Description

Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce are a crispy, cheesy, and savory twist on the classic deli sandwich. Filled with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and cream cheese, then fried to golden perfection, these bite-sized appetizers are served with a tangy, spicy dipping sauce that makes them irresistible.

Ingredients

1 cup chopped corned beef

1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

½ cup sauerkraut, drained and chopped

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup breadcrumbs

2 large eggs, beaten

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ cup Thousand Island dressing

2 tablespoons hot sauce

½ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Oil for frying

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and cream cheese until blended.
Roll mixture into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
Dredge each ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
Chill breaded balls for 20 minutes to firm.
Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F. Fry balls in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels.
In a bowl, whisk together Thousand Island dressing, hot sauce, and garlic powder for dipping sauce.
Serve Reuben Balls hot with spicy Thousand Island on the side.

Notes

Chill the balls before frying to help them hold shape.
Drain sauerkraut well to prevent sogginess.
For a lighter option, bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes or air-fry at 375°F for 10 minutes.
Pastrami, Gruyère, or mozzarella can be used as variations.
Leftovers reheat best in an oven or air fryer, not the microwave.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American