*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           SAUERKRAUT HAM BALLS

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Main Dish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Ground fully cooked ham
   1       cn           Sauerkraut, drained and
                        -chopped (16 oz.)
     1/4   c            Finely chopped onion
     3/4   c            Plus 2 tb. dry bread crumbs,
                        - divided
   1       pk           Cream cheese (3-oz.),
                        - softened
   2       tb           Chopped fresh parsley
   1       tb           Prepared mustard
     1/4   ts           Garlic powder
     1/8   ts           Pepper
     1/2   c            All-purpose flour
   2                    Eggs
     1/4   c            Milk
                        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.
 


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