Description
Craving the flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich in a crispy, cheesy, snackable form? These Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce are your new go-to. Packed with savory corned beef, melty Swiss cheese, and tangy sauerkraut, then fried to golden perfection, they deliver comforting flavors in each bite. Perfect for quick appetizers, game night snacks, or fun dinner ideas. With bold, creamy dipping sauce on the side, this easy recipe fits right into your favorite food ideas collection, whether you’re looking for easy dinners or crave-worthy party snacks.
Ingredients
170 g corned beef, finely chopped
150 g Swiss cheese, shredded
120 g sauerkraut, drained and chopped
85 g cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
100 g rye breadcrumbs or crushed rye crackers
2 large eggs
60 g all-purpose flour
100 g regular breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for frying
For the sauce:
120 g mayonnaise
60 g ketchup
1 tablespoon sweet relish
1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
2. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to firm up.
3. Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking tray.
4. Prepare three bowls for dredging: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with regular breadcrumbs.
5. Coat each ball in flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumbs.
6. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the balls in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
7. For the sauce, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, hot sauce, and smoked paprika until smooth.
8. Serve the hot Reuben Balls with the spicy Thousand Island dipping sauce.
Notes
Make sure to fully drain and chop the sauerkraut to prevent soggy filling.
These freeze well! Shape and freeze the balls, then fry directly from frozen (adding 1–2 minutes to fry time).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: reuben balls, fried appetizers, snack bites, corned beef, thousand island sauce