Sauerkaut ham balls

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsCooked ham -- ground
1canSauerkraut -- 16 oz
Drained and chopped
¾cupBread crumbs -- plus 2 T.
Divided
1packCream cheese -- softened 3
Oz
2tablespoonsChopped parsley -- fresh
1tablespoonMustard -- prepared
¼teaspoonGarlic powder
teaspoonPepper
½cupAll-purpose flour
2eachesEggs
¼cupMilk
Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

In a large bowl, combine ham, sauerkraut, onion and 2 tablespoons of the bread crumbs. In another bowl, combine cream cheese, parsley, mustard, garlic powder and pepper; stir into sauerkraut mixture.

Chill for at least 1 hour or overnight. Shape into ¾ inch balls.

coat with flour. In a small bowl, beat eggs and milk. Dip ham balls into the egg mixture then roll in the remaining bread crumbs. Heat oil to 375 deg. in a deep-fat fryer or electric skillet; fry ham balls until golden brown. Drain. Yield; 6 servings. Editor's Note: Receipt can be made into small balls and served as a appetizers Recipe By : Taste Of Home