Reuben Bites Party Appetizer Recipe Photo - Diabetic Gourmet Magazine Recipes

A short stack of corned beef is topped with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing. All the big tastes of a classic Reuben sandwich in an appetizer-sized portion. You can also use left-over corned beef from St. Patrick’s Day or even kick it up a notch by using pastrami. Perfect for a party – a real crowd pleaser.


Recipe Yield: 32

Ingredients

    • 12 ounces thinly sliced deli Corned Beef
    • 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing, divided
    • 8 slices rye, swirl rye or pumpernickel bread
    • 4 slices Swiss cheese (about 3/4 ounce each)
    • 1 cup drained sauerkraut


Directions

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    • Preheat oven to 425F.
    • Spread 2 teaspoons dressing on each bread slice; cut slices into quarters.
    • Place bread pieces in a single layer on 2 baking sheets.
    • Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until bread is lightly toasted, rotating baking sheets half way through baking.
    • Meanwhile, cut cheese slices into quarters; cut each quarter diagonally in half to form 32 triangles.
    • Top bread pieces evenly with Corned Beef, cheese slices and sauerkraut.
    • Heat appetizers in 425F oven 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
    • Top evenly with remaining Thousand Island dressing.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: 53
Fat: 2 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 grams
Fiber: .6 grams
Sodium: 236 milligrams
Cholesterol: 9 milligrams
Protein: 4 grams
Carbohydrates: 5 grams



Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.