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.
Instructions
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1
{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Place flour into a shallow bowl. Whisk together egg and milk in another bowl. Place 3/4 cup bread crumbs in a third bowl.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': '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.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (8 servings total)