Description
These Baked Reuben Egg Rolls are a delicious twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, combining savory corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, and melted Swiss cheese wrapped in crispy baked egg roll wrappers. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, they are served with a side of creamy Thousand Island dressing for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup corned beef, chopped
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
Wrapper
- 10 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing and brushing)
Serving
- Thousand Island dressing, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to fully heat while you prepare the egg rolls.
- Prepare filling: In a large bowl, combine the chopped corned beef, drained sauerkraut, and shredded Swiss cheese. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of all ingredients.
- Position wrapper: Place one egg roll wrapper on a clean flat surface with a corner pointing towards you, forming a diamond shape.
- Add filling: Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the corned beef mixture into the center of the wrapper.
- Roll the egg roll: Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then tuck in the sides snugly and roll up tightly towards the top corner.
- Seal the roll: Brush the top corner of the wrapper with the beaten egg to effectively seal the egg roll and prevent it from opening during baking.
- Repeat: Continue the process with the remaining wrappers and filling until all egg rolls are assembled.
- Prepare for baking: Arrange the egg rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them so they do not touch.
- Brush with egg wash: Brush the tops of each egg roll with the remaining beaten egg to promote golden color and crispiness.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the egg rolls are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot with Thousand Island dressing on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the sauerkraut is well-drained to prevent soggy egg rolls.
- Use a pastry brush for even egg wash application to get a beautiful golden crust.
- These egg rolls can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
- For extra crispiness, rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking.
- Leftover egg rolls can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
