Description
Reuben Egg Rolls are a delicious twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, wrapped in crispy egg roll wrappers filled with a creamy mix of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing. These savory treats are perfect as appetizers or snacks and come with a side of Thousand Island dressing for dipping.
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
Wraps
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Thousand Island dressing for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese and Thousand Island dressing until smooth and well combined.
- Mix ingredients: Stir in the chopped corned beef, shredded Swiss cheese, and squeezed sauerkraut until evenly distributed throughout the creamy mixture.
- Prepare wrappers: Cover the egg roll wrappers with a damp paper towel to prevent them from drying out. Working one at a time, lay a wrapper out so that it forms a diamond shape in front of you.
- Fill wrappers: Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the filling mixture onto the center of the wrapper.
- Wrap the egg rolls: Fold up the bottom corner and the two sides over the filling, then roll up tightly toward the top corner. Seal the seam by spreading a little water along the edge and pressing firmly to keep it closed.
- Heat oil: Pour 1 1/2 to 2 inches of vegetable oil into a Dutch oven or deep skillet and heat to 360°F (182°C).
- Fry egg rolls: Carefully place 4 egg rolls at a time into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 3 minutes per batch.
- Drain and serve: Remove the egg rolls with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm with Thousand Island dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure to squeeze out excess liquid from the sauerkraut to prevent soggy egg rolls.
- Keep egg roll wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying and cracking.
- Maintain oil temperature at 360°F for even frying and crispiness.
- Egg rolls can be baked at 400°F for 15-20 minutes for a healthier alternative, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
