Grandma's Sauerkraut Balls

1 . Stage

Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and sausage and onion in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

2 . Stage

Transfer to a large bowl and add sauerkraut, cream cheese, parsley, mustard, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill for about 1 hour.

3 . Stage

Place flour in a shallow dish. Whisk milk and eggs together in a separate dish. Place bread crumbs in a third dish.

4 . Stage

Remove sauerkraut and sausage mixture from the refrigerator and roll into 3/4 inch balls. Roll balls in flour, then in milk-egg mixture, then in bread crumbs.

5 . Stage

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

6 . Stage

Deep fry in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.