It hardly seems possible that we've already passed though January and into February... time flies....
This Sunday is the Super Bowl... boooo, if the Steelers aren't playing then it's not very much fun. But some people will still be having Super Bowl get togethers anyway. So if you're looking for something different to make this Sunday I have a recipe for you... If you love Reuben Sandwiches then you will love these Reuben Bites.... serve them up with some Thousand Island Dressing for dipping.... yummmm!! If you try this, please, let me know how it turned out and if you liked it. Also if you'd like to share any of your Super Bowl snacks, please feel free to post them....
Deep-Fried Reuben Bites & Deep-Frying Batter
Serves: 24
Reuben Bites
1/2 cup sauerkraut, well drained
1 cup corned beef . finely chopped
3/4 cup Swiss cheese, finely shredded
1 egg
5 1/2 tablespoons plain bread crumbs, rye is preferred
Flour
Thousand island salad dressing, for dipping
Veg. oil for deep frying
Batter for Frying:
1 cup flour
1 1/8 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/8 teaspoons salt
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
In a small bowl combine Bites ingredients well. Form into small 1 inch balls. In a medium bowl, whisk together batter ingredients until smooth. Roll the balls in flour and then dip into batter. Heat oil (at least 2 inches deep) in deep fryer or dutch oven to 350°. Deep fry until golden. Serve with Thousand Isle dressing.
You can keep them warm on a warming tray, in the oven wrap in foil or in a Crock Pot on low.
This batter can also be used for all kinds of deep fried foods, like onion rings, cauliflower, etc.
