Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort snack with Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce. These bite-sized delights encapsulate all the classic flavors of a Reuben sandwich—succulent corned beef, melty Swiss cheese, and tangy sauerkraut—encased in a crispy coating that’s fried to perfection. Paired with a zesty, spicy dipping sauce that adds an exciting kick, these snacks are perfect for any gathering—from casual get-togethers to game day parties. Easy to prepare, they promise to be a crowd-pleaser, leaving everyone reaching for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chopped corned beef
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs
- 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 corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, and Dijon mustard. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Chill until firm.
- Coat each ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry the balls in batches for about 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- For the dipping sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, hot sauce, and smoked paprika in a bowl.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 275mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg