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Sauerkraut balls

Recipe Information

Description:
Sauerkraut balls is a delicious German recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 8 hours, 30 minutes of prep time and about 10 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 8 hours, 40 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 45 (3 balls per serving) servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 45 (3 balls per serving)
Preparation Time 8 Hours, 30 Minutes
Cook Time 10 Minutes
Total Time 8 Hours, 40 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Sauerkraut; Sausage
Category Vegetables; Meat
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Appetizer; Side Dish
Cuisine German
Cook Method Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds pork sausage

  • 1 cup chopped onions

  • 4 pounds chopped sauerkraut

  • 1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages neufchatel cheese

  • 3 tablespoons chopped parsley

  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup flour

  • 1 cup skim milk

  • Black pepper to taste

  • 2 1/2 cups flour for coating

  • 2 1/2 cups bread crumbs for coating

  • 4 eggs, beaten with 2 tablespoons of water

  • Peanut oil for frying

Directions

  • Cook the pork sausages and chopped onions in a skillet until cooked through.

  • Stir in the sauerkraut, bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, mustard, garlic powder, salt, flour, milk, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.

  • Refrigerate the mixture overnight, about 8 hours.

  • Roll the mixture into one-inch balls. Coat each ball first with the flour, then the beaten eggs, and finally the bread crumbs.

  • Heat peanut oil in a frying pan and fry the balls for about 3 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 174 cal

  • Total fat: 15g

  • Saturated fat: 6g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 3g

  • Cholesterol: 33mg

  • Sodium: 384mg

  • Potassium: 75mg

  • Carbohydrate: 9g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Protein: 6g