Description
Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce are a must-try for anyone who loves the classic Reuben sandwich! These delightful bite-sized snacks combine tender corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, and gooey Swiss cheese, all wrapped in a crispy golden layer. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual get-togethers, they come with a zesty dipping sauce that enhances each savory bite. Easy to prepare, customizable to your taste, and guaranteed to impress your guests, these Reuben Balls are sure to become your new favorite appetizer!
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 (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, and Dijon mustard. Mix well and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Scoop mixture into 1-inch portions and roll into balls. Place on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate again.
- Coat each ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the balls in small 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: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg