Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce
Enjoy bold flavors with these crispy Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce. Perfect for parties—try this easy recipe today!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup finely chopped cooked corned beef
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 3/4 cup drained sauerkraut
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 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)
- 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
- In a mixing bowl, combine corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and cream cheese until well mixed.
- Chill the mixture for 20–30 minutes to firm it up.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls.
- Set up three bowls for breading: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with rye and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each ball in flour, dip in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan to 350°F (175°C) and fry balls in batches for 3–4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with the spicy dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Reuben Ball (30g)
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 22mg