Description
Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce are a delicious appetizer featuring a blend of corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, served with a zesty dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 cup corned beef, finely chopped
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained and chopped
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Oil for frying
- For the Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon relish
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, breadcrumbs, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Dip each ball into the beaten egg, then roll in additional breadcrumbs if desired for extra crunch.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the Reuben balls in batches, frying until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- For the dipping sauce, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Serve the Reuben balls warm with the spicy Thousand Island dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- For a healthier option, bake the Reuben balls at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Add chopped green onions or fresh herbs to the mixture for added flavor and freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg