The Most Delicious Sauerkraut Balls Recipe

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat over medium-high heat. Cook sausage and onion until sausage is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease and let cool.
2. Transfer sausage mixture to a large bowl. Mix in sauerkraut, 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, mustard, garlic salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese and parsley; add to the sauerkraut mixture. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
3. Put flour in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, whisk egg and milk together. Place 3/4 cup bread crumbs in a third bowl.
4. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5. Form sauerkraut mixture into 3/4-inch balls. Coat each ball in flour, dip in the egg mixture, and then roll in bread crumbs to ensure they are fully covered.
6. Fry the sauerkraut balls in batches in hot oil until golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 376 kcal
• Fat Content: 29 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 1054 mg
• Protein Content: 12 g
• Cholesterol Content: 78 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 16 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g