Savory Boudin Balls
Crispy exterior with a creamy, spiced center, these Boudin Balls make for a perfect weeknight treat or party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked meat (pork shoulder, ground pork, chicken, turkey, or seafood)
- 1 cup medium or long grain rice, cooked and cooled
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1-2 tablespoons mayonnaise or mustard
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs or panko
- Salt, black pepper, and Cajun seasoning to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a skillet, sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper until soft.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in your chosen cooked meat and season with Cajun spices, salt, and pepper, cooking until done.
- Fold in the cooked rice and green onions, then let the mixture cool.
- Once cooled, mix in eggs and mayonnaise or mustard until it holds together.
- Roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls.
- Set up a dredge station with one bowl of seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Coat each ball in flour, then dip in egg, and roll in breadcrumbs.
- Chill the coated balls for 15 minutes to help them keep their shape.
- Heat oil to 350°F and fry the balls for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
- Serve with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
Chill the mixture before rolling for easier shaping. Taste the filling before rolling to adjust seasonings. Can be baked at 425°F for 16-20 minutes instead of frying.