SAUERKRAUT HAM BALLS

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Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound fully cooked ground ham
1 (16-ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs, divided
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine ham, sauerkraut, onion and 2 tablespoons of the bread crumbs. In another bowl, combine cream cheese, parsley, mustard, garlic powder and pepper stir into sauerkraut mixture. Chill for at least 1 hour or overnight. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls coat with flour. In a small bowl, beat eggs and milk. Dip ham balls into the egg mixture, then roll in the remaining bread crumbs. Heat oil to 375° in a deep-fat fryer or electric skillet fry ham balls until golden brown. drain. Editor's Note: Recipe can be made into 3/4-in. balls and served as an appetizer.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997

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