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    Home » Appetizers » Turkey, Ham, and Swiss BBQ Reuben Sliders

    Oct 2, 2018 · Modified: Oct 17, 2020 by Sues · This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads · View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer · 18 Comments

    Turkey, Ham, and Swiss BBQ Reuben Sliders

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    Looking for an easy party recipe that will take no time at all and seriously impress your guests? These Turkey, Ham, and Swiss BBQ Reuben Sliders can be prepped in mere minutes and will be loved by everyone!

    View of turkey, ham, and swiss BBQ reuben sliders sitting on a cutting board with one sandwich pulled away from the rest and recipe title labeled at top

    Thank you to McKenzie Natural Artisan Deli (available at Shaw’s) for sponsoring this post. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. Thank you so much for supporting We are not Martha!

    If I were to take one of those online quizzes with the theme "what kind of party planner are you?" I'm sure my result would be something like "frantic and frenzied" or "hot mess hostess." No matter how much planning I d or how much pre-prep I get done, I am inevitably standing at the kitchen counter assembling cheese plates or finger sandwiches, hair still unwashed, sweat pants on when my first guest rings the doorbell. The main reason for my frenzied behavior? I inevitably choose to make the most complicated, never-made-before, last minute dishes that make it basically impossible for me to be "party ready" by the time my guests arrive.

    Solution? I've been working hard to find party-friendly dishes that are still impressive and delicious, but are easy to prepare. Or that will at least allow me a 30-minute block of time in which I can take a shower and get dressed. Enter Turkey, Ham, and Swiss BBQ Reuben Sliders: the extremely party-friendly appetizer that guests will love and you can prep in legit 10 minutes. Yes, 10. And when you use McKenzie Natural Artisan Deli meats and cheeses in your sliders, you can know that you're serving your guests all-natural and antibiotic free artisan products that taste amazing.

    I know, I know; it's not like making sandwiches is overly difficult, right? But it's definitely tedious if you're making them for a crowd. When you make these easy BBQ reuben sliders, you are basically making one extra-large sandwich, baking it, and then breaking it into 12 individual servings. It legit couldn't be easier!

    You're welcome to switch up the meats/cheese/sauce/etc. as you see fit, but I loved the combination of a BBQ mayo with McKenzie Black Forest Ham, McKenzie Oven Roasted Turkey, McKenzie Swiss Cheese, and sauerkraut. All on sweet slider rolls that are sliced in half horizontally (so the tops are separate from the bottoms) You just need to spread the BBQ mayo on both sides of the rolls and then layer on the ham, turkey, cheese, and sauerkraut. Yes, just layer it on over alllll the rolls; don't worry about the individual sandwiches.

    Collage showing process for making BBQ reuben sliders, including photo of BBQ mayo, photo of ham layered on slider rolls, turkey layered on slider rolls, and cheese and sauerkrat layered on slider rolls

    Place the slider tops on top and brush with a butter/garlic powder mixture and sprinkle black sesame seeds or poppy seeds over them.

    Overhead view of BBQ reuben sliders on a foil-lined baking dish and brushed with butter before they go in the oven

    After baking the giant slider, remove them from the oven and slice into 12 individual sandwiches. The tops with be crispy and buttery, the cheese will be melty, the turkey and ham warm, and the sauerkraut nice and tangy. Basically my ideal sandwich.

    Overhead view of BBQ reuben sliders with one sandwich pulled away from the rest with golden tops and sauerkraut, turkey, ham, and cheese

    Something tells me your party guests will say the same. And they'll have no idea that you spent less than 10 minutes getting them ready (though I'm sure they'll appreciate the fact you're not wearing sweatpants to your party).

    OK, I need to urge everyone to try these WITH the sauerkraut even if you don't like sauerkraut. I know that sounds crazy, but I promise you that there is just something so delicious about sauerkraut on a sandwich that you just don't get from sauerkraut in a bowl. It complements the deli meats and swiss so well and adds such a deliciously tangy taste.

    Landscape view of BBQ reuben sliders shown close-up and overflowing with sauerkraut, cheese, ham, and turkey

    Want a really easy football party idea? Throw a slider party! Just plan 5-6 different types of sandwiches like these BBQ reuben sliders and your guests can sample them all throughout the evening. Throw in a couple easy salads, some fancy chips, and a couple delicious desserts and I can pretty much ensure nobody will be complaining.

    It can be our little secret that it you barely had to spend any time prepping (in addition to showering and getting dressed, maybe you can even sleep in... And style your hair!).

    Close-up head-on view of one individual BBQ reuben slider with golden top and sauerkraut, turkey, ham, and cheese

    Lucky for you, you can get pretty much all your sandwich filling needs from McKenzie Natural Artisan Deli at Shaw's! In addition to several kinds of turkey, ham, chicken, and cheese, they also offer roast beef and bacon. I'm dying to try their Thanksgiving Gobbler Turkey for an epic stuffed Thanksgiving slider (with cranberry sauce and stuffing!).

    Part of McKenzie's mission statement says, "We believe when you make it right it simply, honestly tastes better" and I so wholeheartedly believe this is true. After working with McKenzie for almost a year now, I can honestly say that it's the only deli meat I enjoy anymore and that you really can taste the difference. I had a seriously tough time making these sliders and not alternating the sandwich layering with bites of turkey and ham for myself!

    View of turkey, ham, and swiss BBQ reuben sliders sitting on a cutting board with one sandwich pulled away from the rest

    Now that football season is officially in full swing, we'll likely find ourselves with lots of opportunities to entertain and I hope these BBQ reuben sliders make your list!

    Of course, they can also be enjoyed cold. And if you make these sliders on a Sunday evening, they'll be sitting at-the-ready in your fridge all week long. Just saying.

    Be sure to check out all of McKenzie's products and see where they're available at a Shaw's near you!

    What are your best easy party tricks?

    To see my other recipes with McKenzie Natural Artisan Deli, check out my Lemon Waffle Sandwiches, Honey Lime Peach Salad, and Crispy Kale Turkey and Ham Sandwiches with Beet Mayo.

    Turkey, Ham, and Swiss BBQ Reuben Sliders

    Looking for an easy party recipe that will take no time at all and seriously impress your guests? These Turkey, Ham, and Swiss BBQ Reuben Sliders can be prepped in mere minutes and will be loved by everyone!
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    Course: Appetizer, Entree, lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Party, sandwich
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Makes: 12 sliders
    Author: Sues

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup mayonnaise (can use light mayo if desired)
    • ¼ cup BBQ sauce
    • 12 sweet slider rolls
    • ¼ lb. McKenzie Black Forest Ham, sliced
    • ¼ lb. McKenzie Oven Roasted Turkey, sliced
    • 5 slices McKenzie Swiss Cheese
    • 1 ¼ cup sauerkraut, drained with excess liquid squeezed out
    • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
    • 2 tsp garlic powder
    • Black sesame seeds or poppy seeds, for topping

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and BBQ sauce.
    • Slice slider rolls horizontally, keeping rolls connected, but separating tops from bottoms. Spread BBQ mayo on the top and bottom portion and place on foil-lined baking sheet.
    • Layer ham, turkey, and cheese on the bottom rolls. Top with sauerkraut, spreading to cover the meats and cheeses. Place slider tops over sauerkraut.
    • In a small bowl, mix melted butter and garlic powder together. Brush over the top of the sliders. Sprinkle black sesame seeds or poppy seeds on top.
    • Cover sliders with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until cheese is melting and tops of sliders are golden.
    • Slice into 12 sliders and serve.
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    Comments

    1. Liz says

      October 02, 2018 at 7:26 pm

      5 stars
      These slides are so awesome for a party! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    2. Allison says

      October 02, 2018 at 11:01 pm

      5 stars
      These would be perfect for watching football! Trying them on our next game day!

    3. Donna says

      October 02, 2018 at 11:25 pm

      5 stars
      Haha I was so like you a couple of years ago, the guests would show up and I would sneak into my room to get changed into nice clothes....unshowered becuase I had been stressing in the kitchen all morning. Now I am the queen of prep, and these sound like they would be the perfect addition to my feeding a crowd plan 🙂 Love how easy they are to put together

    4. Marie says

      October 03, 2018 at 1:03 am

      5 stars
      Reubens are one of my favourite sandwiches! Love that you made them into sliders. Perfect for serving at get-togethers or potlucks!

    5. Jacqueline Debono says

      October 03, 2018 at 2:56 am

      5 stars
      This is such a great party idea! I love all the flavours in these sliders! Can I come to your next party? haha!

    6. Courtney says

      October 05, 2018 at 11:25 am

      5 stars
      This is a great party food idea! I've never had a Rueben, but I am a big sauerkraut fan - sounds delicious, and easy to make as well.

    7. Aleta says

      October 05, 2018 at 11:57 pm

      5 stars
      YUMMY! Turkey and ham are my favourite combo. This recipe looks delish!

    8. Kiki Johnson says

      October 07, 2018 at 9:40 am

      5 stars
      OH yum! These are perfect for a road trip or picnic! the rolls look super fluffy and they have just the right amount of filling! Delish!

    9. Sarah says

      October 08, 2018 at 2:05 pm

      5 stars
      Party food always sends me into a frenzy too! I love this idea-- a big sandwich is always a good plan. Anything that tastes good and looks good but still gives me time to get dressed is a win in my book!! YUM!

    10. Gloria says

      October 09, 2018 at 7:18 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious way to feed a crowd at a party. These would disappear in a flash...and people would be fighting over the last one. They are also great for little hands too...the kids would love this size.

    11. Courtney says

      October 09, 2018 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      Love these little hot sandwiches! These are great for game day - and even thinking about making them for Thanksgiving too!

    12. Debra says

      October 10, 2018 at 8:19 pm

      5 stars
      These are adorable. Love a good slider and this recipe is so unique. Holiday season is coming up and I just may have to make this my signature appetizer to bring around to parties.

    13. Jennifer Bigler says

      October 12, 2018 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      These look so perfect for game day. I love how easy they are to put together too. No fussy ingredients and it would be a total crowd pleaser. Yum!

    14. Tracy Koslicki says

      October 13, 2018 at 1:21 am

      5 stars
      Ahhh hahaha hot mess hostess! Girl with these sliders no one will think you're anything close to being a hot mess! What a great trick up your sleeve with how easy these are!! Adding them to my next party menu for sure!!

    15. Dana says

      October 13, 2018 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      Oh well hello there! These are adorable and absolutely DELISH. Sliders are such a fun treat, especially during football season. And they make feeding a crowd SO easy!

    16. Carmy says

      October 13, 2018 at 7:50 pm

      5 stars
      This looks perfect for a crowd! I love a good turkey ham and cheese so these sliders are calling my name! I always get a little stressed out when I have to host. This would be perfect!

    17. Marisa Franca says

      October 15, 2018 at 7:30 am

      5 stars
      I simply love Reubens and what a great idea for game day. Yes! I have been in your spot trying to make things perfect when all of a sudden the guests are there and I'm Cinderella before the transformation. Your idea is wonderful! Make it ahead and look gorgeous.

    18. Amanda says

      October 19, 2018 at 9:13 am

      5 stars
      That is my kind of slider! So perfect for easy entertaining. I know my friends would devour these with no leftovers! I love the sound of McKenzie's deli products. They are clearly of a very high quality, which is so important to me when I'm cooking for my family and friends. I'll have to look for these at my local deli counter!

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