Loaded Reuben Waffle Fries with Zesty Thousand Island Dressing
Food photography and recipe creation by Abby Mosler. Find her on Instagram @sweetrindandsalt. These Loaded Reuben Waffle Fries combine crispy waffle fries, savory corned beef, melty Swiss cheese, and tangy Frank’s Kraut sauerkraut for a bold twist on the classic Reuben sandwich. Finished with a zesty Thousand Island dressing, this easy Reuben appetizer recipe is perfect for game day snacks, party appetizers, and St. Patrick’s Day food ideas. A fun and shareable loaded fries recipe that delivers classic deli flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup bottled thousand island dressing
2 tbsp. hot sauce
1 ½ - 2 tsp. chile powder
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. black pepper
22 oz. bag frozen waffle fries
8 oz. pastrami or corned beef, chopped
1 14 oz. can Frank’s Kraut, drained very well
8 oz. freshly shredded Swiss cheese (about 3 cups shredded)
1 tsp. caraway seeds
1 cup chopped dill pickles, drained very well
Minced parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the thousand island dressing, hot sauce, chile powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Arrange the waffle fries in a single layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Bake according to package directions.
- Remove the waffle fries from the oven and reduce the heat to 375 degrees F.
- Evenly sprinkle the pastrami or corned beef over the fries, followed by the Frank’s Kraut, Swiss cheese, and caraway seeds.
- Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chopped dill pickles over the top. Drizzle the zesty thousand island dressing over the top and garnish with minced parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately with extra thousand island for dipping.
