Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce, a creative twist on the classic Reuben sandwich. These crispy, cheesy bites are filled with tender corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, and rich Swiss cheese, offering a burst of savory goodness in every mouthful. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual gatherings, they pair beautifully with a zesty dipping sauce that adds just the right amount of kick. Impress your guests with minimal effort while satisfying their taste buds with these irresistible snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chopped or shredded corned beef
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained and squeezed dry
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs (panko recommended)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped corned beef, drained sauerkraut, shredded Swiss cheese, softened cream cheese, and Dijon mustard. Mix well and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Form the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Coat each ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry the balls for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- For the dipping sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, hot sauce, and smoked paprika until smooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Reuben ball (40g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg