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Reuben Balls

Crispy Reuben Balls for Heavenly Party Appetizers

These Crispy Reuben Balls packed with corned beef and Swiss cheese are the ultimate party appetizers that will delight any crowd!
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Corned Beef finely chopped
  • 1 cup Sauerkraut drained and squeezed dry
  • 1 cup Swiss Cheese diced
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper to taste
For Coating and Frying
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil for frying
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Sweet Pickle Relish
  • 1 tsp Hot Sauce adjust for preference
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Minced Onion or onion powder

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Shallow Bowls
  • Deep pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine finely chopped corned beef, drained and squeezed sauerkraut, diced Swiss cheese, softened cream cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until creamy.
  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for 30-45 minutes.
  3. Shape small portions of the chilled mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
  4. Set up dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls.
  5. Roll each ball in flour then coat with beaten eggs and finally roll in panko breadcrumbs.
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  7. Fry the coated Reuben Balls in small batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  8. In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, hot sauce, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and onion powder for the dipping sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  9. Serve the hot Reuben Balls with the spicy dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the mixture for at least 30 minutes before shaping. For extra crunch, consider double-coating your Reuben Balls before frying.

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