reuben balls

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Recipe by
Robin Lieneke
Chamois, MO

Oh my goodness! These are so delicious!. One of the best recipes I've ever created. I took a twist on an old appetizer recipe and had a good ole' inspiration. My husband says, "Reuben Balls Rock."

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(4)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 3 Hr
cook time 10 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For reuben balls

  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1/2 c
    chopped onion
  • 12 oz
    corned beef, cooked, trimmed, and chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 4 oz
    cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2/3 c
    Swiss cheese, chopped or grated
  • 1 can
    sauerkraut, drained and squeezed dry (14 oz)
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped parsley
  • 2 tsp
    grainy mustard
  • 8 slice
    rye bread, toasted and processed into crumbs (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 lg
    egg whites (1/4 cup)
  • Thousand Island dressing, for dipping

How To Make reuben balls

  • 1
    Sauté onions in oil until softened.
  • 2
    Add corned beef and garlic. Sauté on medium low heat about 2 minutes, just until warmed.
  • 3
    Add cream cheese and stir in until melted. Remove from heat.
  • 4
    Add Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, parsley and mustard. Stir until combined.
  • 5
    Stir in 3 Tbsp of rye bread crumbs and combine.
  • 6
    Cool until easily handled. Form into 1 1/2 inch balls.
  • 7
    Roll in flour. Refrigerate until completely cool.
  • 8
    Dip in egg whites.
  • 9
    Then roll in remaining bread crumbs. Let sit at least 1-2 hours in refrigerator until firm.
  • 10
    Fry in canola oil until golden brown.
  • 11
    Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with Thousand Island dressing for dipping.
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