Ingredients You’ll Need
Sliders
- 12 soft dinner rolls (Hawaiian or milk rolls)
- 400–500g corned beef or pastrami (sliced)
- 6–8 slices Swiss cheese (or mozzarella)
- 1 cup sauerkraut (drained well)
Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
(or use Thousand Island dressing ready-made)
Butter Topping
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds or sesame (optional)
## Choosing the Right Bread
Soft rolls are key.
Best choices:
✔ Hawaiian rolls
✔ Brioche rolls
✔ Milk bread rolls
You want:
Soft
Slightly sweet
Fluffy
Hard bread = dry sliders.
Soft bread = perfect bite.
## Step 1 – Slice the Rolls
Keep rolls connected.
Slice the whole slab horizontally.
Like one giant sandwich.
This makes layering easier and faster.
Plus they bake evenly.
Set tops aside.
## Step 2 – Mix the Sauce
In a bowl mix:
- Mayo
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Relish
Stir smooth.
Creamy, tangy, slightly sweet.
This sauce ties everything together.
Taste and adjust.
Want tangier? More mustard.
Sweeter? More ketchup.
## Step 3 – Layer the Bottom
Place bottom half of rolls in baking dish.
Spread sauce generously.
Don’t be shy.
Sauce keeps everything juicy.
Dry sliders are sad sliders.
## Step 4 – Add the Fillings
Layer like this:
1️⃣ Cheese
2️⃣ Corned beef
3️⃣ Sauerkraut
4️⃣ More cheese
Cheese on both sides helps “glue” everything.
When melted… it holds sliders together.
So satisfying when you pull one apart 😍
## Step 5 – Add the Top & Butter Glaze
Place top half of rolls.
Now brush butter mixture all over.
Mix melted butter with:
- Garlic powder
- Parsley
- Seeds
Brush generously.
This creates:
Golden crust
Buttery flavor
Bakery look
It’s the magic finish.
## Step 6 – Bake
Preheat oven:
180°C / 350°F
Cover with foil first.
Bake 10 minutes (melt inside).
Then uncover.
Bake 8–10 more minutes until:
Golden brown
Crispy top
Cheese melted
Smells unreal.
Like deli + bakery heaven.
## Step 7 – Slice & Serve
Let cool 5 minutes.
Cut along roll lines.
Serve warm.
Watch cheese stretch.
Watch people fight for seconds 😂
## Texture & Taste Breakdown
Let’s talk bite:
Top → buttery & slightly crisp
Inside → soft fluffy bread
Meat → savory & juicy
Cheese → melty & stretchy
Sauce → creamy & tangy
Everything balances perfectly.
Warm, cheesy comfort food.
Absolute crowd favorite.
## Flavor Variations You Can Try
So many fun twists:
Turkey Version
Use turkey + cheddar
BBQ
BBQ sauce + roast beef
Spicy
Add jalapeños or hot sauce
Pizza Style
Pepperoni + mozzarella + marinara
Breakfast
Eggs + sausage + cheese
Chicken
Shredded chicken + ranch
Same method. New flavors.
## Pro Tips for Perfect Sliders
Tip 1
Drain sauerkraut well (no soggy bread)
Tip 2
Use lots of cheese
Tip 3
Cover first, uncover later
Tip 4
Brush butter generously
Tip 5
Serve hot
Warm sliders = peak deliciousness.
## Storage Tips
Fridge:
2–3 days
Reheat:
Oven or air fryer (best)
Microwave works but softens bread.
They’re best fresh though.
Hard to have leftovers anyway 😄
## When to Serve These
Perfect for:
- Parties
- Game day
- Movie night
- Potlucks
- Ramadan evenings
- Family gatherings
- Quick dinners
Basically anytime you need guaranteed crowd-pleaser food.
## Final Thoughts
These baked Reuben sliders are one of those “too easy for how good they taste” recipes.