Description
Enjoy crispy and flavorful Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce—perfect for parties! Try this easy recipe today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 beaten eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
- 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 large bowl, mix corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and cream cheese until well combined.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 20–30 minutes to firm it up.
- Shape tablespoon-sized portions into balls.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and a mix of rye and panko breadcrumbs.
- Roll each ball in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the balls in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with the spicy dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Reuben Balls (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with different cheeses or spices. To make these gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.