Description
Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce are a delightful fusion of crispy and creamy textures. Each bite offers a savory explosion of corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, and melted cheese, perfectly complemented by the zesty kick of the dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Reuben Balls:
- 1 cup corned beef, finely chopped
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained and chopped
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the Reuben balls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- While the balls are baking, prepare the Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce by mixing all the sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
- Once the Reuben balls are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with the Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce on the side.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the Reuben balls a day in advance and refrigerate them before baking.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: For a vegetarian option, replace corned beef with tempeh or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 Reuben balls with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
Keywords: Reuben Balls, Spicy Thousand Island, Appetizers, Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, Dipping Sauce, Party Food, Finger Food, Baked Snacks, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes, American Cuisine