Kraut Balls

18 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Ready In: 2 hr

“You don't have to like kraut to like these balls mixed with sausage and cream cheese. Great as a side dish or as a passed appetizer at parties.” - by KENDRAJEAN1

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork sausage
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 eggs, beaten
1 (8 ounce) package buttery round crackers, crushed

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

Brown sausage in a medium skillet over medium high heat, stirring to break apart. Drain, and place in a bowl. Stir in softened cream cheese, drained sauerkraut, and mustard until thoroughly combined. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place beaten eggs and crushed crackers in separate bowls. Roll sausage mixture into small balls and dip first into egg, then roll in cracker crumbs to coat. Arrange on a sheet pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, turning once for even browning. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
529 cal
26%

Fat
41.9 g
65%

Carbs
21.6 g
7%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Lux

Aug. 23, 2010

"Fantastic! I do have to agree with some of the other reviewers here that there is a bit too much moisture. Next time I will cut the amount of cream cheese. I am also going to add some sauteed onion, I..." See more think that would really add to the flavor of these."

Trisha

Jan. 31, 2008

"I made these for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year and they are a huge hit!! I found that refrigerating them overnight seemed to bring out the flavors more than just refrigerating for 1 hour. Thes..." See moree are excellent!! Try with a dip of equal parts mayo and dijon mustard!!"

Angelika

Aug. 3, 2009

"OH my goodness! I love sauerkraut, my b/f does not. This was probably the most original recipe I've found yet that utilizes sauerkraut, which I was trying to get rid of. These were too easy & fun to m..." See moreake! I had only 1/2 lb. sausage & was cooking for two, so I halved the recipe. [Using less cream cheese is TOTALLY OK!] I used half a pkg. of cream cheese and threw in a couple wedges of Wee Brie for extra creaminess. I didnt even freaking let the mix sit for an hour before rolling them into balls and baking them; my b/f RAVED and said they were soo-oo delicious. I served them alongside fresh sauteed grean beans and they made a great meal! This is SUCH a keeper, especially for a German sauerkraut loving girl like me!"

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