Reuben Balls with Spicy Thousand Island Dipping Sauce: A Juicy Twist
Enjoy a delicious twist on a classic dish with these Reuben Balls served with a spicy Thousand Island dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, breadcrumbs, green onions, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Mix until well combined and form into balls.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with Thousand Island dressing for dipping.
Notes
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- For extra spice, add some hot sauce to the meat mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Reuben Balls, Spicy Thousand Island Sauce, appetizer, meatballs