Best Reuben Pinwheel Appetizer
Packaged frozen puff pastry is thawed, layered with thousand island dressing, deli sliced corned beef, Swiss cheese, and kraut. Rolled like a jelly roll, sliced and baked. Caraway seed is sprinkled over the tops of the individual rolls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 -1/2" slices 1x
- Category: Bread-Meat Appetizer
- Method: Roll & Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg +1 teaspoon water- egg wash
caraway seeds
1/8 to 1/4 cup thousand island dressing + 1 cup for serving with pinwheels
1/2 pound deli sliced corned beef
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix egg wash, set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- On lightly floured surface place semi-thawed puff pastry sheet. Keep remaining pastry covered with wet paper towel until ready to prepare.
- Spread dressing over entire surface of pastry leaving 1/2″ around all edges of pastry.
- Layer corned beef, shredded Swiss cheese, and kraut over the dressing in order listed, up to 1/2″ on all sides.
- Carefully roll pastry into a jelly roll. Cut pastry roll into individual 1/2″ slices.
- Place slices on baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with caraway seeds.
- Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with thousand island dressing in side dish if desired.
Notes
- Do not roll puff pastry. You will decrease the lift or flakiness of the pastry.
- Keep pastry chilled while working on one sheet at a time. Cover with wet paper towel to help keep moist.
- Can be baked and frozen for make ahead. Reheat in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes to crisp.
- But for best results bake and serve immediately.
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