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Deep fried sauerkraut balls
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5 from 7 votes

Sauerkraut Balls

Crunchy deep fried crust, soft pillowy mashed potatoes, tangy sauerkraut, all rolled together in one scrumptious little ball, literally. These things are fairly quick and easy to prepare and great for anyone who is a novice at frying foods.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time19 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: German
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 254kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
  • 15 ounce canned sauerkraut (drained and squeezed dry)
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon caraway seeds
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • cup breadcrumbs

Batter

  • 3 eggs beaten
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

Frying

  • Cooking Oil for frying

Instructions

  • Boil the potatoes in lightly salted water until tender and then remove them from the water and mash them in a bowl.
  • Let potatoes cool slightly so they are easier to handle.
  • Combine sauerkraut, seasonings, egg, flour, and breadcrumbs with the potatoes in a large bowl.
  • Shape sauerkraut mixture into bite-sized balls by rolling them between the palms of your hands. You are aiming for small balls around one inch in size.
  • Coat the balls with batter by dredging each ball in flour, then beaten egg, and finally breadcrumbs, shaking off the excess after each dredge.
  • Add a couple inches of oil to a large skillet and heat to 350 degrees.
  • Fry for about 4 minutes or until golden brown, working in batches if needed.
  • Remove from the hot oil with a slotted spoon and let excess oil drain on paper towels before serving.
  • Serve with Russian dressing for dipping.

Notes

These can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat them in a 300 degree oven until warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 665mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 4mg