Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce

• servings: 24 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup chopped corned beef 1 cup drained sauerkraut 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup rye breadcrumbs 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper Vegetable oil for frying or spray for air frying

½ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1 tablespoon sweet relish

¼ teaspoon smoked paprika Pinch of salt

Directions

Combine chopped corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly.

Form the mixture into walnut-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with rye breadcrumbs. Dredge each ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.

Heat oil to 350°F in a skillet or fryer. Fry Reuben balls in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. For air fryer: cook at 400°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway.

id=”instruction-step-5″>5. To make the dipping sauce, mix mayo, ketchup, horseradish, hot sauce, relish, smoked paprika, and salt in a small bowl. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 3 balls
• Calories: 230
• Total Fat: 16g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Sodium: 540mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 10g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Total Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 9g