SAUERKRAUT BALLS

Looking for a new appetizer to try? These Sauerkraut Balls are delicious and will be enjoyed by everyone! Made using Silver Fleece Sauerkraut, sausage, and Dijon mustard, this appetizer will have even your anti-kraut friends asking for more!

Product Image of our 14 oz Silver Fleece Sauerkraut Can

Made with Sauerkraut

Creating the perfect kraut is a work of art and we have been sharing this masterpiece with the world for over 100 years! With our locally grown cabbage, water, and salt, this 4-ingredient Silver Fleece Sauerkraut is all you need to liven up your next cookout.

Recipe Image of our Sauerkraut Balls
Recipe Image of our Sauerkraut Balls

SAUERKRAUT BALLS

Looking for a new appetizer to try? These Sauerkraut Balls are delicious and will be enjoyed by everyone! Made using Silver Fleece Sauerkraut, sausage, and Dijon mustard, this appetizer will have even your anti-kraut friends asking for more!

Made with Sauerkraut

Creating the perfect kraut is a work of art and we have been sharing this masterpiece with the world for over 100 years! With our locally grown cabbage, water, and salt, this 4-ingredient Silver Fleece Sauerkraut is all you need to liven up your next cookout.

Product Image of our 14 oz Silver Fleece Sauerkraut Can

SAUERKRAUT BALLS

Looking for a new appetizer to try? These Sauerkraut Balls are delicious and will be enjoyed by everyone! Made using Silver Fleece Sauerkraut, sausage, and Dijon mustard, this appetizer will have even your anti-kraut friends asking for more!

Recipe Image of our Sauerkraut Balls
Product Image of our 14 oz Silver Fleece Sauerkraut Can

Made with Sauerkraut

Creating the perfect kraut is a work of art and we have been sharing this masterpiece with the world for over 100 years! With our locally grown cabbage, water, and salt, this 4-ingredient Silver Fleece Sauerkraut is all you need to liven up your next cookout.

Recipe Image of our Sauerkraut Balls

Sauerkraut Balls

Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
TYPE OF DISH: Appetizer, Snack
COOKING METHOD: Oven, Stove Top
Looking for a new appetizer to try? These Sauerkraut Balls are delicious and will be enjoyed by everyone! Made using Silver Fleece Sauerkraut, sausage, and Dijon mustard. This appetizer will have all your friends asking for more!
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (14 oz.) can Silver Fleece Sauerkraut, drained, rinsed, patted dry, and roughly chopped
  • 1 lb. Sausage , ground
  • 4 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 1/2 Cups Milk
  • 1 Cup Flour
  • 2 Cups Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 2 1/2 Cups Vegetable Oil, for frying option

Instructions:

IF BAKING:

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • In a medium skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain grease and set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine Silver Fleece Sauerkraut, cooked sausage, cream cheese, and dijon mustard. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove from fridge and form into golf-sized balls.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Place flour into a separate bowl. Roll balls in flour, followed by egg mixture, and then into breadcrumbs. Place on baking sheet.
  • Cook for 15-20 minutes in preheated oven.

IF FRYING:

  • In a medium skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain grease and set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine Silver Fleece Sauerkraut, cooked sausage, cream cheese, and dijon mustard. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove from fridge and form into golf-sized balls.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Place flour into a separate bowl. Roll balls in flour, followed by egg mixture, and then into breadcrumbs. Place on baking sheet.
  • Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan until temperature reaches 350 F. Carefully add balls to hot oil in small batches and cook until fried, about 3-5 minutes.

Chef's Tip:

Serve with our Veggie Dip recipe!

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