Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce Recipe
Reuben Balls are a delightful twist on the classic Reuben sandwich. These crispy, bite-sized balls are filled with corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, served with a spicy Thousand Island dipping sauce. Perfect for parties or as a fun appetizer!
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Makes about 24 balls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Reuben Balls:
- 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
For the Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, and Dijon mustard. Mix until well combined. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Form the Balls: Scoop the chilled mixture into 1-inch portions and roll into balls. Place on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate.
- Bread the Balls: Coat each ball in flour, then dip into beaten eggs, and roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Fry the Balls: Heat oil in a skillet or saucepan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the balls in small batches for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Dipping Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, hot sauce, and smoked paprika. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Arrange Reuben Balls on a platter with the dipping sauce. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Reuben Ball with sauce
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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