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🧀 Crispy Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dip
Ingredients:
For the Reuben Balls:
1 cup chopped cooked chicken ham
1/2 cup chopped turkey bacon, cooked until crispy
1 cup sauerkraut, well-drained
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Oil, for frying
For the Spicy Thousand Island Dip:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp finely chopped pickles or relish
1 tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
1️⃣ In a large bowl, mix together chicken ham, turkey bacon, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined. 🥣
2️⃣ Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. ❄️
3️⃣ Freeze the balls for about 30 minutes to firm them up. ⏱️
4️⃣ Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko breadcrumbs in a third. 🥚
5️⃣ Dip each chilled ball into flour, then egg, then coat in panko breadcrumbs. Repeat with all balls. 🔁
6️⃣ Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Carefully fry the balls in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels. 🍳
7️⃣ For the dip, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles, hot sauce, onion powder, and season with salt & pepper. Adjust heat to your taste. 🌶️
8️⃣ Serve the crispy Reuben balls hot with the spicy Thousand Island dip on the side. Perfect for parties or game day! 🏈
Prep Time: 20 min | Chill Time: 30 min | Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 1 hour
Calories: ~310 kcal per serving | Servings: 6