Description
These Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce offer a delectable twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, transforming its iconic flavors into crispy, bite-sized snacks. Perfect for game days, parties, or casual gatherings, each ball is filled with a savory mixture of corned beef, Swiss cheese, and creamy goodness. Paired with a zesty dipping sauce, these irresistible bites are sure to be a hit among your guests. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, they make for a fantastic addition to any appetizer spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chopped or shredded corned beef
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- For dipping sauce: ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, and Dijon mustard until well-mixed. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and chill again on a lined baking sheet.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Coat each ball in flour, dip in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the balls in batches for about 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.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls (135g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg