Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce
If you love the bold, savory flavors of a deli-style Reuben sandwich, you’ll be obsessed with these Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce. They’re crispy on the outside, gooey inside, and filled with corned beef, Swiss cheese, and tangy sauerkraut. Perfect for appetizers, party snacks, or game-day food ideas, this easy recipe delivers a quick snack or dinner idea with restaurant-level taste. Serve them hot and dip into a spicy Thousand Island sauce for that extra kick. This is the ultimate comfort food and one of those irresistible appetizer ideas that will disappear fast!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Tray
- Deep fryer or skillet
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped corned beef
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 0.5 cup sauerkraut, drained well
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs (plus extra for coating)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 0.5 cup flour
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 0.5 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 1 tbsp hot sauce or chili paste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, cream cheese, and breadcrumbs. Mix well.
- Roll mixture into bite-sized balls and chill for 30 minutes.
- Set up breading station with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs. Coat each ball accordingly.
- Heat oil to 350°F and fry balls until golden brown, 3–4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Mix Thousand Island dressing with hot sauce or chili paste.
- Serve Reuben Balls hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
Ensure sauerkraut is well-drained. Freeze breaded balls for make-ahead convenience.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 11gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 420mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg
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