German Sauerkraut And Potato Balls Recipe

Name: German Sauerkraut And Potato Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 small onion, minced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and squeezed dry; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon caraway seed; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup breadcrumbs; additional egg; additional flour; additional breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 small onion, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and squeezed dry
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon caraway seed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
additional egg
additional flour
additional breadcrumbs

1
Place potatoes in a medium sized saucepan and cover with water; salt lightly.
2
Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until fork-tender; drain.
3
Place potatoes in a large bowl and mash; then allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
4
Stir onions, drained sauerkraut, egg, salt, pepper, caraway, flour, and breadcrumbs into potatoes, forming a thick mixture.
5
Pour some flour in a small bowl; do likewise to some bread crumbs.
6
Beat 2 eggs in a small bowl also, set aside (Add more egg later if necessary).
7
Heat deep fryer or oil (several inches deep in a frying skillet) to a temperature of 350 degrees.
8
Take heaping tablespoonfuls of the potato mixture and roll in flour.
9
Then coat with egg, then roll in bread crumbs.
10
Do the same with several others.
11
Fry balls (which should be the size of large meatballs) in small batches for 2-4 minutes or until golden brown.
12
Drain on paper toweling, and serve hot.
13
Makes 25 extra-large balls, or enough to serve about 6 people.

188

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced, 1 small onion, minced, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and squeezed dry, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, German Sauerkraut And Potato Balls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

German Sauerkraut And Potato Balls

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