Corned Beef Sliders With Garlic Butter Sauce

Corned beef sliders loaded with savory corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing, create the perfect slider sandwiches for your St. Patrick’s Day party or game day.

This quick and easy reuben sliders recipe is a mash-up of the classic Baked Corned Beef Brisket plate and the iconic Reuben Sandwich. Use sweet Hawaiian rolls to add a touch of sweetness to the little sandwiches.

Ingredients

Here are the main ingredients required to make Corned Beef Sliders. They’re pretty much the exact same ingredients needed to make my popular Hot Reuben Dip. For the complete list of ingredients, please reference the recipe card below:

• Corned Beef – Use leftover corned beef, canned corned beef, or sliced deli meat to make corned beef sliders. They all work exceptionally well.
• Sauerkraut – Use store bought or homemade sauerkraut. You’ll need to squeeze out the excess liquid before using.
• Swiss Cheese Slices – While Swiss is the classic choice, you can pretty much use your favorite meltable cheese. Provolone is also a great option.
• Thousand Island Dressing – You can sub in Russian dressing with success. Read up on the difference between Russian Dressing vs Thousand Island.
• Slider Bread – King’s brand Hawaiian Rolls are, by far, my favorite but basic dinner rolls and mini hamburger buns also work well. 
• Dijon Mustard – The flavor of Dijon blends well, but you can also use whole grain mustard.

Note – Leftover sous vide corned beef or smoked corned beef with homemade corned beef spices are amazing in this dish.

How To Make Corned Beef Sliders

Surprisingly, it only takes about 10 minutes to prep the sandwiches for baking.

Prepare The Sliders – Place the bottom half of the slider bread on a sheet pan or baking dish. Evenly distribute the corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese. Spread the Thousand Island dressing on top of the cheese. Place the top of the rolls on the sliders. 

Add the Melted Butter Sauce – Add all the garlic butter sauce ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Drizzle over the top of the sandwiches.

Bake The Sliders –  Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for a final 10 minutes.

Rest and Serve – If you have leftover garlic butter sauce, add one last coat to the top. Let the beef sandwiches sit for 5 minutes before serving. They will be hot. Watch out for the hot melted cheese.

Recipe Variations and Tips

Here are a few tips to keep in mind when making these mini sandwiches.

• Corned Beef – I like using shredded corned beef to keep it light, but sliced corned beef is excellent as well. It just makes for a denser bite. 
• Thousand Island Sauce – you can add the sauce to the bottom of the rolls, but you may find yourself with soggy buns. It’s why I added it to the top of the cheese instead. I know it seems weird, but trust me.
• If you love the flavor of rye bread, sprinkle the top of the buns with caraway seeds to emulate the rye bread flavor.
• Thanks to the butter topping, these can be messy! You’ll need napkins.
• Storage – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Side Dish Ideas

While these corned beef sliders make for an easy appetizer, you can also bulk it up for a hearty meal. Here are a few ideas to serve next to your delicious reuben sliders:

• Coleslaw –  Its creamy texture and tangy flavor make it a perfect sidekick.
• Potato Chips – Adds a crunch factor and is usually in most pantries.
• Pasta Salad – this Dill Pickle Pasta salad pairs remarkably well.
• Potato Salad – Choose a classic recipe or Ensalada de Papa.

Drink Pairings

What drinks pair well with this classic reuben slider recipe? Think Irish: Guinness, Irish Mule, and Irish Car Bomb. An apple cider would be super refreshing as well.

These options pair well with any of my St. Patrick’s Day recipes.

Corned Beef Sliders

Corned beef sliders, loaded with savory corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing, create the perfect slider sandwiches for your St. Patrick’s Day party or game day.

Instructions

• Pre-heat oven to 350°F degrees.

• Place the bottom half of the slider bread on a sheet pan or baking dish. Evenly distribute the corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese slices. Spread the Thousand Island dressing on the top of the cheese. Place the top of the rolls on the sliders.

• Add the melted butter, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and onion powder to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Immediately drizzle over the top of the sliders.

• Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes.

• If you have leftover garlic butter, brush over the top. Let the sliders sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Note 1 – Use can also use basic dinner rolls or mini hamburger buns.
Note 2 – Leftover corned beef, canned corned beef or sliced deli meat can be used.
Note 3 – Omit if you don’t like mustard as it definitely adds a “mustard-y” flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg