Description
Reuben Pinwheels are a savory and fun twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, featuring layers of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing all rolled up in flaky puff pastry. These bite-sized pinwheels are perfect as appetizers or party snacks and bake to a golden brown with melted cheese inside.
Ingredients
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Reuben Pinwheels
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (from a 17.3-oz. box)
- 2 Tbsp. store-bought 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
Instructions
- Prepare Pastry: Place a sheet of plastic wrap at least 16″ x 12″ on a work surface. Unfold the thawed puff pastry in the center of the plastic wrap and roll it out into a 14″ x 10″ rectangle to create an even base for the filling.
- Add Fillings: Spread a thin layer of thousand island dressing over the pastry, leaving a 1/4″ border on both long sides. Arrange the thinly sliced corned beef over the dressing, slightly overlapping to cover the surface. Top the beef evenly with Swiss cheese slices, then place the drained sauerkraut lengthwise down the center of the pastry.
- Roll the Pastry: Starting from one long edge, carefully roll the pastry into a tight log using the plastic wrap to guide it. Once rolled, wrap the log tightly in the plastic wrap and refrigerate seam side down until firm, about 20 minutes, to make slicing easier.
- Preheat Oven and Slice: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Using a serrated knife, slice the chilled log into 1/4″ thick rounds. Arrange the rounds on two baking sheets, spacing them at least 1″ apart to allow for even baking.
- Bake Pinwheels: Bake the pinwheels in the preheated oven until the puff pastry is golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 18 minutes. Keep an eye on them to prevent overbrowning.
- Serve: Transfer the baked pinwheels to a serving platter. Serve immediately or at room temperature with additional thousand island dressing on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling to prevent cracks.
- Drain the sauerkraut thoroughly to avoid soggy pastry.
- For a crispier bottom, bake the pinwheels on a preheated baking sheet.
- These pinwheels can be made ahead and reheated in a warm oven before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
