Reuben Waffle Fries

REUBEN WAFFLE FRIES

3/16/2020

Reuben Waffle Fries

Reuben Waffle Fries are a fun twist on classic Reuben Sandwiches! Seasoned waffle fries are loaded with chopped corned beef and sauerkraut, topped with lots of melted cheese and drizzled with Thousand Island Dressing right before serving.

While Reubens are not technically from Ireland (they were actually created in a New York deli), these have all of the yummy ingredients we love in popular Irish dishes – and are perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The perfect appetizer to nosh on with a cold beer!

Reuben Waffle Fries

Our favorite thing about St. Patrick's Day is the parade, the party and most importantly, the food!

For a quiet party at home, or for a rowdier party for a crowd, these delicious Reuben Waffle Fries are one of our favorite appetizers any time of the year. Perfect with corned beef on St. Patrick's Day, or the perfect way to use leftover corned beef the day after. These are the BEST Irish pub appetizer around!

For a special treat, serve these with homemade Thousand Island Dressing - it is the perfect sauce for dipping! And don't be afraid to shake up the potato option - you can always substitute regular crinkle-cut fries, or better yet, sweet potato waffle fries or tots for another great variation. My family loves these any way I make them!

Reuben Waffle Fries

REUBEN WAFFLE FRIES

Reuben Waffle Fries are a fun twist on classic Reuben Sandwiches! Seasoned waffle fries are loaded with chopped corned beef and sauerkraut, topped with lots of melted cheese and drizzled with Thousand Island Dressing right before serving. While Reubens are not technically from Ireland (they were actually created in a New York deli), these have all of the yummy ingredients we love in popular Irish dishes – and are perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The perfect appetizer to nosh on with a cold beer!

Reuben Waffle Fries

INGREDIENTS:
1 bag (22 ounces) frozen seasoned waffle fries
½ pound corned beef (sliced)
¾ cup sauerkraut (drained) or ¾ cup shredded cabbage
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
Thousand Island dressing

HOW I MAKE THESE:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Spread fries in a single layer on a large baking sheet and bake according to package directions (cook for the MINIMUM amount of time recommended); remove from oven.
Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
Top waffle fries with drained sauerkraut (or shredded cabbage if you don’t care for sauerkraut).
Top with chopped corn beef.
Sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese evenly over top.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Drizzle with Thousand Island dressing before serving, or place in a small bowl and serve alongside the baked fries.

YIELD: 4 servings

RECIPE NOTES:

You can also serve these fries in a cast iron skillet: After fries are baked, place them in a cast iron skillet and add toppings. Bake at 425 degrees for about 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. This method keeps them warmer if serving for a party.
VARIATIONS: You can substitute regular crinkle cut fries for the waffle fries if you prefer. My family LOVES these with sweet potato waffle fries!

Originally posted March 2016; revised and reposted March 2020.

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