Description
Reuben balls are a delicious twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, served with a spicy Thousand Island dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup corned beef, chopped
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon relish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form mixture into small balls.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the balls until golden brown on all sides.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, and relish for the dipping sauce.
- Serve Reuben balls hot with the spicy dipping sauce.
Notes
- Adjust spice level of the dipping sauce to taste.
- For a healthier option, bake the Reuben balls instead of frying.
- Ensure sauerkraut is well-drained to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: reuben balls, spicy thousand island dipping sauce, appetizer, corned beef