Sauerkraut Ham Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground fully cooked ham
1 (16 oz.) can sauerkraut, drained and chopped
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
3/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. dry bread crumbs, divided
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. prepared mustard
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 to 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1/4 c. milk
oil (for deep fat frying)

Preparation

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 3/4-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\u00b0 in a deep fat fryer or electric skillet; fry ham balls until golden brown.
Drain. Yield:
60 appetizers.