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Scrumptious Sauerkraut Balls

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"The perfect party finger food. These are the most scrumptious sauerkraut balls you will ever taste!"
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This recipe has been rated 12 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  1 Hr
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 20 Min
Original recipe yield 32 balls

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound pork sausage
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sauerkraut, well drained and finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 6 cups vegetable oil for deep-frying

What to Drink?
Wine Riesling

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large skillet over medium high heat, fry pork sausage and onion until sausage is evenly brown and onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
  2. Crumble sausage mixture into a large bowl and add drained sauerkraut, mustard, garlic salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Combine cream cheese and parsley, and mix into sauerkraut mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  3. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Shape sauerkraut mixture into 3/4 inch balls. Coat balls with flour. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Dip floured balls in egg mixture and then roll in remaining bread crumbs.
  4. Deep fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

FOOTNOTE

  • After breading, the balls can also be quick-frozen on a cookie sheet, and stored in freezer bags. They do not need to thaw before frying.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 9, 2008 by Cory Waite 
After sharing these with several people they all asked for the recipe. I also made the same... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 22, 2008 by kimba231 
The work involved is worth it!I always dbl.the recipe because everyone loves them.I learned... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 12, 2008 by alice_rose 
These can be baked in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes instead of frying. they freeze well. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 10, 2008 by Emily Tisdale 
Hubby and I host 2-3 "Beast Feasts" per year and yesterday I used this one and substituted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 12, 2008 by pammieo 
I use vegetarian sausage when I want these and the meat-eaters still gobble them up! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 26, 2007 by TracyS 
This recipe was awesome!!! My husband and I had sauerkraut balls at a German Restaurant in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 12, 2007 by G Rettig 
This is the exact same recipe the was handed down to me by my Mother in-law, God bless her! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 27, 2008 by story'smom 
pretty good, though i was trying to duplicate barley's balls from columbus ohio and just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 1, 2008 by Kittie24 
Very scrumptious!!!! Hubby is a very picky eater and loved these. I will deffinately make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 4, 2008 by deestl71 
Made these for the superbowl party, and they were "scrumptious". Alot of prep work but worth... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Scrumptious Sauerkraut Balls

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 285

  • Total Fat: 23.3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg
  • Sodium: 866mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.4g
  • Protein: 8.5g

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