Description
Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce are a delightful twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, transformed into crispy, bite-sized snacks. These savory morsels combine tender corned beef, melty Swiss cheese, and tangy sauerkraut, all wrapped in a crunchy panko coating. Served with a zesty dipping sauce, they are perfect for parties, game days, or cozy nights at home. Quick and easy to prepare, these Reuben Balls are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chopped 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
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, and Dijon mustard. Mix well and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Scoop the mixture into tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Coat each ball in flour, dip in eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat (350°F). Fry balls in batches for about 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.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 Reuben Balls (135g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 75mg