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Reuben Balls

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Imagine all the mouthwatering flavors of a traditional Reuben sandwich packed into a bite-sized treat. These Reuben Balls are a delightful and savory appetizer perfect for any occasion. Here's how you can recreate this crunchy and gooey delight.

Tips for Success:
  • Chop the Ingredients: Roughly chop the sauerkraut and cheese for even flavor distribution.
  • Stale Bread: Use stale rye bread for the breadcrumbs to enhance the Reuben flavor.
  • Double Coating: Double coat each ball for extra crunchiness.
  • Chilling Time: Make sure to chill or freeze the balls before frying to help them hold their shape.

kitchen Ingredients

Equal Parts of:
  • Corned Beef: Sliced corned beef is ideal, but ham or even canned meat can be used.
  • Sauerkraut: Give it a rough chop to distribute the flavor evenly.
  • Swiss Cheese: Roughly chop to mix well with other ingredients.
  • Cream Cheese: Adds creaminess and helps bind the mixture together.


Dressing:

Coating:
  • Flour
  • Egg Wash
  • Breadcrumbs: Made from rye bread for the best flavor. Leave the bread out to get stale or toast it if needed.

menu_book Directions

Prep the Ingredients:
  • Mix together the corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and cream cheese.
  • Add a hint of Thousand Island or Russian dressing for the classic Reuben flavor.

Form the Balls:
  • Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls.

Coat the Balls:
  • First Coating: Roll each ball in flour, dip in egg wash, and then roll in breadcrumbs.
  • Repeat: For an extra crispy texture, repeat the coating process one more time.

Chill the Balls:
  • Refrigerate the coated balls for at least 5 hours or freeze for 2 hours to firm them up.

Fry to Perfection:
  • Fry the balls until golden and crispy.
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