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Baked Boudin Balls Recipe

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 20–24 boudin balls 1x

Description

Golden brown, packed with spicy Cajun sausage and rice, and finished with a creamy dipping sauce—baked boudin balls offer all the rich Southern flavor of the traditional deep-fried version, but with a healthier twist. These crunchy bites are baked to perfection, giving you a crispy exterior that shatters slightly when you bite in, revealing a moist, savory filling that’s loaded with bold seasoning and smoky sausage.

Perfect as an appetizer, game-day snack, or party finger food, baked boudin balls are a comforting blend of tradition and modern cooking convenience. No greasy mess, no deep fryer needed—just oven-baked deliciousness with that same soul-satisfying flavor.

Ingredients

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For the Boudin Balls:

  • 1 pound boudin sausage (casings removed)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper (optional)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Breading:

  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Cooking spray or oil mist

For the Dipping Sauce (Optional):

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Remove the boudin sausage from its casings and place the meat in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add chopped green onions, parsley, bell pepper (if using), Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, beaten egg, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
  4. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined. The mixture should be moist but firm enough to shape.
  5. Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form the mixture into golf ball-sized rounds.
  6. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for about 15–20 minutes.
  7. Set up a dredging station: one bowl with flour, one bowl with beaten eggs, and one bowl with panko breadcrumbs mixed with paprika and cayenne.
  8. Roll each chilled boudin ball in flour, then dip in the egg wash, and finally coat in the seasoned panko.
  9. Place the breaded balls on a wire rack over a baking sheet (or directly on a parchment-lined sheet).
  10. Lightly spray each ball with cooking oil to help with browning.
  11. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
  12. While baking, whisk together the mayo, mustard, hot sauce, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper for the dipping sauce.
  13. Serve hot with dipping sauce.

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