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These Reuben Fritters are a fun way to turn leftover corned beef into tasty appetizers! Crispy fried on the outside with a creamy, cheesy center!
Got leftover Corned Beef? We feel you, check out these Irish Nachos for appetizers or dinner! Or you can try this for a whole different meal!
A Leftover Corned Beef Recipe
BUT…you don’t HAVE to have leftover corned beef. So as much as we love making these Reuben Fritters after St. Patrick’s Day with our leftover corned beef, you can always grab some right from the deli counter.
That’s something new to me, so I thought I’d mention it. I always seem to get the same stuff at the deli counter, ham, turkey, cheese. The basics. Then one day I realized they have things like sliced pork, teriyaki flank steak and yep – corned beef.
So don’t wait until after your St. Patrick’s Day party to make these delicious, crispy fritters. Make them whenever you want!
What Are The Ingredients For These Reuben Fritters?
All you’ll need is a few basic ingredients and some oil for frying!
- Leftover Corned Beef or corned beef from the deli: You’ll need about 3/4 of a pound of corned beef for these fritters.
- Cream Cheese: Make sure you bring the cream cheese to room temperature so that it blends well with the rest of the filling.
- Sauerkraut: You can buy sauerkraut right at the deli counter or in the produce department at your grocery store.
- Mozzarella Cheese: You can also use Swiss cheese, or Gruyere but mozzarella is a more mild flavor.
- Bread Crumbs: Panko bread crumbs make these fritters extra crispy!
- Oil for Frying: Use vegetable or canola oil for the best frying results.
- Thousand Island Dressing:Store bought or homemade, whichever you prefer!
How Do You Make Reuben Fritters?
All you need to do is mix together the corned beef, cream cheese, sauerkraut and seasonings and form them into balls like you see below. Then start the breading process by dipping the balls in flour, egg and lastly bread crumbs.
Drop your fritters into a large pot of canola oil that’s at about 350º. If you don’t have a thermometer you can stick the handle of a wooden spoon in the oil and if bubbles form all around it you’re at about 350º.
Fry up these Reuben Fritters for 4 minutes until they’re golden brown then remove to a paper towel lined plate to cool. Season them with salt while they’re still hot so that the seasoning sticks to the fritters.
Can You Make These Fritters Ahead Of Time?
Yep and you can do it a couple of ways.
One way is to make the fritters up until the point of frying them and then stash them in your refrigerator until you’re ready to fry them. Then just fry and serve.
Another way to do it is to cook the fritters through to the end, let them cool completely and then freeze them in a single layer in a freezer bag or container. Bake the fritters from frozen at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes and then serve.
Now it’s time to eat! Serve these Rueben Fritters while they’re still hot, you can keep them warm in the oven until you’re ready for up to an hour beforehand. Serve with Thousand Island dressing for dipping and it’s time to party.
Looking For More Leftover Corned Beef Recipes?
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Reuben Fritters
- Author: Dan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 30 1x
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These delicious, crispy fried fritters are an awesome way to use up leftover corned beef! No corned beef? Head to your deli counter and grab some!
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Ingredients
- 3/4 lb. corned beef, chopped (you can use leftover corned beef or get it at the deli)
- 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 c. sauerkraut, rinsed
- 6 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/2 t. garlic powder
- 1/4 t. salt, plus extra for seasoning the fritters
- 1 T. dijon mustard
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 c. flour
- 1 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs
- vegetable or canola oil for frying
- thousand island dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Set a large pot filled half way with canola or vegetable oil over medium heat. You’re looking for the oil to get to about 350º. If you have a thermometer that works best but a good way to check is to put the end of a wooden spoon in the oil, if it bubbles you’re good.
- Combine the corned beef, mozzarella cheese, sauerkraut, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt and dijon in a large bowl.
- Beat together with a hand mixer until well combined.
- Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon scoop, portion out the filling into balls.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls, one for the flour, one for the eggs and another for the panko.
- Dip each ball into the flour first, then the egg and last the panko.
- Repeat until all the fritters are breaded.
- Once your oil reaches temperature, carefully drop about 6-8 fritters at a time into your oil and fry for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove to a paper towel lined plate to cool and season with kosher salt.
- Repeat until all the fritters are fried and serve with the thousand island dressing for dipping.
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Fry
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: reuben fritters, appetizer recipes, appetizers, leftover corned beef recipe, fried food, reubens
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