Description
A delightful twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, these bite-sized Crispy Reuben Balls combine corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, making them perfect for parties or game-day appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped corned beef
- 1 cup sauerkraut
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine chopped corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Form the mixture into small balls.
- Dip each ball in beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs to coat.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the balls until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with additional mustard for dipping.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace corned beef with shredded cabbage or spinach and add more cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg