Sauerkraut Balls Recipe

Name: Sauerkraut Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons Butter; unsalted; 4 cups Cream Cheese; softened; 3 Eggs; medium; 1.5 quarts Oil; Canola/Vegetable; 1 cup Onion; chopped fine; 1 clove Garlic; fresh, chopped fine; 2 tablespoons Parsley; fresh; 1.5 cups Beef Broth; 4 cups Corned Beef; lean, finely chopped; 1 quart Sauerkraut; drained, minced; 4 cups Flour; all-purpose; 6 cups Bread Crumbs; dry, ground fine; 1/4 cup Horseradish; prepared

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons Butter; unsalted
4 cups Cream Cheese; softened
3 Eggs; medium
1.5 quarts Oil; Canola/Vegetable
1 cup Onion; chopped fine
1 clove Garlic; fresh, chopped fine
2 tablespoons Parsley; fresh
1.5 cups Beef Broth
4 cups Corned Beef; lean, finely chopped
1 quart Sauerkraut; drained, minced
4 cups Flour; all-purpose
6 cups Bread Crumbs; dry, ground fine
1/4 cup Horseradish; prepared

1
In large skillet, melt butter / med-low. Add onion, cook until softened. Add corned beef and garlic. Cook mixture together for 2-3 minutes.
2
Stir in 8-10 Tbl of flour. Stir thoroughly on moderate heat 3-4 minutes.
3
Add Sauerkraut, Parsley, Broth; cook/stir until mixture thickens and is pasty.
4
Spread mixture on cooking sheet and refrigerate minimum of 4 hrs or overnight.
5
Heat oil in deep-fryer, high-sided skillet or wok to 375 degrees.
6
Whisk together: eggs; cream cheese (softened); prepared horseradish; flour.
7
Remove mixture from refrigerator. Form into round balls sized as rounded teaspoon. Dip into egg mixture and roll through bread crumbs.
8
Fry in batches until golden brown (2-3 minutes). Remove and drain.
9
Serve warm.

2480

kcal

Calories

186

Fat

109

Carbs

101

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons Butter; unsalted, 4 cups Cream Cheese; softened, 3 Eggs; medium, 1.5 quarts Oil; Canola/Vegetable, and more.

Yes, Sauerkraut Balls falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sauerkraut Balls

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