Delicious and savory sauerkraut balls recipe

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

1. 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.
2. Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
3. Roll each ball in the bread crumbs, making sure they are coated evenly.
4. In a shallow dish, beat the eggs.
5. Dip each breaded ball into the beaten eggs, coating it well.
6. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
7. 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.
8. Remove the sauerkraut balls from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
9. Serve the sauerkraut balls warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

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