Sauerkraut balls are a delectable appetizer or side dish that combines the tangy flavor of fermented cabbage with the savory goodness of ground meat, rice, and a blend of herbs and spices. These bite-sized balls are not only delicious but also versatile, as they can be baked, fried, or even cooked in a slow cooker. In this article, we'll present three irresistible sauerkraut ball recipes that cater to different cooking preferences and dietary needs. Whether you're a fan of classic baked sauerkraut balls, prefer the crispy texture of pan-fried balls, or are seeking a healthier slow-cooker option, we've got you covered. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these delightful sauerkraut ball recipes that are sure to become a hit at your next gathering or family meal.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SAUERKRAUT BALLS (FRIED OR BAKED, WITH BRATWURST OR VEGETARIAN)
Crispy, golden brown breading encases sauerkraut and cooked bratwurst bound with cream cheese. Sauerkraut balls are a delicious all-in-one appetizer that partner great with beer.
Provided by CraftBeering
Categories Beer Garden Menu
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a skillet over medium heat brown the bratwurst while breaking it up with a wooden spatula or spoon.* Add the diced onion, mix it in and let soften. Once the bratwurst is fully cooked let the mixture cool down.
- In a mixing bowl add the drained sauerkraut, breadcrumbs, parsley, cream cheese, salt and pepper, garlic powder and cooled off bratwurst and onion mixture.
- Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated and form into golf-sized balls. Arrange them on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 min to let them firm up.
- Prepare a breading set up - one bowl with flour, one bowl with the beaten eggs + beer (sub water/milk), one bowl with breadcrumbs.
- Over medium-high in a deep frying pan heat enough cooking oil to fully submerge the balls to 350 F.
- Bread the chilled sauerkraut balls (coat with flour, then egg wash, then roll in bread crumbs).
- Fry a few at a time until golden brown and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
- Heat oven to 375 F.
- Bread the chilled sauerkraut balls (coat with flour, then egg wash, then roll in bread crumbs), arrange on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 38 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 7 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 4, Sodium 470 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat
SAUERKRAUT BALLS BAKED
I wanted to find a different way of making the balls so I gave it a try in the oven.You do not need to use all the crumbs, if you have some left over,give them to the birds. For those of you whom would rather bake than deep fry, give these a try.
Provided by Timothy H.
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook sausage in a skillet,drain and remove. Brown onion and garlic until lightly golden.Set aside and let cool.
- In a separate bowl, mix sauerkraut and cream cheese at room tempture. Then add the parsley,mustard and pepper mixing well.After cooling add the sausage,onion and garlic to the kraut mixture.Let the mixture set over night,the longer the better.
- In a shallow bowl beat eggs and milk together.In a bowl next to the milk and egg bath.
- Mix the bread crumbs and flour together in a food processor or blender to get them very fine.
- Roll the kraut mixture into 1 inch balls. Dredge in the egg and milk bath, then roll in the bread crumbs.
- Bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes uncovered or until lightly browned. Bake Uncovered.This will make 50 large and 100 small balls.
MARY BETH'S SAUERKRAUT BALLS
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Categories appetizer
Time 1h50m
Yield about 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Using a food ricer, rice the potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add the sauerkraut, ham, egg yolks, 1/4 cup of mustard and chopped green onions. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into small balls, about a tablespoon each. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the fryer. Season the flour, egg wash, and bread crumbs, with salt and pepper. Roll each sauerkraut ball in the flour, coating completely. Dip each in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off. Finally roll each in the bread crumbs. Fry the sauerkraut balls in batches until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the fryer and drain on paper towels. Season with salt.
- In small mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of the mustard and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Serve the sauerkraut balls on a large platter with the mustard dipping sauce. Garnish with parsley.
SCRUMPTIOUS SAUERKRAUT BALLS
The perfect party finger food. These are the most scrumptious sauerkraut balls you will ever taste!
Provided by Marie Velez-Kirk
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork
Time 2h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 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.
- 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, and mix into sauerkraut mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 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 remaining bread crumbs.
- Deep fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 48.1 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 785.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
SAUERKRAUT BALLS
This recipe makes about 75 tangy and delicious fried sauerkraut balls.
Provided by NC State Trooper
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork
Time 4h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in ham, corned beef and garlic. Cook mixture, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Stir in 6 tablespoons flour and cook mixture over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
- Stir in sauerkraut, parsley, and broth; cook for 3 minutes or until thickened and paste-like. Spread mixture on a platter and chill for at least 3 hours.
- Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a bowl, whisk together the egg, milk and 2 1/2 cups flour. Shape the sauerkraut mixture by level teaspoons in to balls, dip them into the egg mixture and roll them in the bread crumbs.
- Fry balls in batches for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 412.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
EASY SAUERKRAUT AND SAUSAGE BALLS
This is a family recipe that is a 'must' for New Year's Eve!
Provided by Brenda Zerbe St Thomas
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top of the aluminum foil.
- Place sauerkraut in a colander in the sink and press all the liquid out using the back of a large spoon. Flake sauerkraut into a large bowl and add sausage; mix well. Form sausage mixture into quarter-size balls and arrange on the rack on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and browned, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 775.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
GRANDMA'S SAUERKRAUT BALLS
This is a family recipe that's been made for family gatherings since I was a kid. They're delicious, and usually go in the first five minutes of a party, causing dinner to be delayed because everyone is full. The great thing is that they can be made ahead of time and frozen, then reheated as needed.
Provided by Daniel Holloway
Time 2h
Yield 50
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and sausage and onion in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
- Transfer to a large bowl and add sauerkraut, cream cheese, parsley, mustard, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill for about 1 hour.
- Place flour in a shallow dish. Whisk milk and eggs together in a separate dish. Place bread crumbs in a third dish.
- Remove sauerkraut and sausage mixture from the refrigerator and roll into 3/4 inch balls. Roll balls in flour, then in milk-egg mixture, then in bread crumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Deep fry in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 385 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
SAUERKRAUT BALLS
This is a wonderful appetizer that my mother used to make. Even if you are not a lover of sauerkraut you will enjoy these tasty appetizers
Provided by lorelei1959
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook sausage and onion until meat is brown.
- Drain.
- Add sauerkraut and 2 T bread crumbs to the mixture.
- Combine cream cheese,parsley, mustard, garlic salt and pepper.
- Add to sauerkraut mixture.
- Chill one hour.
- Form into small balls and coat with flour.
- Dip in egg-milk mixture and roll in bread crumbs.
- Fry in deep fat until brown (can be frozen at this point) -- OR -- bake in a 375 degree oven for 15-20 minutes SERVE HOT.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.5, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 101, Sodium 1055, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.5, Protein 12.1
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to shred the cabbage finely. This will help the sauerkraut balls hold together better.
- Squeeze the sauerkraut well to remove as much liquid as possible. This will also help the sauerkraut balls hold together better.
- Be sure to mix the sauerkraut with the other ingredients thoroughly. This will ensure that the sauerkraut balls are evenly flavored.
- Form the sauerkraut balls into small, tight balls. This will help them cook evenly.
- Bake the sauerkraut balls at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will help them get crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Serve the sauerkraut balls warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Sauerkraut balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With their unique flavor and crispy texture, sauerkraut balls are sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you are looking for something different to serve, give sauerkraut balls a try. You won't be disappointed!
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