Description
Crispy, golden Reuben Balls filled with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and a hint of spice served with a creamy, tangy Thousand Island dipping sauce with a kick!
Ingredients
— Reuben Balls —
1 1/2 cups chopped corned beef
1 cup finely chopped sauerkraut, well-drained
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Oil for frying
— Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce —
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp pickle relish
1 tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, mustard, and pepper until well combined.
2. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray. Chill for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
3. Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
4. Roll each chilled ball in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
5. Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
6. Fry Reuben Balls in batches for 2–3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, hot sauce, and paprika to make the dipping sauce.
8. Serve Reuben Balls warm with spicy Thousand Island sauce on the side.
Notes
For baking instead of frying, brush with oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes until golden.
Use rye breadcrumbs for an extra authentic Reuben flavor.
These make amazing party appetizers or game-day snacks!
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls + 1 tbsp sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: reuben balls, thousand island dip, corned beef appetizers, party snacks