Description
Savory Reuben Balls, combining corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, all fried to golden perfection, served with a zesty Thousand Island dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped corned beef
- 1 cup drained sauerkraut
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup rye breadcrumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying or spray for air frying
- For the Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce:
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon sweet relish
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped corned beef, drained sauerkraut, shredded Swiss cheese, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Form the mixture into walnut-sized balls and arrange them on a baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, another with beaten eggs, and the last with rye breadcrumbs. Optionally season the breadcrumbs with garlic or onion powder.
- Dredge each chilled ball in flour, dip it in beaten eggs, then roll in the rye breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the balls in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then drain on paper towels. Alternatively, air fry at 400°F (200°C) for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- For the dipping sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, hot sauce, sweet relish, smoked paprika, and salt in a small bowl and chill until ready to serve.
Notes
These snacks are perfect for gatherings, game days, or cozy dinners. Great make-ahead option: prepare the filling and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg