Open-faced Reuben bites
Recipe ANNA Magazine, Photography Jerry Grajewski
This humble deli sandwich looks so chic in miniature; it will take centre stage as your holiday appetizer!
Ingredients
1/2 loaf sliced pumpernickel, crusts removed
Butter, for brushing toasts
1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained
12-14 slices shaved pastrami
1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese
Thousand Island dressing
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons relish
Preparation
For dressing, in small bowl, combine all ingredients. Set aside. Can be made up to a week in advance.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut pumpernickel in 12 to 14 3-inch squares, brush with butter and toast for 5 minutes. Preheat broiler. Top each toast with a teaspoon of Thousand Island dressing. Divide sauerkraut among toasts, top each with one loosely folded piece of pastrami. Divide Swiss cheese among toasts. Place under broiler for 1-2 minutes until melted, watching carefully.
