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Close up of boudin balls with a hint of the mustard cream sauce peeking in, sprinkled with green onions on top.
4.55 from 11 votes

Boudin Balls

Boudin Balls are a delicious snack from South Louisiana where balls of Boudin Sausage meat are rolled up then coated in breadcrumbs and fried. A treat that tastes great dipped in a Remoulade Sauce, or a Cajun Mustard Cream Sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Additional Time1 minute
Total Time31 minutes
Servings: 30
Cuisine: Southern Food
Author: Melanie Cagle

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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Boudin Sausage Links
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • ½ Cup Buttermilk
  • 1 Tablespoon Creole Seasoning
  • 2 Cups Breadcrumbs plain
  • 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  • Remove casing from Boudin Sausage links with kitchen shears.
  • Roll Boudin Sausage meat into 1-½" Balls, then refrigerate for 1 hour or more.
  • Beat eggs in a medium sized bowl.
  • Add the buttermilk to the eggs and mix together.
  • In another medium sized bowl mix the seasonings with the breadcrumbs.
  • Set up your dredging stations, with the flour in a bowl first, then the egg/buttermilk mix and last the breadcrumb mix.
  • Remove the boudin balls from the refrigerator and coat each one in the flour first, then into the egg/buttermilk mix and last the breadcrumbs.
  • Heat frying oil to 350°F (at least 2" deep) and fry until golden (about 3-4 minutes). Serve right away with a dip.

Notes

Depending on the brand of Louisiana Boudin Sausage that you buy, some are more dry/wet than others. Our favorite boudin is on the dryer side so I sprinkle the sausage meat with a little water to get the mixture to stick together well. If your chosen boudin sausage is too wet try to squeeze the fluid out while rolling. Use the best boudin you can find that you enjoy for these Cajun Appetizers.
I've also heard these called Dirty Rice Balls, although I don't feel that's quite right.
For a great homemade Boudin Sausage Recipe, click here.
Putting the Boudin Balls into the refrigerator (or freezer) will ensure it doesn't fall apart before you coat and fry them.
Some people use a food processor to get the rice mixture to the texture they're looking for.
Make sure you have damp hands when pressing the boudin balls together, it'll help prevent sticking.
For another Classic Cajun recipe, try this Pastalaya dish, it's the best thing you ever tasted.

Nutrition

Serving: 3g | Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 862mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
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