sauerkraut sausage balls

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 1 pound spicy ground lamb sausage
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 (2 ounce) package dried beef, shredded
• 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and minced
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 quarts oil for frying
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 50 mins


• place spicy ground lamb sausage, onion and dried beef in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until sausage is evenly brown and onions are soft, about 10 minutes. drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• mix sauerkraut, prepared mustard, parsley, cream cheese and garlic salt with the sausage mixture. cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 2 hours.
• heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place flour in a small bowl. blend milk and egg together in another small bowl. place seasoned bread crumbs in a medium bowl.
• roll the chilled sausage mixture into 1 inch balls. dredge sausage balls one at a time in flour, the egg and milk mixture and the bread crumbs.
• in small batches deep fry sausage balls in the preheated oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes. drain on paper towels and serve warm, or freeze for later use.