Description
Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce are a delightful twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, offering all the savory flavors in a crispy, bite-sized form. These tasty snacks combine tender corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, and rich Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a golden panko coating. Paired with a zesty dipping sauce, they are perfect for parties, game days, or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, these Reuben Balls are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
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, blend corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, and Dijon mustard. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Shape mixture into 1-inch balls and refrigerate again.
- Coat each ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then roll in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry balls until golden brown (2-3 minutes). 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: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg