Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce
Crispy fried bites filled with corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, served with a creamy spicy Thousand Island dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cups finely chopped corned beef
1 cup sauerkraut, well-drained
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for frying
For the Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
Hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- Mix corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, and Dijon mustard.
- Chill mixture 30 minutes.
- Roll into small balls.
- Coat in flour, dip in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil to 350°F.
- Fry balls 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Mix dipping sauce ingredients.
- Serve warm with sauce.
Notes
Drain sauerkraut thoroughly. Chill mixture before shaping. Bake or air fry for a lighter option.