Keto Reuben Chaffle: Katz Deli Copycat
Big New York Deli Reuben are Back on the Menu
Do you miss the piled high New York style deli sandwiches since going keto? Well this is the recipe for you!!!
I’ve got a legit Rueben sandwich made with a rye Swiss chaffle recipe. You don’t have to miss out on your deli delights anymore!!
As a young man I chased a girl to New York and spent a lot of time up there. One of my favorite places to visit was Katz deli.
The sliced corn beef piled high on rye bread. As well as the surgeon like knife skills of the cutters behind the counter.
I was torn between the Reuben or the pastrami on rye with tons of spicy mustard. Both sandwiches are iconic and definitely a big part of New York food culture.
I may have lost the girl but that doesn’t mean I have to lose the sandwich too.
The “Chaffle” Craze is Sweeping the Nation!!
I know I’m not the first person to make a chaffle and judging by the craze sweeping the keto community I won’t be the last.
That being said I wanted to put my twist on one of my favorite sandwiches in the land…the New York Style Reuben.
A classic Reuben has sauerkraut, Russian dressing, Swiss cheese and copious amounts of corned beef piled high on rye bread.
If you’re not big on sauerkraut you can substitute coleslaw. That substitute is known as a Rachel, the sister sandwich to the Reuben.
If you don’t have a Waffle Iron here is a cheap mini version that will make 4 chaffles per batch. Dash Mini Waffle Maker
Pastrami vs. Corned Beef
This might seem blasphemous but I substituted pastrami instead of corn beef. I tend to prefer pastrami because of the peppery crust and smokier flavor.
I figured if I was making a ketofied Reuben on a cheese waffle I could take a few liberties.
A Very Reuben Twist on the Chaffle
When it comes to the chaffle I made a few adjustments to make this recipe closer to the classic flavors of an authentic Rueben.
I added caraway seeds to give the chaffle that rye flavor profile. I also substituted Swiss cheese instead of mozzarella or cheddar to add subtle nutty flavor.
Easy Keto Friendly Russian Dressing
I kept the Russian dressing very simple using an avocado oil mayo and AlternaSweets Classic Ketchup.
AlternaSweets Ketchup is by far my favorite because it’s sweetened with stevia and erythritol instead of aspartame or sucralose.
The flavor of the ketchup tastes just like the real thing and is great for adding to lots of other recipes.
They also make a spicy ketchup and sweet & smoky bbq sauce that are both outstanding!!
More Chaffle and Reuben Ideas
I hope you give this recipe a try and be sure to check out my other Pulled Pork Chaffle recipe w/ Ranch Slaw.
If you’ve got leftover ingredients definitely try out my Reuben Egg Roll Bowl as well!!
More Keto Recipes
Rye “Bread” Chaffle Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Swiss Cheese
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tsp Carraway Seed
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/8 tsp Real Salt
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a bowl
- add a 1/4 cup of the mixture to the Hot waffle Iron, Repeat process to make four Chaffles
- Let Chaffles Cool for a minute and they will become crispier
Notes
Nutrition
Russian Dressing
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Mayonaisse
- 2 tbsp Alternasweets Classic Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Dill Relish
- 1 tsp Hot Sauce Optional
Instructions
- Mix ingredients until smooth
Nutrition
Chaffle Reuben
Ingredients
- 2 Rye "Bread"Chaffles
- 2 tbsp Russian Dressing
- 6 oz Corned Beef or Pastrami
- 1 oz Swiss Cheese
- 1/4 cup Sauerkraut
Instructions
- Using Recipes above prepare the Rye "bread" Chaffles and Russian Dressing
- top corned beef or pastrami with saurkraut and swiss. Heet in air fryer or oven at 400 degrees F. for about 5 minutes
- Apply Russian dressing to both chaffles then top with meat, Kraut and swiss. Slice and serve
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Thank you !!
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This looks bomb!! Luv the rye twist for the Chaffle. I so miss Deli sandwiches…
Thank you!
Me too, there’s just something about picking up a big ole sandwich that i cant live without, Love that sandwiches are back on the menu!!!
Awesome! Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for the ketchup link also.
Outstanding, Glad to help. thanks for visiting!!
Looks amazing!
thank you so much!! its one of my favorites!!!
Excellent! I loved the caraway seeds in the Chaffle; they gave it that special touch.
Awesome, yes the caraway give it that authentic rye bread flavor.
Thank you so very much for giving us (Ketonites) diversity in recipes and soooo easy as well You ROCK
Love to hear that!!! I always want to create fun exciting dishes so nobody gets bored
OMG this is the best!!!!
thanks!!! this is one of my favorite recipes, especially when I’m craving a sandwich!!!
I just made my first chaffle EVER, and this was the one I decided to make. Holy moly, was it good!! The Mister loved it too!! Thanks so much for such an easy but delicious recipe for those of us who are new to Keto – can’t wait to check out more of your recipes!! Many thanks!!!
Love to hear this so much!!! thank you for checking out mt page and I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe!!!
You’re a great chef. Thank you for these delicious recipes
THANK YOU!!!! I Truly Appreciate The Support!!!
I made this for lunch and it was FIRE! You’re right, the alterna sweets ketchup is baller. Love all your recipes and whatnot.
Thank you so much, I love a good reuben Sandwich!!
We can’t wait to try this recipe. May I ask what brand of pastrami you used for the sandwich? It looks amazing. Thanks!
I will buy raw pastrami and smoke it sometimes or I use boars head deli pastrami
Do you put the meat and cheese alone in the air fryer or is it on top of the chaffle?
you can do it either way, I like to make the sandwich open faced in the air fryer so the chafe can crisp up
I’m making this today to end my fast. Can’t wait! I haven’t had a Reuben in 3 years. Thanks for posting!
Fantastic!!! keep me posted but I know you will love it!!!
Your recipe deserves all the stars in the sky. Katz deli. ah the memories sublime.
Pastrami on rye piled high, with tons of spicy mustard, Rueben sandwich, loved on black pumperknickle bread (took one for the ride home on train) people would be drooling. Spicy mustard, swiss cheese,Bread Chaffles w/caraway seed?
New to me, but if you’re making, I’m making it. sounds real good. Did’nt know what Keto was, but I’m a convert now thanks to you. In Chicago now, we have excellent deli’s here and still I yearn for Katz. Thanks for sharing your keto recipes. Keep up the great recipes kiddo ! & thanks for all the links, learning something new, never too old for that.