Description
Crispy, tangy sauerkraut balls filled with savory sausage, cheese, and sauerkraut, perfect for a cozy lunch or snack.
Ingredients
1 cup well-drained sauerkraut
1/2 lb ground sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Flour for dredging
2 beaten eggs
Breadcrumbs for coating
Oil for frying
Instructions
1. Rinse and drain sauerkraut, pat dry.
2. Cook sausage in a skillet until browned, add onions, and cook until soft.
3. In a bowl, mix sauerkraut, sausage mixture, cream cheese, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Roll mixture into balls, chill for 30 minutes.
5. Prepare flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs for breading.
6. Dredge each ball in flour, dip in egg, coat with breadcrumbs.
7. Fry at 350°F until golden brown, or bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
8. Serve warm with mustard or your favorite dip.
Notes
Chill balls before breading to help them hold shape.
Air-fry for a lighter version.
Great for lunch, snacks, or as a party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 balls
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: sauerkraut balls, crispy lunch, snack recipe