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Reuben Balls

Crispy Reuben Balls That Will Wow Your Guests

These Reuben Balls combine savory corned beef and Swiss cheese in a crispy coating, delivering a delicious twist on the classic sandwich.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Corned Beef finely chopped
  • 1 cup Sauerkraut well-drained
  • 1 cup Swiss Cheese shredded
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
For Frying
For the Spicy Thousand Island Dip
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Ketchup adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp Sweet Pickle Relish
  • 1 tbsp Hot Sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Minced Onion

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Shallow Bowls
  • Heavy-bottomed pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Thermometer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes.
  3. Form the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Set up a dredging station with shallow bowls of flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Coat each ball in flour, dip in egg, then roll in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently.
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Fry the Reuben Balls in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Whisk together all dip ingredients until smooth and adjust seasoning as desired.
  9. Serve warm with the Spicy Thousand Island dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to drain the sauerkraut well and maintain oil temperature for optimal frying results.

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