Description

Flaky puff pastry pinwheels filled with classic Reuben flavors—corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing—baked into golden, bite-sized appetizers.

Ingredients

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (from a 17.3-oz box)

2 Tbsp thousand island dressing, plus more for serving

1/2 lb corned beef, thinly sliced

6 thin slices Swiss cheese

1/4 cup chopped sauerkraut, drained

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Instructions

Place a sheet of plastic wrap (16″ x 12″) on the work surface. Unfold puff pastry and roll it into a 14″ x 10″ rectangle.
Spread a thin layer of thousand island dressing over the pastry, leaving a 1/4″ border along the long edges.
Layer corned beef slices evenly over the dressing, then top with Swiss cheese. Sprinkle drained sauerkraut in a line lengthwise down the center.
Starting from one long side, roll the pastry into a tight log using the plastic wrap for support. Wrap the log tightly and refrigerate seam-side down for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment.
Slice chilled log into 1/4-inch rounds using a serrated knife. Place slices on prepared sheets, leaving space to puff.
Bake for 18 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serve warm or at room temperature with additional thousand island dressing for dipping.

Notes

Add caraway seeds to mimic rye bread flavor.

Pat sauerkraut extra dry to avoid soggy pastry.

Turkey pastrami works as a lighter alternative.

Freeze the unbaked log for easy slice-and-bake prep.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
Calories: 58
Sugar: 0.5g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 6mg