- Use rye bread instead of rye rolls
- Use Hawaiian rolls or any type of small dinner rolls
- Substitute mozzarella or provolone for the swiss cheese
- Make it a “Rachel” (use turkey instead of corned beef!)
- Add 1 teaspoon caraway seeds or poppy seeds
- Add prepared horseradish to the sauce
- Add pickles (dill or bread & butter) to the sandwiches
- Make a double or triple batch on sheet pans!
storing & reheating
Leftover sandwiches can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, transfer to a small oven-safe container. Cover with foil; heat at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and sandwich is warmed through.
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Baked Reuben Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 rye dinner rolls OR any small sandwich rolls
- 1/2 pound corned beef sliced
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 3/4 cup sauerkraut drained
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon dried mustard
- 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing for drizzling or dipping
Instructions
- Layer the corned beef, cheese, and sauerkraut in the rolls, dividing the ingredients evenly.
- Place sandwiches in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or rimmed baking sheet. For easy clean-up, line the pan with aluminum foil.
- In a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Remove sauce from heat and pour over the sandwiches.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate the sandwiches overnight. (*Note: this step can be eliminated if necessary.
- Uncover the sandwiches and bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes. Serve with Thousand Island or Russian dressing as desired.
Notes
Storing & Reheating
Leftover sandwiches can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, transfer to a small oven-safe container. Cover with foil; heat at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and sandwich is warmed through.Recipe Variations
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- Use rye bread instead of rye rolls
-
- Use Hawaiian rolls or any type of small dinner rolls
-
- Substitute mozzarella or provolone for the swiss cheese
-
- Make it a “Rachel” (use turkey instead of corned beef!)
-
- Add 1 teaspoon caraway seeds or poppy seeds
-
- Add prepared horseradish to the sauce
-
- Add pickles (dill or bread & butter) to the sandwiches
-
- Make a double or triple batch on sheet pans
Katalina @ Peas & Peonies says
holly perfection, I need these in my life!
Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says
Oh my mouth is watering. Amazing. Delicious!!!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks so much, Becky!
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
These look amazing! Baked sandwiches are definitely one of my weaknesses! 😀
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Shelley! Mine TOO!!!
Nutmeg Nanny says
These sandwiches look like perfection! Love all that reuben flavor…yum!
Meg @ With Salt and Wit says
I think if their was a picture for perfection this could be it!
Cathy Trochelman says
Awww thanks, Meg! xoxo
Megan Keno says
Wow, I am totally craving this now! These look great!
Serene @ House of Yumm says
I used to love thunderstorms in CA. Because they’re so tame and harmless. In TX though they can be super scary..usually because there’s tornados that come with them. But your stories scare me even more!!!! But these sandwiches look amazing 🙂
Cathy Trochelman says
Ahhhh I’m equally scared of tornadoes!!! It’s almost that season here…ugh. Good thing we have basements! 🙂
7uesday says
These are absolutely delicious! I excluded sauerkraut because my family isn’t a fan, but didn’t seem to take away any of the flavor. This is a keeper!
Emily says
Great recipe! Thanks!
hdstreamz says
These Baked Reuben Sandwiches look amazing! I love the idea of baking them for that crispy finish. Can’t wait to try this recipe for my next game day!
91 club says
I can’t wait to try your Baked Reuben Sandwich recipe! It looks incredibly delicious and perfect for a cozy night in. The idea of baking them instead of grilling is a game-changer! Thanks for sharing!
PINELOOM.COM says
These Baked Reuben Sandwiches look amazing! I love the combination of flavors and can’t wait to try making them this weekend. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe!
h89 says
This Baked Reuben Sandwich recipe looks absolutely delicious! I love the idea of making a classic sandwich into a warm, cheesy masterpiece. Can’t wait to try it out for my next game day gather!