Sauerkraut Balls
A tangy, tart, savory, bite-sized appetizer.
Servings: 60 balls
Calories: 33kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb Corned Beef shredded
- 16 oz Sauerkraut drained and chopped
- ¼ cup Sweet Onions finely chopped
- ¾ cup Bread Crumbs
- 3 oz Cream Cheese softened
- 2 tbsp Parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp Prepared Yellow Mustard
- ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
- ⅛ tsp Black Pepper
- ½ cup Flour
- 2 Egg
- ¼ cup Milk
- Peanut Oil
Instructions
Making the Mixture
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded corned beef, drained and chopped sauerkraut, finely chopped onions, and two tablespoons of bread crumbs.
- Combine the cream cheese, parsley, mustard, garlic powder, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Mix together the contents of both bowls into a single bowl.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least two hours. Overnight if possible.
3 Bowls for Coating
- Bowl #1: Put ½ cup of flour in a bowl.
- Bowl #2: Beat together the eggs and milk in a bowl.
- Bowl #3: Put the remaining flour in a bowl.
Making the Balls
- Roll the chilled mixture into balls approximately ¾ inch in size.
- Roll each ball in each bowl in the order above (Bowl 1, 2, 3). Place the balls on a plate.
- Return the breaded balls to the refrigerator until ready to fry.
Frying Option #1 - Oil Fryer
- Heat the peanut oil to 375℉ in an oil fryer.
- Working in small batches, place the balls into the fryer basket and fry until golden brown.
- Remove the balls from the fryer and place them on a cooling rack or paper towel to drain and cool to the touch.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and Enjoy!
Frying Option #2 - Air Fryer
- Heat the air fryer to 375℉.
- Place a small batch of balls in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 7-8 minutes.
- Shake the balls in the fryer basket and air fry for an additional 7-8 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and Enjoy!
Notes
Culinarian Tips, Tricks, and Suggestions:
The recipe should yield 50-70 balls. You can make larger balls if you prefer, but you must adjust the cooking time to accommodate the larger size.
This recipe also combines very well with ham as a substitute for corned beef.
To Freeze for later. Roll the sauerkraut balls. Complete the breading process and then place them in a freezer-safe container. We have found that placing the breaded balls on a paper plate and then putting the paper plate into a 1-gallon Ziploc freezer bag also works great. To cook, you must adjust the cooking time - BE CAREFUL if frying in oil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1- 3/4" Ball | Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg