Reuben Nachos

5 from 2 votes

These Reuben nachos combine the flavors of a classic sandwich with a game-day snack. With potato chips as the base and an abundance of salty, savory, and cheesy toppings, these nachos are a must-make recipe.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 745kcal

Author: Abbey McDermott

Ingredients

7.5 ounces kettle cooked potato chips
¼ pound deli corned beef sliced and chopped or 1 cup leftover corned beef
½ cup sauerkraut drained
6 tablespoons milk divided plus more as needed
4 ounces cream cheese whipped or block
1½ cups shredded Gruyere cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons Thousand Island dressing + extra for serving
2 scallions chopped

Instructions

Arrange the potato chips on a parchment-lined sheet pan or serving platter. Set aside.
7.5 ounces kettle cooked potato chips
Add the corned beef and sauerkraut to a skillet and heat on low until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
¼ pound deli corned beef, ½ cup sauerkraut
Add four tablespoons of milk and cream cheese to a non-stick saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth. Add the shredded cheese in batches, whisking constantly until the cheese is melted. Add the extra milk plus more as needed to achieve a drizzling consistency. Season with black pepper.
6 tablespoons milk, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1½ cups shredded Gruyere cheese, ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Arrange the corned beef and sauerkraut over the chips. Drizzle half of the cheese sauce over the top. Top with the Thousand Island dressing and scallions. Serve immediately.
2 tablespoons Thousand Island dressing, 2 scallions

Notes

Potato chips: Use a thick-cut, sturdy potato chip that can stand up to the toppings.

Milk: Whole, 2%, 1%, or non-fat can be used. Heavy cream or half-and-half can be used in a pinch, but they create a thicker sauce, and extra will be needed to achieve a drizzling consistency.

Cream cheese: Both block and whipped cream cheese can be used. If using block cream cheese, the cheese sauce will be thicker and require extra milk to achieve a drizzling consistency.

Make ahead: The cheese sauce can be made in advance. To reheat, microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until warm and smooth.

Serving: For best results, assemble the nachos right before serving.

Reheating: Place the Reuben nachos on a sheet pan and bake them in a 400°F oven for 5-10 minutes until warm.

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