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The Best Cheesy Swiss Corned Beef Sliders (So Easy!) ☘️

Buttery, cheesy, and packed with classic Reuben flavor—these easy sliders are layered with shredded corned beef, melty Swiss cheese, butter-sautéed sauerkraut, and creamy Thousand Island, then baked until golden with a flavorful glaze and finished with coriander seeds.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package Hawaiian rolls 12 count, kept together
  • ¾ –1 lb cooked corned beef shredded
  • 8 –10 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1 cup sauerkraut drained
  • 1 tbsp butter for sautéing kraut
  • ½ cup Thousand Island dressing
  • 🧈 Butter Glaze:
  • ½ cup 1 stick butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • Coriander seeds for topping ✨

Method
 

  1. Rinse the corned beef
  2. Remove from packaging and rinse under cold water to remove excess brine.
  3. Add to pot
  4. Place corned beef in a large pot and cover completely with water.
  5. Add spice packet
  6. Sprinkle the included seasoning packet over the top.
  7. Boil, then simmer
  8. Bring to a boil
  9. Reduce to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 2.5–3 hours (until fork tender)
  10. Rest
  11. Remove from water and let rest 10–15 minutes
  12. Shred (your method 👇)
  13. Use two forks to shred the meat
  14. Discard excess fat pieces
  15. Keep slightly chunky for the best slider texture
  16. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  17. Sauté the sauerkraut (game changer 👏)
  18. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet
  19. Add sauerkraut and cook 3–5 minutes until warmed and slightly golden
  20. Set aside
  21. Prep the rolls
  22. Slice rolls in half (keep connected). Place bottoms in a greased baking dish.
  23. Layer (your signature method 👇)
  24. Swiss cheese (bottom layer)
  25. Shredded corned beef
  26. Butter-sautéed sauerkraut
  27. Thousand Island dressing
  28. Swiss cheese again (top layer)
  29. Add tops
  30. Place top buns on.
  31. Make the glaze
  32. Mix melted butter, Dijon, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar.
  33. Pour & finish
  34. Pour glaze evenly over sliders
  35. Sprinkle coriander seeds on top
  36. Bake
  37. Cover with foil: 15 minutes
  38. Uncover: 5–10 minutes until golden and melty
  39. Serve
  40. Slice, serve warm, and watch them disappear 😍