SAUERKRAUT MEATBALLS

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This zesty recipe is a great way to pep up a party! The hot pork sausage and sauerkraut make terrific-tasting meatballs, and the mustard dipping sauce is a nice complement. -Christine Batts, Murray, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed, drained and finely chopped
2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
Oil for deep-fat frying
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Stir in sauerkraut and 2 tablespoons bread crumbs; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, parsley, mustard, garlic salt and pepper; stir into sauerkraut mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. , Shape into 3/4-in. balls; roll in flour. In a small bowl, beat eggs and milk. Dip meatballs into egg mixture, then roll in remaining bread crumbs. In an electric skillet, heat 2 in. of oil to 375°. Fry meatballs until golden brown; drain. Combine mayonnaise and mustard; serve with meatballs. Refrigerate leftovers.

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