Scrumptious Sauerkraut Balls

These sauerkraut balls are made with pork sausage and sauerkraut blended with herb cream cheese, coated in bread crumbs, then deep-fried until crisp.

• Preparation Time: 60 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 376 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Place flour into a shallow bowl. Whisk together egg and milk in another bowl. Place 3/4 cup bread crumbs in a third bowl.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.