Nothing beats the classic Reuben flavors! These cheesy, crispy Crispy Reuben Roll-Ups are easy to make and perfect for a cozy lunch or a tasty snack.
Instead of bread, golden Swiss cheese is baked until crisp and rolled around tender corned beef and tangy sauerkraut. If you love easy rolled snacks, you will also enjoy our Cowboy Caviar Cream Cheese Tortilla Roll-Ups.
Why You’ll Make This Again
- Classic Reuben flavor: Swiss cheese, corned beef and sauerkraut in every bite.
- Crispy and cheesy: the baked cheese becomes the golden “wrapper.”
- Ready in 23 minutes: only 15 minutes of prep and 8 minutes in the oven.
- Easy dipping sauce: a quick Reuben-style sauce with pickle and mustard.
- Great for lunch or snacking: serve warm for a cozy bite any time.
How This Comes Together
Bake Swiss cheese slices on parchment until bubbling and golden. While they bake, stir together the dipping sauce. Let the cheese cool for about a minute, until it is flexible but no longer runny, then add a little corned beef and dry sauerkraut and roll each slice snugly. Rest for a few minutes and serve warm.
What You’ll Need
For the Roll-Ups
- 12 slices Swiss cheese (about 8 oz total)
- 8 oz thinly sliced cooked corned beef, chopped
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained and squeezed very dry
For the Dipping Sauce
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon no-sugar-added ketchup
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickle
- 1 teaspoon dill pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 8 minutes | Total Time: 23 minutes | Serves: 6
Estimated Nutrition: about 330 calories and 22 g protein per serving.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Preheat and prep
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Arrange the cheese
Arrange the Swiss cheese slices on the baking sheets, leaving at least 2 inches between each slice.
Step 3: Bake the cheese
Bake for 6–8 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and golden around the edges.
Step 4: Make the dipping sauce
While the cheese bakes, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, chopped pickle, pickle juice and mustard in a small bowl to make the dipping sauce.
Step 5: Cool the cheese briefly
Remove the cheese from the oven. Let it cool for about 1 minute, just until flexible but no longer runny.
Step 6: Add the filling
Place a little chopped corned beef and dry sauerkraut along one edge of each cheese slice.
Step 7: Roll them up
Roll each slice snugly around the filling and place seam-side down.
Step 8: Rest and serve
Let the roll-ups rest for 2–3 minutes to firm up. Serve warm with the dipping sauce.
How to Serve It
Serve the roll-ups warm with the dipping sauce on the side. They make a cozy lunch with a simple salad, or a fun party snack on a platter.
Leftovers & Storage
These are best served warm and fresh, while the cheese is still crisp. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat in a 350°F oven for a few minutes to bring back the crunch. Store the dipping sauce separately in the fridge.
Make It Even Better: Pro Tips
- Squeeze the sauerkraut very dry: extra moisture makes the roll-ups soggy.
- Leave space between the slices: at least 2 inches, since the cheese spreads as it bakes.
- Time the cooling: about 1 minute is just right, flexible but no longer runny.
- Roll snugly: place them seam-side down so they hold together.
- Chop the corned beef small: smaller pieces roll up more neatly.
Easy Ways to Change It Up
- Extra pickle kick: add more chopped dill pickle to the sauce.
- Mustard lovers: stir in a little extra yellow mustard.
- Party platter: arrange the roll-ups around the bowl of dipping sauce.
- Quick lunch: serve with a crisp green salad.
Quick Questions
Why do I need to squeeze the sauerkraut dry?
Dry sauerkraut keeps the filling from making the cheese soggy, so the roll-ups stay crispy.
How do I know when the cheese is ready?
It should be bubbling and golden around the edges after 6 to 8 minutes.
Why does the cheese need to cool for a minute?
Cooling it for about a minute makes it flexible enough to roll without being runny.
Why do I need 2 inches between the slices?
The cheese melts and spreads while it bakes, so the extra space keeps the slices from sticking together.
What do I serve with them?
Serve them warm with the quick Reuben-style dipping sauce made with mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle, pickle juice and mustard.
A Cozy Bite of Reuben Flavor
These roll-ups are crispy, cheesy and full of classic Reuben flavor. Serve them warm and dip away.
Enjoy!
— Ava
Crispy Reuben Roll-Ups
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Arrange the Swiss cheese slices on the baking sheets, leaving at least 2 inches between each slice.
- Bake for 6–8 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and golden around the edges.
- While the cheese bakes, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, chopped pickle, pickle juice and mustard in a small bowl to make the dipping sauce.
- Remove the cheese from the oven. Let it cool for about 1 minute, just until flexible but no longer runny.
- Place a little chopped corned beef and dry sauerkraut along one edge of each cheese slice.
- Roll each slice snugly around the filling and place seam-side down.
- Let the roll-ups rest for 2–3 minutes to firm up. Serve warm with the dipping sauce.
