Description
These Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce are a delightful twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, transformed into crispy, bite-sized snacks. Each ball is packed with the savory flavors of corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, and creamy Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a crunchy breadcrumb coating. Paired with a zesty dipping sauce, these treats are perfect for parties, game days, or as a fun appetizer for family gatherings. Easy to make and impossible to resist, they promise to be a crowd-pleaser at any event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chopped 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, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, and Dijon mustard until well mixed. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Scoop the mixture into 1-inch portions and roll into balls. Chill on a baking sheet for another 15 minutes.
- Prepare three shallow dishes with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. Coat each ball in flour, dip in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a frying pan or deep fryer. Fry balls in small batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- For the dipping sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, hot sauce, and smoked paprika.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg