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Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce

Delicious Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Sauce

Transform your favorite Reuben sandwich into fun Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce, perfect for gatherings!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Reuben Balls
  • 2 cups Finely Chopped Corned Beef Use leftover or deli corned beef.
  • 1 cup Swiss Cheese Can substitute with Gruyère.
  • 1 cup Sauerkraut Well-drained, can substitute with coleslaw mix.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use panko for extra crunch.
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For dredging.
  • Oil For frying Use vegetable oil.
For the Spicy Dipping Sauce
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Relish Can substitute with chopped pickles.
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Deep Fryer or Skillet
  • Cooking Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine finely chopped corned beef, Swiss cheese, well-drained sauerkraut, cream cheese, 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs, and one beaten egg. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Roll the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls and chill in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare three bowls for dredging: flour, beaten egg, and remaining breadcrumbs.
  4. Coat each ball in flour, then egg, and finally the breadcrumbs.
  5. Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet to 350°F and fry the balls in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Transfer fried balls to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  7. Mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, hot sauce, and smoked paprika in a separate bowl for the dipping sauce.
  8. Serve the hot Reuben Balls with the spicy Thousand Island dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure sauerkraut is well-drained to prevent sogginess. You can freeze the uncooked, breaded balls for future use.

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