Crispy Reuben Balls are a delicious and savory snack made from a mixture of corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, rolled into balls and fried until golden brown.
Author:Alex Lee
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:24 balls 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Frying
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups cooked corned beef, shredded
1 cup sauerkraut, drained and chopped
1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
Oil for frying
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the shredded corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until thoroughly blended.
Shape the mixture into balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter, using your hands. Arrange the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Prepare a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, another with the beaten eggs, and the third with breadcrumbs.
Roll each ball in the flour, dip it into the beaten eggs, and coat it with breadcrumbs. Return the coated balls to the baking sheet.
Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the Reuben balls in batches and fry them until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Transfer the fried balls to paper towels to drain the excess oil. Serve warm with extra Dijon mustard or your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
Make sure to drain the sauerkraut well to avoid excess moisture in the mixture.
You can adjust the spices according to your taste preferences.
These balls can be made ahead of time and frozen before frying.