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Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand

Crispy Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Magic

Enjoy these Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island sauce—delicious appetizers that bring classic flavors in a fun, crispy bite!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 20 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Reuben Balls
  • 2 cups chopped cooked corned beef homemade or from the deli
  • 1 cup drained and chopped sauerkraut
  • 1 cup diced Swiss cheese or Provolone or Gruyère
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup rye breadcrumbs or ground toasted rye bread
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup flour for dredging
  • Oil for frying vegetable or canola oil for frying the balls
For the Spicy Thousand Island Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • to taste hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Parchment-lined baking tray
  • Deep pan
  • slotted spoon
  • Small mixing bowl

Method
 

Prep Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped corned beef, drained and chopped sauerkraut, diced Swiss cheese, and softened cream cheese. Mix until well blended and sticky, then cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Remove the mixture from the fridge, scoop about a tablespoon into your hands, and roll into small balls. Aim for 18 to 22 uniform balls.
  3. Transfer the rolled balls to the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
  4. Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and rye breadcrumbs. Roll each cold ball in flour, coat in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
  5. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pan and fry the balls in small batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients, adjusting hot sauce to taste. Chill until ready to serve.
  7. Serve the warm Reuben Balls with the Spicy Thousand Island sauce for dipping, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the mixture before rolling, and consider double-dipping each ball for extra crispiness. Baked option available at 400°F for 15-18 minutes.

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