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CHEETOS® FLAMIN' HOT® Boudin Balls

Prep Time:

45 min

Cook Time:

3 hr

Total Time:

3 hr 45 min

Servings:

12

Like a sausage ball, this CHEETOS® version of the New Orleans classic is a spicy mix of braised pork, rice and cheese — and lots of FLAMIN' HOT® flavor.

Ingredients

Boudin:

Boudin Balls:

Rémoulade Sauce:

Instructions

Step 1
Boudin: In a Dutch oven set over medium heat, heat oil. Cook carrot, celery, onion, and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened. Add broth and bring to a boil. Stir in Cajun seasoning. Stir in pork. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until pork is very tender and can be pulled apart with a fork. Reserving cooking liquid for rice, strain solids. Let pork and vegetable mixture cool completely; using 2 forks, shred pork.

Step 2
Transfer 2 cups reserved cooking liquid to Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. Let stand covered for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.

Step 3
Boudin Balls: In a food processor, process CHEETOS® Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT® Cheese Flavored Snacks until finely crushed. Transfer to bowl.

Step 4
Into food processor, transfer half the pork, half the rice and half the cream cheese; pulse until combined. Transfer to large bowl. Repeat process with remaining pork, remaining rice and remaining cream cheese; transfer to the large bowl. Stir in 2 cups finely crushed CHEETOS®, cheddar, green onions and parsley.

Step 5
Using 1/3-cup measuring cup or scoop, scoop boudin mixture into balls. Arrange on parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour or until mixture well chilled.

Step 6
Transfer flour to shallow dish. In another shallow dish, whisk egg.

Step 7
Dredge boudin balls in flour, dip in egg and then roll in remaining crushed CHEETOS®.

Step 8
Heat large high-sided skillet filled with 2 inches of oil over medium-heat until shimmering or instant-read thermometer registers 350ºF. Working in batches, using slotted spoon, carefully transfer breaded boudin balls to hot oil. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and heated through. Using slotted spoon, transfer boudin balls to paper towel–lined tray.

Step 9
Rémoulade: In small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, pickle, horseradish sauce, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper until combined.

Step 10
Serve boudin balls with rémoulade.

Tips & Tricks

Alternatively, make bite-size boudin balls and serve as a party appetizer.