Description
Reuben Egg Rolls are a crispy, flavorful appetizer inspired by the classic Reuben sandwich, combining creamy cream cheese, tangy sauerkraut, savory corned beef, and melted Swiss cheese all wrapped in crisp fried egg roll wrappers. Perfect as a party snack or a fun twist on deli favorites.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons Thousand Island dressing
- 1/2 pound deli corned beef, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 3/4 cup sauerkraut, squeezed to remove excess liquid
Egg Rolls
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Thousand Island dressing for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, stir together softened cream cheese and Thousand Island dressing until smooth and well combined.
- Mix Add-ins: Fold in chopped corned beef, shredded Swiss cheese, and drained sauerkraut. Mix thoroughly to create the filling mixture.
- Prepare Egg Roll Wrappers: Place a damp paper towel over the egg roll wrappers to prevent drying. Lay one wrapper out in a diamond shape in front of you.
- Fill and Roll: Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the filling onto the center of the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner up over the filling, fold in the sides, then roll tightly. Seal the seam by moistening the edge with a little water and pressing firmly.
- Heat Oil: Pour 1 ½ to 2 inches of vegetable oil into a Dutch oven or deep skillet. Heat the oil to 360°F (182°C).
- Fry Egg Rolls: Fry 4 egg rolls at a time, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per batch. Use a slotted spoon to remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Serve hot with extra Thousand Island dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure sauerkraut is well drained to avoid soggy egg rolls.
- Maintain oil temperature at 360°F for even frying and crispiness.
- Work quickly to seal the egg rolls before the wrappers dry out.
- These egg rolls are best served fresh but can be reheated in an oven to retain crispness.
- This recipe yields 12 egg rolls, perfect for sharing as an appetizer or snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
