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Crunchy Reuben Pickle Bites for Every Occasion

Crunchy Reuben Pickle Bites for Every Occasion

Delightful finger foods that merge classic Reuben sandwich flavors into bite-sized treats, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 18 bites
Course: Appetizers, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 51
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce
  • 2.5 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1-2 dashes hot sauce such as Tabasco
Bites
  • 2 tablespoons butter for frying
  • 2 medium slices rye bread crusts trimmed, cut into 18 (1-inch) pieces
  • 6 small slices pastrami or corned beef cut into thirds (18 strips)
  • 2 slices Swiss cheese cut into 18 (1-inch) pieces
  • 36 slices kosher dill pickle rounds

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Small bowl
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and hot sauce in a small bowl.
  2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted. Add bread and cook, flipping once, until golden brown and crispy on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  3. To assemble bites: Onto each of 18 toothpicks, thread a pickle slice, a folded piece of pastrami (or corned beef), a piece of the bread, and a piece of cheese. Add 1/2 teaspoon of the mayonnaise mixture and finish the skewer with another pickle slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 2gFat: 4g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different meats or add extra spices to suit your taste.

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