Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb pork sausage
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drain and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
  • 8 ounces neufchatel cheese or 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup prepared mustard
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 cup fine breadcrumbs
  • vegetable oil

Method

  • Combine sausage and onion in a large pan; cook until sausage is browned, stirring for it to crumble- drain well.
  • Stir in sauerkraut and 2 tbsp breadcrumbs.
  • Combine 8 ounces cheese, parsley, 1 tsp mustard, garlic powder and pepper in a large bowl; add sausage mixture, stirring well.
  • Cover and let stand for 2 hours.
  • Combine mayonnaise and 1/4 cup mustard; set aside.
  • Combine eggs and milk in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Shape sausage mixture into 3/4" balls; roll in flour.
  • Dip each ball in reserved egg mixture; roll balls in breadcrumbs.
  • Pour oil to a depth of 2" into a deep skillet; heat to 375F degrees.
  • Fry, a few at a time, for 2 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towel.
  • Serve with mayonnaise mixture.