Reuben Croquettes with Swiss Cheese
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 7
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked corned beef, can use deli corned beef if desired
- 1 cup rye bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup bavarian or regular sauerkraut - squeezed out, reserve the juice
- 1/2 cup dill pickle - diced
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal - any type
- 1/4 cup green onion - thinly sliced
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons sauerkraut juice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

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- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 block of swiss cheese - cut into 15, 1/2 inch chunks
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- thousand island dressing for dipping 
 
Serve these tasty little bites, which taste like a deep-fried
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, for your next large

gathering and watch them disappear. These corned
beef
and Swiss cheese-filled croquettes are a tasty appetizer
recipe
for any occasion.
 
Directions

  • Combine all ingredients (except oil, cheese and dressing) in a mixing bowl.
  • Cover and
    chill the batter for at least 15 minutes but can be left overnight if needed.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet to 350°.
  • Use tablespoons or a small scoop to measure
    batter and form into balls.
  • May want to flour your hands as the batter is sticky.
  • Stuff a cheese cube into the center of the batter ball, make sure it is completely enclosed.
  • Fry

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in oil in batches, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  • Let it get nice and golden brown so the inside
    cooks and the cheese melts a little.
  • Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain.
  • Serve with dressing for dipping.


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