Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of crispy, cheesy goodness with these Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce. These delightful bites offer a modern twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, featuring a savory filling of corned beef, Swiss cheese, and tangy sauerkraut. Perfect for game day or any gathering, they are sure to impress your guests. The added kick from the zesty dipping sauce elevates these snacks to another level of deliciousness. Whether served at parties or enjoyed as a cozy snack, these Reuben Balls are guaranteed to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely chopped corned beef
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup drained sauerkraut
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup breadcrumbs, divided
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon relish
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, cream cheese, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, and 1 beaten egg. Mix well.
- Roll mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls and chill in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten egg, and remaining breadcrumbs.
- Coat each ball in flour, dip in egg, and roll in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil to 350°F and fry balls in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- For the dipping sauce, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, hot sauce, and smoked paprika.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg