Easy Reuben Roll Ups (One Pan)

Quick and easy reuben roll ups recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in one pan in 30 minutes. These crescent rolls are full of cheese, corned beef and sauerkraut and the perfect appetizer for parties.

These are a fun, easy crowd pleaser for game night, family gatherings or just a weekend with your own family. A few other great recipes you can also try with crescent rolls include my delicious Crescent Roll Veggie Pizza and Pigs in a Blanket. However, just remember that this recipe is not to be confused with my Roll Up Pinwheel Sandwiches because these use tortillas instead of crescent dough.

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• Key ingredients
• Variations
• How to make easy One Pan reuben roll ups recipe with crescent roll dough?
• What to serve with them?
• Tips and techniques
• Recipe FAQs
• Storage
• More easy one pot appetizers
• Recipe

Key ingredients

• Crescent roll dough- I like to use the Pillsbury brand but the generic brand works just as well, in my experience.
• Dressing- My favorite one to use is Thousand Island Dressing. I recently tried my homemade version and that worked very well too.
• Cheese- Swiss cheese compliments the other ingredients perfectly, in my opinion.
• Corned beef- Cut them in super thin slices.
• Sauerkraut- Be sure to drain this and pat it dry on paper towels. I forgot to do this once and the end result was so soggy and icky.
• Seasoning- I like to use Everything Bagel seasoning because it adds a lovely subtle crunch, flavor and elevates their appearance too.

Variations

• Turkey flavor - Leftovers would be great to use, like those from Roast Turkey Breast or even my Thanksgiving Turkey.
• Cheese and ham option- This is great with leftovers from my Slow Cooker Ham as well.
• Spinach version - Lay a layer of spinach leaves along with the other ingredients, roll up, and continue to follow instructions below.
• Pizza version - Use Pepperoni slices and mozzarella cheese inside the rolls, then dip them in marinara sauce.
• Salami rolls- These would be great with some thin slices of salami and your choice of cheese. My son loves this!
• Try other meats- Again, leftovers are a fast and simple options, such as Shredded Beef or Shredded Chicken. 
• Add veggies- There are many delicious ones to use, such as bell peppers, onions, spinach or mushrooms.
• Use other flavors of dressings- Although Italian dressing is most common, you can also use try mayo, ketchup or mustard.
• Add different cheeses- You can use Provolone, Mozzarella, Colby Jack, Cheddar, or even cream cheese to add a different flavor and texture to your rolls.

How to make easy One Pan reuben roll ups recipe with crescent roll dough?

What to serve with them?

This is typically served with dipping sauces like thousand island dressing. Other options include ketchup, sriracha, mayo, or mustard.

Tips and techniques

• Meat must be cooked beforehand- Because you cannot use raw meat or else it will not be cooked through to safely eat.
• Use thin slices of meat- Because this will create the best flavor and texture in each bite.
• Strain sauerkraut and pat them dry- Because otherwise it will make your crescent rolls wet and soggy.
• Only spread a thin layer to dressing- Because you don't want it oozing out, making the rolls soggy, or overpowering the other flavors.
• Make sure to pinch dough tight- Because you don't want the dough to unroll during baking.

Recipe FAQs

Storage

• Fridge- Store in a sealed container for up to 2 days.
• Freezer- I don't recommend this at all. They become so disgusting and soggy upon thawing.
• Reheat- In the microwave.
• Make ahead- These can be assembled 1 day in advance and stored covered in the fridge until you are ready to bake.

More easy one pot appetizers

• Crispy Fried Cheese Curds (One Pan)
• Crispy Fried Chicken Bites (One Pot)
• Stuffed Mini Peppers (One Pot)
• Ham and Cheese Sliders (One Pan)
• Mini Cheese Balls (One Bowl)

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