Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce
Enjoy crispy Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce as your next party appetizer! Try this easy recipe today!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Deli-inspired
Ingredients
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- 1 cup finely chopped cooked corned beef
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 3/4 cup sauerkraut, drained and squeezed dry
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 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 large bowl, mix together corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and cream cheese until well combined.
- Chill the mixture for 20–30 minutes to firm it up.
- Form tablespoon-sized balls from the chilled mixture.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and a mix of rye breadcrumbs and panko.
- Roll each ball in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a heavy frying pan; fry balls in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot alongside spicy Thousand Island dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 108
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg