Description
These crispy fried boudin balls are the perfect Southern snack—golden, crunchy on the outside, and bursting with savory rice and meat inside. Easy to make and even easier to love.
Ingredients
- Boudin Sausage: 1 pound, removed from casing and crumbled
- Cream Cheese: 4 ounces, softened
- Green Onions: ¼ cup, finely sliced
- All-Purpose Flour: ½ cup
- Eggs: 2, beaten
- Breadcrumbs (Panko or regular): 1½ cups
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Vegetable Oil: For frying
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix boudin, cream cheese, and green onions until fully blended.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Set up three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Assemble the Dish: Scoop mixture into tablespoon-sized balls, roll in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. Double coat if desired.
- Cook to Perfection: Fry balls in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden brown. Avoid overcrowding.
- Finishing Touches: Drain on a wire rack and sprinkle with salt while hot.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Chill mixture before forming balls for best results.
- Use a wire rack instead of paper towels to keep them crispy.
- Double coating adds extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg