Description
Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce offer a deliciously crispy twist on the classic Reuben sandwich. These bite-sized snacks are perfect for parties, game days, or cozy nights at home. Each golden ball is filled with a savory mixture of corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut, then fried to perfection. Paired with a zesty dipping sauce, they are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Once you make these flavorful treats, they will become your go-to appetizer for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chopped corned beef
- 1 cup drained sauerkraut
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 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.
- Roll the chilled mixture into one-inch balls and place them on a lined baking sheet to chill again.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, another with beaten eggs, and a third with breadcrumbs.
- Coat each ball in flour, dip in egg, and roll in breadcrumbs until fully covered.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the balls in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, hot sauce, and smoked paprika for the dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls (135g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg