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Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce

17 Irresistible Reuben Balls with Spicy Dipping Sauce

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Reuben Balls are a delicious twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, transformed into bite-sized appetizers. Served with a spicy Thousand Island dipping sauce, they’re perfect for parties or game day snacks.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 balls 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked corned beef, finely chopped
  • 1 cup sauerkraut, drained and squeezed dry
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup rye bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp prepared horseradish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, rye bread crumbs, eggs, caraway seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  3. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  5. While baking, prepare the dipping sauce by mixing Thousand Island dressing, hot sauce, and horseradish.
  6. Serve warm Reuben Balls with the spicy Thousand Island dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For crispier balls, lightly spray with cooking oil before baking.
  • Can be made ahead and reheated in oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes.
  • Adjust hot sauce amount to control spiciness.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 balls
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg