Description
These Reuben Fritters are a delicious twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, featuring corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese fried to crispy perfection. They make a fantastic appetizer or party finger food.
Ingredients
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Corned Beef Fritters:
- 1 ½ cups chopped cooked corned beef
- 1 cup sauerkraut, well-drained and chopped
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs or crushed rye crackers
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Thousand Island dressing, for dipping
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Form Fritters: Roll mixture into balls, freeze for 20–30 minutes.
- Bread Fritters: Roll in flour, dip in eggs, coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F, fry fritters until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels, serve warm with Thousand Island dressing.
Notes
- Ensure sauerkraut is well-drained to avoid sogginess.
- Fritters can be assembled and frozen before frying.
- For a baked version, brush with oil and bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American, Deli-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
