Description
Hey there, fellow food lovers! If you’re anything like me, you know that life can get pretty hectic. Between juggling work, family, and everything in between, finding time to whip up something delicious can feel like a challenge. That’s where these delightful Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce come in!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chopped or shredded 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 (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, and Dijon mustard. Mix until well combined. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Form the Balls: Scoop the chilled mixture into 1-inch portions and roll into balls. Place on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate.
- Bread the Balls: Coat each ball in flour, then dip into beaten eggs, and roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Fry the Balls: Heat oil in a skillet or saucepan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the balls in small batches for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Dipping Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, hot sauce, and smoked paprika. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Arrange Reuben Balls on a platter with the dipping sauce. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the hot sauce in the dipping sauce to your preferred spice level.
- For a healthier option, consider baking the Reuben Balls instead of frying.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before frying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 balls
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg