Easiest Way to Prepare Appetizing Sauerkraut Balls (makes about 30 balls)

Easiest Way to Prepare Appetizing Sauerkraut Balls (makes about 30 balls) Delicious, fresh and tasty.

Sauerkraut Balls (makes about 30 balls). I ate sauerkraut balls like crazy growing up in Ohio and LOVED them. Never even thought to make them before until a recent ball-themed snack party. I tried variations of this recipe and determined that you can substitute about a clove or so of garlic for the garlic salt (this dish doesn't need any extra salt).

We make them at Christmas and eat them through the New Year.

Add in cream cheese mixture and stir to combine, Place in the fridge to chill for an hour or two.

Using a cookie scoop, form balls of mixture.

You can cook Sauerkraut Balls (makes about 30 balls) using 14 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Sauerkraut Balls (makes about 30 balls)

1. You need 1 lb of pork sausage.

2. You need 1/4 cup of finely chopped onion.

3. Prepare 1 can (14 Ounce) of well drained and finely chopped sauerkraut.

4. It’s 1/2 tsp of prepared yellow mustard.

5. You need 1/4 tsp of garlic salt.

6. You need dash of black pepper.

7. You need 2 tbsp of Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs.

8. You need 4 oz of softened cream cheese.

9. Prepare 2 tbsp of dried parsley flakes.

10. You need 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour.

11. You need 1 of beaten egg.

12. Prepare 1/4 cup of milk.

13. You need 3/4 cup of Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs.

14. It’s 6 cup of vegetable oil for frying.

Roll in flour, then coat in egg mixture then roll in breadcrumbs.

Heat oil in a skillet, brown the balls on.

These low carb and Keto sauerkraut and sausage balls make the perfect appetizer or snack.

If you want to make a large batch of these sauerkraut balls, just put them in a warm oven as you work on additional batches.

Sauerkraut Balls (makes about 30 balls) step by step

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, mix into sauerkraut mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour..

3. Heat oil in fryer to 375°F Fahrenheit. 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 3/4 cup bread crumbs..

4. Fry in batches for 2 - 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot..

No special equipment is needed, as you can deep fry in a heavy bottomed skillet on the stove.

However, I do highly recommend you purchase a good thermometer to keep track of the oil..

These easy Baked Sauerkraut Balls are a paleo, gluten-free, and healthier version of a classic appetizer.

Baked instead of fried and full of meat and tangy sauerkraut-no bread crumbs needed.

Remove from fat with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.