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Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce

Crispy Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Sauce Delight

Delightful Crispy Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce are the ultimate comfort food infused with classic flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Corned Beef can be replaced with turkey
  • 1 cup Sauerkraut well-drained
  • 1 cup Swiss Cheese or Gruyère/provolone
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs panko recommended
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil for frying
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Pickle Relish
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Parchment paper
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Shallow Bowls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine finely chopped corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, and Dijon mustard. Mix until evenly blended.
  2. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Scoop 1-inch portions and roll into balls. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Coating and Frying
  1. Set up a coating station with shallow bowls of flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
  2. Roll each ball in flour, dip in eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Fry the balls for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, turning occasionally.
  5. Drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Dipping Sauce
  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, hot sauce, and smoked paprika until smooth.
Serving
  1. Arrange the Reuben Balls on a platter and serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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