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August 31, 2011
Hearty Party Reuben Bites
Timeless Snacks & Starters
Prep time:
10 minutesbaking time:
10 minutes“These satisfying snacks were often Grandma's way to tide us over until dinnertime.”
Ingredients
Serves 12
- 24 party rye bread slices (about 1/2 of 16-ounce package)
- 1/2 cup prepared Thousand Island dressing
- 6 ounces turkey pastrami or beef pastrami, very thinly sliced
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup alfalfa sprouts
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Arrange rye bread slices on prepared baking sheet. Bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
3
Spread about 1 teaspoon of Thousand Island dressing onto each rye bread slice; top with turkey pastrami, folding pastrami slices to fit bread slices.
4
Sprinkle each appetizer evenly with about 2 teaspoons shredded Swiss cheese.
5
Bake until Swiss cheese is melted and appetizers are hot, about 5 minutes.
6
Top each appetizer evenly with about 2 teaspoons alfalfa sprouts. Arrange appetizers on serving platter and serve.
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grandma's secret
grandma's secret
For many family get-togethers, Grandma would make these easy and flavorful appetizers. On some occasions, she made a second batch and varied the ingredients. For the same quick-to-make appetizers with a completely different taste, try using different breads, dressings, meats and cheeses.
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