Description
Crispy, golden-brown balls filled with tender corned beef, zesty sauerkraut, and creamy Swiss cheese, served with a spicy Thousand Island dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked corned beef, chopped
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained and chopped
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the chopped corned beef, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, shredded Swiss cheese, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized balls, ensuring they are compact for frying.
- Dip each ball in the beaten eggs, coating fully, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the balls in batches for about 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown.
- Drain the fried balls on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish sauce, and hot sauce in a bowl to make the dipping sauce.
- Serve hot with the spicy Thousand Island dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
You can prepare the mixture a day in advance and chill it until ready to fry. Alternatives include baking or air frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg