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Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce

Crispy Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dip Delight

These Crispy Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce are bite-sized delights that capture the classic flavors of a Reuben sandwich.
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 6 balls
Course: Other
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 cup Corned Beef Diced
  • 1 cup Sauerkraut Drained
  • 1 cup Shredded Swiss Cheese
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
Coating
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Panko recommended
Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil For frying
Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Pickle Relish
  • 1 tbsp Hot Sauce Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Skillet or deep fryer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine diced corned beef, drained sauerkraut, shredded Swiss cheese, cream cheese, and Dijon mustard. Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce
  2. Scoop a tablespoon of the filling and roll into a 1-inch ball. Place on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for an additional 15 minutes.
    Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce
  3. Set up a breading station with shallow bowls of flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
    Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce
  4. Roll each ball in flour, dip in eggs, and coat in breadcrumbs.
    Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or deep fryer to 350°F. Fry the balls in small batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
    Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, hot sauce, and smoked paprika until smooth to make the dipping sauce.
    Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce
  7. Serve the crispy Reuben Balls hot with the dipping sauce.
    Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce

Notes

For best results, chill the filling and avoid overcrowding while frying.