Best Sauerkraut Ham Balls Recipes

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SAUERKRAUT HAM BALLS



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Cooking is something I've always enjoyed...particularly when I'm doing it for people who enjoy eating! This dish is such a family favorite that I'll buy a ham sometimes just so I can make. I'm a city bus driver who likes to swap recipes with passengers. My husband and I have two sons, 20 and 18.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground fully cooked ham
1 jar (16 ounces) sauerkraut, drained and chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons minced 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 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the ham, sauerkraut, onion and 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. In another bowl, combine the cream cheese, parsley, mustard, garlic powder and pepper; stir into sauerkraut mixture. Chill for 1 hour or overnight. , Shape into 3/4-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. , In a deep-fat fryer or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry ham balls until golden brown; drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts :

SAUERKRAUT HAM BALLS



Sauerkraut Ham Balls image

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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