Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 lb fully ham (ground cooked)
- 1/2 c all purpose flour
- 1/4 c milk
- 1/4 c onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tb prepared mustard
- 2 tb dry bread crumbs
- 2 tb parsley (chopped fresh)
- 1/4 ts garlic powder
- 1/8 ts pepper
- 1 package sauerkraut
- 1 package cream cheese
Oil for deep-frying In a large bowl, combine ham, sauerkraut, onion and 2 tb. 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 to overnight. Shape intp 3/4-in. balls; coat with flour. In a small bowl, beat eggs and milk. Dip ham balls into the mixture. Then roll in the remaining bread crumbs. Heat oil to 375 in a deep-fat fryer or electric skillet; fry ham balls until golden brown. Drain. Yield: 60 appetizers. Recipe can be made into larger balls and served as a main dish.