How to Make Scrumptious Sauerkraut Balls - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of sauerkraut, you're going to love this recipe for scrumptious sauerkraut balls. These delicious little morsels are the perfect combination of tangy sauerkraut, savory meat, and crispy breadcrumbs. They make an excellent appetizer for any gathering, and they're also great for snacking on during game nights or movie marathons. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out in the kitchen, you'll find these sauerkraut balls easy to make and utterly irresistible.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork sausage
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sauerkraut, well drained and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¾ cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 32 balls

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage and onion in the hot skillet until sausage is crumbly and browned, about 10 minutes. Drain grease and allow to cool slightly.
  • Transfer sausage mixture into a large bowl. Stir in drained sauerkraut, 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, mustard, garlic salt, and pepper. Combine cream cheese and parsley in a small bowl; mix into sauerkraut mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Place flour into a shallow bowl. Whisk together egg and milk in another bowl. Place 3/4 cup bread crumbs in a third bowl.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Shape sauerkraut mixture into 3/4-inch balls. Coat balls in flour, then dip in egg mixture and roll in bread crumbs to thoroughly coat.
  • Working in batches, fry balls in hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    376 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 1054mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 293mg