Introducing a delectable delight that’ll elevate your spread to new heights: the Sauerkraut Cheese Ball! Bursting with flavors that dance on your palate, this recipe promises a symphony of tastes that’ll leave your guests craving for more. 🧀🥬
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 2 large balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sauerkraut
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions:
1. Mix and Blend:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sauerkraut, cheddar cheese, finely chopped onion, green pepper, hard-boiled eggs, crushed crackers, and sugar. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed, allowing the flavors to mingle and meld together in harmony.
2. Bind with Creaminess:
- Gently fold in the mayonnaise to moisten the mixture, ensuring that every ingredient is coated with a creamy richness that will bind the flavors together. The mayonnaise adds a luscious texture and a subtle tang that perfectly complements the sharpness of the cheese and the zing of the sauerkraut.
3. Shape and Coat:
- With clean hands, shape the mixture into two large balls, rolling them between your palms until they are perfectly round and evenly formed. Then, prepare a bed of chopped walnuts on a flat surface. Roll the cheese balls in the chopped walnuts, ensuring that they are coated generously, imparting a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to every bite.
4. Chill and Serve:
- Transfer the cheese balls onto a plate or platter, cover them with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow them to firm up and for the flavors to intensify. Once chilled and perfectly set, serve the Sauerkraut Cheese Balls alongside an assortment of crackers, breadsticks, or fresh vegetable crudites, allowing your guests to indulge in the irresistible combination of flavors and textures.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 2000.3
- Fat: 158.4g
- Saturated Fat: 77.6g
- Cholesterol: 544.3mg
- Sodium: 3954.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 47.9g
- Fiber: 12.7g
- Sugar: 17.4g
- Protein: 104.7g
With its unique blend of tangy sauerkraut, sharp cheddar cheese, and crunchy walnuts, this Sauerkraut Cheese Ball is sure to become a star attraction at your gatherings, enticing everyone to come back for seconds and thirds. So, whip up a batch today and get ready to impress your guests with this irresistible party pleaser! 🎉
