Instructions: In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion till sausage is brown, breaking sausage into small pieces. Drain.

Drain sauerkrat, pressing out as much liquid as possible. In a large mixing bowl, combine sauerkraut, sausage mixture, the 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, cream cheese, parsley, mustard, garlic salt, and pepper. Cover and chill several hours or overnight.

Put flour in a shallow container, In another shallow container, beat eggs and water till combined. Put bread crumbs in a third container.

Using about 2 tablespoons for each, shape sauerkraut mixture into balls.

Roll balls in flour, then in egg mixture, then in bread crumbs. Fry a few at a time in deep hot fat (365 degrees) for about 2 minutes or until brown. Remove from fat with a slott ed spoon; drain on paper towels.

Transfer to a baking sheet with sides; keep warm in a 275 degree oven.

Makes 24 to 30 balls.

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