Description
Crunchy golden fried bites stuffed with corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut—melty, savory, and perfect for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup corned beef (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Swiss cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup sauerkraut (drained well)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup bread crumbs (for coating)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup flour
- Chives (for garnish)
- Oil for frying
- Spicy Thousand Island dipping sauce
Instructions
- Mix corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and cream cheese into a thick, scoopable filling.
- Roll into balls and chill for 10 minutes to firm up.
- Coat each ball in flour, dip in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Fry at 350°F until deep golden and crispy on all sides.
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with chopped chives.
- Whisk together Thousand Island dressing with a bit of hot sauce to make it spicy.
- Serve warm with the dipping sauce.
Notes
- Ensure sauerkraut is well-drained to avoid soggy balls.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the dipping sauce to taste.
- For a healthier option, consider baking instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg