Golden Baked Mini Reubens Food

OVEN BAKED REUBENS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place the slices of bread on 2 baking sheets that have been covered with aluminum foil Spread the dressing evenly over the bread.
• Divide the corned beef evenly over 4 slices bread.
• Divide the sauerkraut evenly over the remaining 4 slices of bread.
• Place a slice of Swiss cheese over each piece of bread.
• Bake 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and the corned beef is hot.
• Carefully invert a sauerkraut slice on top of each corned beef slice and cut in half.
• Serve immediately.

GOLDEN BAKED MINI REUBENS

Steps:

• Spread the dressing over 1 side of the bread slices.
• Top half of the slices with half of the cheese, the corned beef, sauerkraut, and then the remaining cheese.
• Top with the remaining bread slices--dressing side down.
• Coat a cookie sheet with butter-flavored non-stick cooking spray.
• Place sandwiches on cookie sheet.
• Coat the bottom of another cookie sheet butter-flavored non-stick cooking spray; place coated side down on top of sandwiches.
• Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until the bread is golden and cheese is melted.

MINI REUBENS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven's broiler.
• Arrange cocktail rye slices on a baking sheet. Top each one with about 2 teaspoons of thousand island salad dressing, then fold about 1/2 slice of corned beef to fit the bread, and lay over the dressing. Place a small amount of sauerkraut over the meat, then top with 1/4 slice of the Swiss cheese, or a slice about as big as the bread.
• Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

MINI REUBEN CUPS

Steps:

• Press wonton wrappers into miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 6-7 minutes or until lightly browned. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the corned beef, sauerkraut and dressing. Spoon into wonton cups. Sprinkle with cheese., Bake for 8-10 minutes or until filling is heated through. Serve warm.

PAULA DEEN'S MINI REUBENS

Steps:

• For each sandwich, spread 1 slice bread with about 1/2 to 1 t mayonnaise and another with 1/2 to 1 t mustard.
• In each sandwich, layer slices of corned beef, cheese and 1/2 T sauerkraut, close the sandwich.
• Brush butter on the outside of the sandwiches and cook in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until golden on both sides.
• Wrap sandwiches in foil until guests arrive, then place on a plate and pass for hors d'oeuvres.

OPEN-FACED MINI REUBENS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a bowl combine all ingredients except the bread.
• Spread softened butter onto each slice of bread, then spoon about 3-4 tablespoons on top, then spread the mixture out on the bread (you can use as much of the sauerkraut mixture as desired).
• Set oven to 350°F.
• Place the bread slices onto a baking sheet.
• Bake for about 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the filling is hot.
• These are best served warm.