Description
Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce are the ultimate twist on a classic sandwich, delivering all the savory goodness of a Reuben in a crispy, bite-sized ball. Ideal for parties, game days, or just a fun snack at home, these delicious morsels are filled with corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, then fried to golden perfection. Paired with a zesty dipping sauce that adds a kick of heat, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Easy to make and customizable to suit your taste preferences, this recipe provides the perfect balance of flavors and textures for everyone to enjoy.
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
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped corned beef, drained sauerkraut, shredded Swiss cheese, cream cheese, and Dijon mustard until well mixed. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch balls and refrigerate again.
- Coat each ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and roll in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry balls in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- For the dipping sauce: whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, hot sauce, and smoked paprika.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg