Crispy Reuben Balls 🧀🥩✨

All the bold flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich, packed into golden, crunchy bites! Warm, savory, and crackling with flavor — every bite is a nostalgic deli dream.

Ingredients 🛒

Filling

• 1½ cups cooked corned beef, finely chopped
• 1 cup sauerkraut, well-drained and chopped
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 2 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Coating

• 2 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• Oil for frying

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Mix filling: In a bowl, combine corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, and pepper.
2. Shape: Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a lined tray. Chill for 30 minutes to firm up.
3. Coat: In a second bowl, mix thawed hash browns with panko. Dip each ball into beaten egg, then roll in the hash brown coating.
4. Fry: Heat oil in a skillet or deep fryer to 175°C (350°F). Fry balls in small batches for 3–4 minutes until deep golden brown.
5. Drain: Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with chives if desired.
6. Serve: Enjoy hot with Russian or Thousand Island dressing for dipping.

Tips

• Extra indulgence: Add a pinch of caraway seeds for that classic rye bread flavor.
• Variation: Swap corned beef for pastrami for a smoky twist.
• Serving idea: Perfect for game day, parties, or as a fun appetizer platter.

Details

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Servings: 15–18 balls
• Difficulty: Moderate

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Crispy Reuben Balls—gooey, meaty, and crunchy bites of deli heaven 🧀🥩✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you dip them in Russian or Thousand Island dressing?”
• Rotating closers: “Save for your next party snack.” • “Tag a friend who loves Reubens.” • “Golden outside, gooey inside—pure deli joy.”