Crispy Reuben Balls
Enjoy these delicious Crispy Reuben Balls as a fun appetizer or snack!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup chopped onion
- 12 ounces cooked and chopped beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 0.667 cup Swiss cheese, chopped or grated
- 14 ounces sauerkraut, drained and squeezed dry
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons grainy mustard
- 8 slices rye bread, toasted and processed into crumbs
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large egg whites
- cup Thousand Island dressing for dipping
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped beef and minced garlic. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes, just until warmed through.
- Add the cream cheese to the skillet and stir until melted and well combined. Remove from heat.
- Mix in the Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, parsley, and grainy mustard until everything is evenly combined.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons of the rye bread crumbs to help bind the mixture together.
- Allow the mixture to cool until it can be easily handled. Once cool, form it into 1 1/2-inch balls and place them on a plate. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Roll each ball in flour to coat, then return them to the refrigerator to chill completely, about 30 minutes more.
- Dip each chilled ball in the egg whites, ensuring they are well coated.
- Roll the balls in the remaining rye bread crumbs until fully covered. Let them sit in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours until firm.
- In a deep skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Fry the balls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Once cooked, drain the Reuben balls on paper towels. Serve warm with Thousand Island dressing for dipping.
Notes
For a twist, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper for some heat. These can be made ahead of time and frozen before frying. Just fry them straight from the freezer, adding a couple of extra minutes to the cooking time.