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Reuben Balls

Crispy Reuben Balls with Zesty Dip for Game Day Fun

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These Reuben Balls combine corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese into crispy bites, perfect for game day snacks.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Corned Beef Chopped
  • 1 cup Sauerkraut Well-drained
  • 1 cup Swiss Cheese Shredded
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper To taste
For Dredging and Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Or gluten-free
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil For frying
For the Zesty Dip
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Sweet Pickle Relish
  • 1 tsp Hot Sauce To taste
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Minced Onion

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • parchment-lined baking sheet
  • Heavy-bottomed pot
  • whisk
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped corned beef, well-drained sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
  2. Transfer the mixture to the refrigerator and allow it to chill for 30-45 minutes.
  3. Use a cookie scoop or your hands to portion out the mixture and roll it into 1 to 1.5-inch balls, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Prepare your dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Roll each ball in the flour, dip into the eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  6. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the balls in small batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  8. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, hot sauce, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and minced onion.
  9. Serve the hot, crispy Reuben Balls alongside the zesty Thousand Island dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill filling for easier handling and avoid excess moisture with well-drained sauerkraut.

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