Description
These Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce are the ultimate appetizer. Crispy on the outside, cheesy and savory inside, this party favorite blends corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut with a creamy, spicy dip. Perfect for game day or any gathering, it’s a twist on the classic Reuben sandwich.
Ingredients
1 cup finely chopped corned beef
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup drained sauerkraut
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup breadcrumbs, divided
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
Oil for frying
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon relish
1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
1. Combine chopped corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, cream cheese, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, and 1 beaten egg in a bowl. Mix until evenly blended.
2. Roll the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls. Chill on a tray in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm.
3. Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with a beaten egg, and one with the remaining breadcrumbs. Coat each ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet to 350°F. Fry the balls in batches for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
5. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, hot sauce, and smoked paprika for the dipping sauce. Adjust spice to preference.
6. Serve the Reuben Balls hot with the spicy Thousand Island sauce on the side.
Notes
Use well-drained sauerkraut to avoid soggy balls.
Freeze uncooked balls to make ahead and fry from frozen.
The sauce can be made a day in advance and chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 balls with sauce
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg