Description
Delicious Reuben Balls are a bite-sized twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, featuring a flavorful blend of ground beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and breadcrumbs baked to golden perfection. Served with a zesty and spicy Thousand Island dipping sauce made from mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, and chopped pickles, these appetizer-worthy balls are perfect for parties or a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Reuben Balls
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup drained sauerkraut
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 2 large eggs
Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup finely chopped pickles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the Reuben Balls.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, shredded Swiss cheese, drained sauerkraut, breadcrumbs, and eggs. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form balls: Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized portions and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the Reuben Balls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare dipping sauce: While the balls are baking, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, and finely chopped pickles in a bowl until well blended to create the spicy Thousand Island dipping sauce.
- Serve: Once baked, serve the Reuben Balls warm with the spicy Thousand Island dipping sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of hot sauce in the dipping sauce to make it more or less spicy according to your preference.
- For easier handling, chill the meat mixture briefly before shaping into balls.
- Ensure the sauerkraut is well-drained to avoid excess moisture making the mixture too wet.
- These Reuben Balls can be made ahead and reheated in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy party snacking.
