These sauerkraut balls are a fantastic appetizer or party snack. They have a crispy exterior and a savory filling made with sauerkraut, cream cheese, and spices. Serve them with a dipping sauce of your choice for a crowd-pleasing treat. This recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and makes approximately 20 sauerkraut balls.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained and finely chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sauerkraut, cream cheese, bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll each ball in the bread crumbs, making sure they are coated evenly.
- In a shallow dish, beat the eggs.
- Dip each breaded ball into the beaten eggs, coating it well.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Fry the sauerkraut balls in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, turning them occasionally to ensure even cooking. This should take about 5-7 minutes per batch.
- Remove the sauerkraut balls from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the sauerkraut balls warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
