Wunsche Bros in Old Town Spring, TX - Sausage Sauerkraut Balls

[BJinTexas]

After seeing the post in T&T is was looking thru my recipes and found the above referenced recipe which I remember gettin from the Huston Croncile several years ago. I've been to the Wunsche Bros restaurant and remember it being delicious.

1 lb bulk sausage
1 1/2 c grated mild cheddar cheese
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1c sauerkraut, drained & squeezed dry
1 small onion, chopped
dry bread crumbs
beer batter

Beer Batter:
2c all purpose flour
1t baking powder
1T salt
1 1/2t garlic powder
1 1/2c beer

Mix sausage, cheese, eggs sauerkraut (try not to break strands) andonion. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls and roll in dry bread crumbs. Refrigerate until needed. Heat oil to 375 degrees in deep fat fryer. Dip sausage balls into beer batter and deep fry until goldenbrown. Serve with sour cream-chive dip.

For beer batter combine flour, baking powder, salt & garlic powder. Add beer and whisk until smooth. Cover & chill 30 minutes. Whisk again, then refrigerate until ready to use. Can be made 1 day ahead.

In the restaurant, the sausage balls are crumbled and scattered over a large mixed green salad.