Wonton wrappers, stuffed with corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese baked in a mini muffin pan. These Reuben Wonton Purses are perfect Reuben appetizers!
These Reuben Wonton Purses my just be the best St. Patrick’s Day appetizer … well ever. Little wonton purses — you might even call them “pots of gold” — stuffed with Reuben goodness and baked in mini muffin tins.
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The Reuben Sandwich was created right here in my hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. Corned beef, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, and rye bread make up this now iconic sandwich. I have loads of Reuben Recipes right here on my blog, and Frank’s has tons more on their website.
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Wonton wrappers don’t come in rye form, that I am aware of, so we are missing that one small component. But for what I am lacking in rye, I make up for with more cheese. I added cream cheese to give these little tasty bundles something extra. Something special. As an afterthought, I could have added some rye bread crumbs to get that flavor. Maybe I’ll try that next time.
I tried these two different ways. I baked one group of them and left the tops open. We didn’t like them nearly as much. The edges weren’t the same, and the presentation just wasn’t what I wanted.
Ingredients in Reuben Wonton Purses:
- corned beef
- Frank’s Kraut
- wonton wrappers
- Swiss cheese
- cream cheese
- Thousand Island dressing
- scallions
- caraway seed (optional)
Shredded Swiss cheese, cream cheese, Thousand Island Dressing, Frank’s Kraut, Corned beef, scallions and caraway (not pictured). You can find the Wonton wrappers in the produce section of your grocery store.
I made extra corned beef, so I used the leftovers to make these. Deli corned beef works great, too!
Mix all of the ingredients together, and use a cookie scoop to add a ball of filling to each wonton wrapper.
Don’t skip this step. I tried it both ways, and you will be much happier with the outcome if you take a pastry brush and wet the edges of each wonton wrapper before pushing into the muffin tin.
Be gentle when you press them into the mini muffin tin. You don’t want to break a hole in the bottom. Fill each up with one scoop of filling.
Now slightly dampen your fingers with some water. Pinch the edge together and give them a little twist. Give them a light spray of non-stick cooking spray before baking them. This recipe makes 2 dozen wonton cups.
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Who’s ready to make some Reuben Wonton Purses?
Reuben Wonton Purses
Wonton wrappers, stuffed with corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese baked in a mini muffin pan. These Reuben Wonton Purses are perfect Reuben appetizers!
Ingredients
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1/2 pound corned beef, chopped finely
- 1/2 cup Frank's Kraut, drained and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tablespoons Thousand Island dressing
- 2 (tops only)green onions, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Using a pastry brush, brush water around the outside edges of each wonton wrapper and gently press into mini muffin tins.
- Mix together:cream cheese, Swiss cheese, kraut, corned beef, Thousand Island dressing, onions and caraway seeds.
- Using a cookie scoop, add one ball of filling to each wonton wrapper. With fingers dampened in water, pinch together the tops and give a slight twist to seal.
- Lightly spray the tops with non-stick cooking spray.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
Notes
If you make them ahead, be sure to keep them in the refrigerator. Take out about 30 minutes prior to baking to take the chill off before baking.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
2Amount Per Serving: Calories: 89 Total Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 18mg Sodium: 239mg Carbohydrates: 6g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 1g Protein: 4g
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This is such a fabulous appetizer. I love Reubens.
I’ve never tried Frank’s Kraut, but now I’m very curious about it. Hope I win the basket!
Such a fun appetizer for St Pat’s meals! I’m sure this would be one of the “empty plates” left at the end of they party. I love Reuben sandwiches. These bite sized portions are great.
I’ve never made by own wontons before and I’m really surprised at how easy it looks. I bet the cream cheese tastes great with them.
This is such a great appetizer recipe that’s great for St. Patrick’s Day or for when I need my reuben fix.
These wontons look amazing!!! Adding to my list of foods I want to try and cook myself. Thank you for the recipe and the instructions looks so easy to follow.
My favorite way to eat kraut is on a sausage or hot dog on a bun!
Rueben sandwich, though I don’t like thousand island dressing, I use a combination of mayo/mustard on mine.
We can’t be friends if you don’t like Sauerkraut 🙂 🙂
This is such an awesome idea for a wanton. It’s like combining all of the faves in one. Also love that you used the mini muffin form to keep them in shape.
I love love love this, mash-up recipes are always such fun. I’m going to buy corned beef and kraut today!
How fun are these?! Perfect for this weekend!
What an awesome idea for an appetiser! Perfect for Paddy’s Day, they look so tasty, can’t wait to try them!
These are so cute little pockets and perfect for a party. Love all the ingredients used in making these wonton purses.
I can’t really say I have a favorite way to eat Frank’s Kraut or any other sauerkraut to be honest because I’m not sure I’ve ever had any but I would love to try it!
With Pork chops! Yummy!
I just love all of your kraut recipes! Hope I win the gift package, fingers crossed!!
I’ve never tried Frank’s Kraut, but I’m looking forward to eating it with hot dogs and kielbasa.
I like to eat it as a side to a dish, such as a sandwich.
We love to eat it with pork or on a hot dog
YUM I love Reuben sandwich & casseroles, these will be another cool way to eat them!! Thanks for sharing this will be making these soon!
I eat it almost exclusively as a condiment on buirgers and hot dogs. If we have ever incorporated it into a recipe, I wasn’t aware. I don’t ask what I am eating, I just eat it!!
on hot dogs
I love to cut up kielbasa sausage and cook it in the kraut!
I love me some Reubens, but never would’ve thought about making wontons.. I add kraut to mainly sausage and hotdog meals.
In a coleslaw recipe.
Love Frank’s on Polish Sausage
You mentioned the missing rye bread…But how about adding a few rye seeds on the bottom of the wontons just before spooning in the filling? Might be worth a try! I think I’ll try this, when I make them. They sound delicious. Unless you’ve already try this and didn’t like it?
I haven’t!! That’s a great idea!!
What an amazing easy idea! This will come in perfect for summer entertaining or tailgating!
Reuben’s are the best. Awesome idea for any time.
Best Reuben idea EVER!!! These are amazing!
I had to pop over and tell you how much my husband LOVES these… He saw the recipe on a printout and ended up making them for poker night and Ive been fielding calls from everyone wanting the recipe! EVery person who had them LOVED them!
That makes me so happy! Thank you for sharing!!