Description
These crispy Reuben Fritters are packed with chopped corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Perfect for parties or game day snacks, they’re golden, crunchy, and irresistibly cheesy inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (150g) prepared corned beef, finely chopped
- 1 cup (115g) Swiss cheese, chopped
- ½ cup (120g) sauerkraut, drained and squeezed dry
- ¼ cup (60g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup (120g) Panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying (sunflower or canola)
- Thousand Island dressing or spicy mustard, for dipping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix chopped corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, cream cheese, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 20–30 minutes.
- Create a breading station: Bowl 1 with flour, Bowl 2 with beaten eggs, Bowl 3 with Panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each ball into flour, then egg, and finally coat in breadcrumbs.
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry fritters in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with Thousand Island dressing or spicy mustard.
Equipment
Kids Chill Leak-Proof Lunch Box – Included Reusable Ice Pack Keeps Food Cold
Buy Now →Notes
- Substitute corned beef with pastrami for a smoky twist.
- Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
- Add caraway seeds for extra traditional Reuben flavor.
- Best enjoyed immediately after frying for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg