Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce: A Fun Twist
A fun twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, these Reuben Balls are perfect for parties and gatherings. They are paired with a spicy Thousand Island dipping sauce that complements them perfectly!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound corned beef, chopped
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained and squeezed
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the Reuben balls in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Serve hot with spicy Thousand Island dipping sauce.
Notes
- These can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before frying.
- Adjust the spiciness of the dipping sauce according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 balls
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg