Rathskeller Appetizer Sampler (for 2-4) Recipe
A chance to try our tasty deep fried appetizers on one platter! 3 chicken cordon bleu fingers, 3 cajun chicken poppers, 4 brat ‘n kraut balls, and 2 jalapeño corn bread hush puppies served with an array of sauces.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Fingers
Cajun Chicken Poppers
Brat ‘n Kraut Balls
Jalapeño Cornbread Hush Puppies
Sauces
Method
Chicken Cordon Bleu Fingers
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Place a slice of ham and Swiss cheese between two slices of chicken breast. Secure with toothpicks.
- 2
Coat the Chicken
Dredge each piece in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
Heat oil in a deep frying pan and fry the chicken fingers until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Cajun Chicken Poppers
- 4
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, combine ground chicken, cream cheese, cajun seasoning, and diced jalapeño.
- 5
Form Balls
Roll into small balls, then coat with flour, dip in beaten egg, and roll in breadcrumbs.
- 6
Fry the Poppers
Heat oil in a deep frying pan and fry the poppers until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Brat ‘n Kraut Balls
- 7
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, combine cooked bratwurst, sauerkraut, and mashed potato.
- 8
Form Balls
Shape into balls, then coat with flour, dip in beaten egg, and roll in breadcrumbs.
- 9
Fry the Balls
Heat oil in a deep frying pan and fry the brat balls until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Jalapeño Cornbread Hush Puppies
- 10
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- 11
- 12
Combine and Fry
Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined, drop spoonfuls into hot oil, and fry until golden.

