Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce Recipe
Reuben Balls are a delightful twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, featuring a crispy exterior filled with savory corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut. Pair these flavorful bites with a zesty Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce for a perfect appetizer or party snack.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 balls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Corned Beef Mixture:
- 1 cup finely chopped cooked corned beef
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 3/4 cup sauerkraut, drained and squeezed dry
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Breading:
- 1/2 cup rye breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Corned Beef Filling: Combine corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and cream cheese in a bowl.
- Chill Filling: Refrigerate the mixture for 20–30 minutes to firm it up.
- Shape Balls: Scoop and roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls.
- Prepare Breading: Set up bowls with flour, beaten eggs, rye breadcrumbs, and panko.
- Coat Balls: Roll each ball in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry Balls: Heat oil and fry balls for 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain Balls: Place fried balls on paper towels to drain.
- Make Dipping Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, hot sauce, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Chill Sauce: Refrigerate the sauce until serving.
- Serve: Garnish balls with parsley and serve hot with the dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Reuben Ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Reuben Balls, Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Appetizer, Party Snack
