Bavarian Sauerkraut Balls (Bayrische Sauerkrautbällchen)
Bayrische Sauerkrautbällchen, or Bavarian Sauerkraut Balls, are a delicious and traditional dish from Bavarian cuisine. These crispy and flavorful sauerkraut balls are perfect as a snack or appetizer, especially when served with a side of mustard or a creamy dip.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sauerkraut, drained and finely chopped
- 1 cup cooked and mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll each ball in flour, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry the sauerkraut balls in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Remove the fried sauerkraut balls from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the Bayrische Sauerkrautbällchen hot with your favorite dipping sauce or mustard.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Large bowl Skillet Paper towels
Tools
Cutting board Knife Mixing spoon Tongs
Serving suggestions
Serve the Bayrische Sauerkrautbällchen with a side of sweet mustard or a tangy dipping sauce. They pair well with a cold beer or a glass of white wine.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of caraway seeds or chopped parsley to the sauerkraut mixture before shaping the balls.
Cost
$10