Kraut Balls

Pork sausage, cream cheese, and sauerkraut meatballs coated in buttery cracker crumbs then baked until golden brown. Great as a side dish or as a passed appetizer for parties.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 529 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 pound ground pork sausage
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 (8 ounce) package buttery round crackers, crushed
• 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Brown sausage in a medium skillet over medium high heat, stirring to break apart. Drain, and place in a bowl. Stir in softened cream cheese, drained sauerkraut, and mustard until thoroughly combined. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 3

Place beaten eggs and crushed crackers in separate bowls. Roll sausage mixture into small balls and dip first into egg, then roll in cracker crumbs to coat. Arrange on a sheet pan.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, turning once for even browning. Serve warm.