Sweet potato fries topped with plenty of freshly chopped corned beef, melty Swiss Cheese sauce and tangy sauerkraut! Serve it with a Russian Dressing for a meal that will make your taste buds say "wow!" Typically, you enjoy the sandwich with a side of fries - why not combine the two for a tongue-teasing easy main dish?!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time3 hourshrs30 minutesmins
Total Time3 hourshrs45 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6servings
Author: Jamie Sherman
Ingredients
For the Reuben Fry Basket
2 - 3lb.Corned beef brisket
1bagAlexia Sweet Potato Fries with Sea Salt20 oz.
Swiss Cheese Saucesee recipe below
1cansauerkraut, warmed14.5 oz.
Parsleyfor garnish (optional)
Russian dressingfor serving (optional)
For the Swiss Cheese Sauce
¼cupbutter
¼cupall-purpose flour
2cupsmilk
2cupsSwiss cheese8 oz.
Instructions
To prepare the corned beef:
Place corned beef in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Add the contents of the seasoning packet if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover with lid. Cook 2-3 hours or until the corned beef is fork tender.
Once the corned beef is cooked, remove from pan to cutting board. Chop into small pieces. Set aside and keep warm.
After the corned beef is cooked:
Prepare Alexia Sweet Potato Fries with Sea Salt according to package directions. Meanwhile, prepare the cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir until blended. Gradually add milk and cook stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in cheese and heat until cheese melts and sauce is smooth. Set aside.
To prepare the Reuben Fry Basket:
Divide the fries into 6 portions on individual plates. Top each serving with Swiss cheese sauce, sauerkraut, chopped corned beef and parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
This Reuben Fry Basket is also great with Alexia Onion Rings or Alexia Spicy Sweet Potato Fries!