Description
Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce are a delightful twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, transforming its iconic flavors into a fun, bite-sized snack. These golden-fried treats feature a savory filling made of corned beef, Swiss cheese, and tangy sauerkraut, perfectly complemented by a creamy and spicy dipping sauce. Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering or enjoying a casual get-together, these crispy delights are sure to impress your guests and keep everyone coming back for more.
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 (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped corned beef, drained sauerkraut, shredded Swiss cheese, softened cream cheese, and Dijon mustard. Mix well and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- After chilling, scoop mixture into 1-inch portions and roll into balls. Place on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate again.
- For coating: Roll each ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry the balls in small batches for 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 until smooth.
- Serve warm with the spicy dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg