Hey Hey Sauerkraut Balls

"Found online; posted by Hey Hey Bar and Grill, German Village in Columbus, Ohio. Posting for ZWT6 (Germany) Prep/cooing time does not include time needed to chill the sausage mixture."
 
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Ready In:
55mins
Ingredients:
14
Serves:
8-10
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ingredients

  • 12 lb sausage, bulk
  • 14 cup onion (chopped)
  • 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut
  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (fine, dry)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons parsley (finely snipped)
  • 1 tablespoon sweet-hot mustard
  • 1 dash garlic salt
  • 1 dash pepper
  • 13 - 12 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 13 - 12 cup fine dry breadcrumb
  • cooking oil, for deep fat frying
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directions

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion until sausage is brown, breaking sausage into small pieces; drain fat.
  • Drain sauerkrat, pressing out as much liquid as possible.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine sauerkraut, sausage mixture, the 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, cream cheese, parsley, mustard, garlic salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and chill several hours or overnight.
  • Put flour in a shallow container.
  • In another shallow container, beat eggs and water until combined.
  • Put bread crumbs in a third container.
  • Using about 2 tablespoons for each, shape sauerkraut mixture into balls Roll balls in flour, then in egg mixture, then in bread crumbs.
  • Fry a few at a time in deep hot fat (365 degrees) for about 2 minutes or until brown.
  • Remove from fat with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet with sides; keep warm in a 275 degree oven Makes 24 to 30 balls.

Questions & Replies

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  2. Any suggestions on how to serve...besides. just a plate? ....answer asap
     
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Reviews

  1. Thanks Hey Hey! I have tried those wonderful sauerkraut balls at the eponymous bar many years ago and have very fond memories. I was a little worried the recipe wouldn't be
     
  2. This is one of my most requested recipes. I chop the sauerkraut in the food processor which helps keep the meatballs from falling apart due to the stingy nature of sauerkraut. I use Bob Evans bulk maple sausage and I serve these with homemade thousand island dressing.
     
  3. I made these for DH...so I cut the recipe in half...he loved the flavor but wasn't pleased with the texture...I think he thought they would be more firm...like meatballs...but he did enjoy his dinner I served them with a side of mustard and potato pancakes with applesauce...thanks for posting! :)
     
  4. I can't believe no body has rated this yet. I've been making this recipe for years! It is the most requested appetizer I make. Everybody seems to shy away from sauerkraut but you've got to taste these! I first had these at the Oak Park Grill in Mansfield in the 80's (where I'm from). Make sure you rinse, drain & chop the sauerkraut finely.don't add salt (salty enough). I was surprised to see them here on recipezaar but glad. Now these wonderful sauerkraut balls can find a home. Thanx for posting Azparzych. (When were you in Mansfield)? lol
     
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