Sauerkraut Ball
📜 Collection: Dwayne Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Appetizers A festive and savory cheese ball featuring tangy sauerkraut, sharp cheddar, and pimentos. Perfect for parties and gatherings when chilled overnight.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | None | 6 hours | 10 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Serving platter
Ingredients
Ball Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cups | Sauerkraut | well drained |
| 2-3 cups | Grated cheddar cheese | grated |
| 2 Tbsp. | Green onion | chopped |
| 2 Tbsp. | Green pepper | chopped |
| 2 Tbsp. | Pimentos | chopped |
| 1 | Hard boiled egg | chopped |
| 1/2 cup | Bread crumbs | dry |
| 1/2 cup | Mayonnaise | standard |
| 1/2 tsp. | Salt | none |
| 1 Tbsp. | Sugar | granulated |
Spread & Garnish
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 8 oz. | Cream cheese | softened |
| 2 Tbsp. | Milk | none |
| As needed | Pimentos | for decoration |
| As needed | Green peppers | for decoration |
Instructions
Step 1: Mixing and Shaping
- Thoroughly mix all ball ingredients including the 2 cups sauerkraut, 2-3 cups grated cheddar cheese, 2 Tbsp. green onion, 2 Tbsp. green pepper, 2 Tbsp. pimentos, 1 hard boiled egg, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1 Tbsp. sugar together in a large bowl.
- Shape the combined mixture firmly into a large ball and place it on a serving platter.
Step 2: Coating and Chilling
- Whip together the 1 - 8 oz. cream cheese and 2 Tbsp. milk until smooth and spreadable.
- Spread the whipped cream cheese mixture evenly over the entire exterior of the sauerkraut ball.
- Decorate the outside with additional pimentos and green peppers, then refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours until firm and well-chilled.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and kept refrigerated until ready to serve.
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