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Boudin Balls

Tailgate royalty. Take good local boudin, roll it, bread it, fry it, and watch them disappear before the second quarter.

30 min · Makes ~20

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs fresh boudin, casings removed
  • 1 cup flour · 2 eggs, beaten · 2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
  • Oil for frying
  • Creole mustard or remoulade for dipping

Method

  1. 1

    Roll the boudin into golf-ball-sized rounds.

  2. 2

    Dredge each: flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    Fry at 350°F until deep golden, 3–4 minutes. Drain on a rack.

  4. 4

    Serve hot with Creole mustard. Make a double batch — trust us.

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