Mini Reuben Turnovers Recipes

MINI REUBEN TURNOVERS (PILLSBURY)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F In food processor bowl with metal blade, place corned beef, cheese, sauerkraut and mustard. Pulse 2 times for 3 seconds each or until finely chopped.
• Remove half of dough in rolled section from can. Refrigerate remaining half of dough in can. Unroll half of dough and separate into 2 rectangles. Press each into 7 1/2x5-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal. Cut each rectangle into 6 (2 1/2-inch) squares.
• Place 1 teaspoon corned beef mixture on each square. Fold 1 corner to opposite corner, forming triangle and pressing edges to seal; place on ungreased cookie sheet.
• With fork, prick top of each to allow steam to escape. Brush tops with egg. Repeat with remaining half of dough and corned beef mixture.
• Bake 9 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm with salad dressing, if desired.

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.

REUBEN TURNOVERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees.
• On a lightly floured board, roll dough out to a 12 inch square.
• Cut dough into 9 (4 inch) squares.
• Cut meat and cheese in half diagonally to make triangles.
• Layer slices of meat, cheese and pickles on half of each dough square.
• Fold remaining dough over filling ingredients to form a turnover.
• Pinch dough edges tightly to seal, crimp edges with a fork.
• Slash top of turnover with a sharp knife to vent steam.
• Place turnovers on a lightly greased baking sheet.
• Bake for approximately 35 minutes or until well browned.
• Optional- I dip my turnover into the thousand island dressing, you could use your favourite dressing.

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.

MINI-REUBEN APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Drain sauerkraut.
• Place coctail ryes on cookie sheet in single layer.
• Carefully place corn beef on each slice of rye.
• Add 1 tablespoon saurerkraut on top of corn beef.
• Squeeze a dash of thousand island dressing on top of saurkraut.
• Top with swiss cheese.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Just before serving slide cookie sheet into oven for 5-8 minutes -- just until cheese has melted.

PAMPERED CHEF MINI REUBEN PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425ºF.
• Mix chopped corned beef & Swiss cheese. Set aside.
• Combine salad dressing & garlic.
• Assembly order:.
• Spread pita with salad dressing/garlic mixture.
• Sprinkle with dry sauerkraut.
• Top with corned beef/cheese mix.
• Bake on a stone or baking pan for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are lightly browned.
• * Cooks note - For pizzas with tender crusts, be sure to use pitas without pockets for this recipe.